Are you a payroll expert with SAP experience looking to advance your career in the public sector? Johannesburg Water invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the re-advertised Payroll Manager position at its Head Office in Johannesburg. This is a permanent opportunity to lead payroll operations in one of the country’s essential municipal service providers.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer | Johannesburg Water |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Post Title: Payroll Manager (Ref: JW397/2025)
Salary: R522 576 Basic Salary per annum
Status: Re-advertised. Applicants who applied previously do not need to reapply.
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualification: National Diploma in Payroll (NQF 5), or HR/Accounting (NQF 6).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in HR Payroll Administration.
- At least 1 year experience with SAP Payroll and Database Management.
- At least 1 year of supervising payroll staff.
- Other: Valid driver’s license.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll input, processing, and accurate payment of employee salaries.
- Verify bank and salary changes, unlock SAP transactions, and upload third-party deduction schedules.
- Manage salary variances, overtime, final payments, and vendor reconciliations.
- Upload EFT and payroll files via Fihrst Connect Scheduler.
- Address payroll-related queries and ensure timely responses.
- Liaise with Finance, SARS, pension funds, and medical aid providers regarding payroll submissions and compliance.
- Ensure UIF applications and special payments (e.g., leave encashments) are processed correctly.
- Coordinate long service awards and termination processes.
- Train new HR administrators on SAP HR/PY and ensure adherence to HR policies and legislative compliance.
- Maintain accurate personnel records—manual and electronic.
How to Apply
To apply, email your CV and qualifications to:
Jw.payrollman398A@jwater.co.za
Use the subject line: Payroll Manager – Ref: JW397/2025