Job Profile: Payroll Manager - BPO SECTOR

Location: CPT (CAPE TOWN)

START DATE: 1 MARCH 2025

Employment Type: Full-time

Our Client is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager with expertise in Sage Products to lead our payroll operations and ensure seamless payroll processing for our workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for a high-volume workforce within the BPO sector.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions using Sage Payroll.
• Maintain compliance with South African labour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Lead payroll audits and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Manage payroll reporting and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
• Implement and optimize payroll policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with HR and Finance teams to address payroll-related queries.
• Stay updated on payroll trends, legislation, and best practices within the BPO industry.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification in Payroll, Finance, HR, or a related field required.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager (5-7 years).
• Experience within a BPO or high-volume environment advantageous.
• Proficiency in Sage Payroll products (Sage 300, Sage VIP, or other relevant Sage systems).
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll for a large workforce (350+ employees).
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to manage a payroll team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Salary: R50 000 per month CTC

Working Hours: Mon Fri 08:00 17:00pm

Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed to maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful, and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.

Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email recruitment@surgo.co.za