Payroll Manager

Overview

The core responsibilities of the position include:

• Provide leadership and expert advice to the payroll department to ensure best practices regarding payroll and related activities.
• Develop and implement appropriate risk management and business continuity strategies to ensure adherence to legislative and company policies.
• Provide technical support and advice regarding the company’s current payroll system.
• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of the payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Ensure compliance with payment rules, HR policies, statutory requirements, and the House Agreement.
• Address employee payroll queries in a professional and confidential manner.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and line management to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for audit, reporting, and governance purposes.

The requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree.
• Payroll qualifications will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of South African payroll statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Experience working with payroll systems such as Sage, VIP, SAP, or similar.
• Knowledge of time and attendance systems will be a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and strict adherence to the confidentiality of payroll records

Hulamin is committed to prioritising transformation in line with diversity, inclusion and all legislative requirements in its recruitment and appointment processes.

Please note that Hulamin reserves the right to withdraw, alter and re-advertise any vacant position based on its operational requirements.

“Hulamin does not require or solicit any payments for any recruitment process.” Please report (anonymously if you prefer) any request for such to the Hulamin Ethics and Fraud Hotline at .

Candidates who do not receive any correspondence within 1 month after the closing date may assume that their applications were unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.

Closing Date:
Friday, 20 February 2026