This role forms part of the Finance team at Village n Life, based in Camps Bay, Cape Town.
THE ROLE
As Payroll Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the payroll function across Village n Life’s portfolio of hotels and hospitality businesses.
We’re looking for an experienced payroll professional who has managed complex, multi-company payroll operations and understands the demands of a seven-day hospitality business.
Reporting to the Financial Director, you’ll lead the payroll team and ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing. You’ll also oversee remuneration administration, employee benefits, payroll accounting and statutory compliance, working closely with Finance, Human Resources and operational teams.
This is a hands-on management role requiring strong technical payroll expertise, sound financial judgement and the ability to maintain effective controls across multiple businesses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Take full responsibility for payroll processing across all Village n Life companies
Lead and develop the payroll team, ensuring accuracy, accountability and adherence to deadlines
Review and approve payroll calculations, earnings, deductions and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation, SARS requirements and statutory submissions
Oversee EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, UIF and COIDA submissions and reconciliations
Manage payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, employee cost reporting and payroll-related audits
Administer remuneration structures, annual salary increases, bonuses and incentive calculations
Oversee employee benefits, including provident funds, medical aid and group risk benefits
Manage leave accruals, provisions and employee cost liabilities
Maintain payroll system integrity, access controls and accurate employee records
Lead payroll system improvements and strengthen payroll policies, procedures and internal controls
Provide payroll reporting and technical guidance to Finance, Human Resources and senior leadership
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum 7 years’ payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a payroll management role
Proven experience managing payroll across multiple companies or business units – essential
Proven experience working closely with HR teams on remuneration, employee benefits, leave administration and payroll-related compliance – essential
Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting or a related field will be advantageous
Experience managing payroll in the hospitality industry or another complex, shift-based environment will be advantageous
Strong working knowledge of South African payroll legislation, PAYE, UIF, SDL and COIDA
Proven experience with SARS submissions, payroll tax reconciliations and statutory reporting
Sound understanding of payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations and employee cost reporting
Experience administering remuneration structures, employee benefits and incentive schemes
Strong payroll systems expertise, including employee self-service, management self-service and payroll interfaces
Experience with LabourNet payroll systems will be advantageous
Proven ability to lead a payroll team and maintain effective internal controls
Srong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding payroll deadlines
High levels of integrity, confidentiality and sound financial judgement
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive remuneration aligned with experience
A management role with responsibility across the Village n Life portfolio
The opportunity to strengthen payroll systems, processes and controls across the business
Growth opportunities within Village n Life
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
