Assistant Payroll Manager

FROGG Recruitment

About the role

Overview

Assistant Payroll Manager Sandton

We're on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to help oversee and manage all activities within our Payroll department. If you have Payspace payroll experience and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency — we'd love to hear from you!

Salary:

Market Related CTC

Role Type: Permanent position, Office based

EE/AA:

EE only

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 + tertiary qualification in Payroll Management

10+ years' payroll experience

4+ years experience as a payroll manager (non-negotiable)

Proven experience running payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)

Payspace experience essential (parameter level + reporting)

Accounting background & strong reconciliation skills

Budget compilation & control experience

Tax submissions experience

In-depth knowledge of LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, Income Tax Act, Wage Determination Act & Bargaining Council Agreements

Advanced MS Excel & Word (not intermediate)

Valid Code 08 driver's licence

Responsibilities

Manage payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)

Oversee capturing, reconciling & control processes

Compile & manage departmental budget vs. actuals

Tax submissions & statutory compliance

Handle bonuses, leave/retrenchment provisions, EE & labour stats

Input into policies & workflows (medical aid, garnishees, etc.)

Manage Payroll & Time & Attendance system interfaces

Guide & develop direct reports

Ensure legal compliance & audit-ready processes

Participate in strategy & Payroll projects

Job Nature

Permanent

Educational Requirements

Grade 12 + tertiary qualification in Payroll Management

Experience Requirements

10+ Years

Job Location

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196

Salary

R55 000 - R80 000 CTC (Negotiable)

Job Level

Management

Published 2026/10/11 · Reference jd-c0abf2ddb0434eb5cac385b171666b8a