Our client in the logistics and transport industry is looking to employ a Payroll and Driver Performance Controller to join their team based in Pinetown KwaZulu - Natal.

Purpose of this role:

To manage and control driver payroll and earnings, ensuring all payments are accurate, performance-based, compliant with Bargaining Council regulations, and aligned to actual operational output.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years experience in Payroll (high volume) and/or Data control / reconciliation
• Experience in Logistics or transport industry, Km-based driver payroll and Bargaining Council environments
• Strong skills in Excel and Data analysis
• Strong understanding of Payroll systems and Compliance processes

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Driver Payroll and Earnings Control

• Process payroll for 350–400 drivers

Apply:

• Bargaining Council rates
• Per kilometre incentives
• Performance-based incentives

Ensure:

• Accurate calculation of all earnings
• Timely and error-free payroll processing

Performance Verification and Control

Verify all km-based earnings against:

• Trip sheets/ Tracking records
• Delivery records in TACMe
• Operational data from Team Leaders

Ensure:

• All criteria for incentives are met

Prevent:

• Overpayment
• Incorrect claims

Leave and Work Cycle Control

Enforce and ensure:

• 5 days off for every 25 days worked
• All annual leave is taken as required

Control and monitor:

• Leave balances
• Absenteeism
• Leave compliance

IOD and Leave Management

Track and manage:

• IOD (Injury on Duty) cases
• All other forms of leave

Ensure:

• Proper documentation
• Correct payroll impact

Deductions and Loss Recovery

Process approved deductions for:

• Damages
• Futile trips
• Operational mistakes

Ensure:

• All deductions are approved by HR
• Proper documentation is in place

Exception Management (Critical)

Investigate:

• Irregular payments
• Unusual km patterns
• Abnormal earnings trends

Identify:

• Errors
• Misreporting
• Potential abuse
• Escalate findings to management immediately

Driver Role and System Updates

Ensure accurate and timely updates of:

• Driver roles
• Payment structures
• System changes

Maintain alignment between:

• HR records
• Operational roles
• Payroll system

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Payroll vs operational data
• Payroll reports
• Exception reports
• Performance summaries

Driver Queries

Handle and resolve:

• Pay-related queries
• Km disputes
• Professional and accurate communication

Record Keeping and Audit Control

Maintain:

• Full payroll audit trail
• Supporting documentation
• Internal audits
• External compliance checks

Team Structure

• Work within a 2-person payroll team
• Cross-training
• Full coverage during leave or absence

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.