Manager: Payroll

Manager: Payroll

University of Mpumalanga > Finance > Management Account & Payroll

The purpose of this post is to accurately and timely process monthly payroll transactions to ensure compliance with IFRS, legislation and laws applicable to the payroll environment, as well as to prepare, capture and monitor budgets.

• Accurately and timely processing of monthly payroll transactions
• Precisely update the payroll processing software to ensure compliance with legislation, Acts and Laws
• Comply with IFRS and Income Tax Act, Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislation
• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliations of salary expense and control accounts in compliance with IFRS
• Maintain manual and electronic document management systems
• Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures manual
• Facilitate internal and external audits
• Compile and submit payroll reports and forecasts
• Prepare, implement, and monitor budgets
• M+3 Degree with Accounting and Taxation as Major subjects.
• Minimum six years of experience in a payroll environment.
• Minimum six years of experience in using payroll management systems.
• Experience in the Integrated Tertiary System (ITS) Payroll subsystem will be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function, including preparation, balancing, internal control, payroll legislation including taxes, and reconciliations of control accounts.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Problem solving and conflict management skills

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Advert Closing Date
3/5/2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.