SPECIALIST: PAYROLL

The successful candidate will be amongst other be expected to;

Payroll Management

Manage the monthly payroll; verify the capturing of payroll transactions on the payroll system; quality assure all payroll transactions; Receive, capture and update employee data on the payroll system; preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filing and remittance, benefits maintenance and other special payments; prepare and load EFT file to bank account; Prepare 3rd Party payments, i.e. Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Garnishees, etc,; Prepare PAYE bi-annually returns and reconciliations to SARS and submissions; Work closely with the Executive Manager: Financial Management and Accounting and Executive Manager: Human Capital Management to ensure smooth operations of all Payroll related matters; Ensure that payslips are timeously issued in terms of the BMA approved policy; Check with financial the availability of cashflows for the payment of salaries; Ensure the accuracy of the information before loading onto payroll; Produce monthly payroll spending information; Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and reports; Conduct and obtain necessary approvals for salary reconciliations and payments; Ensure recorded payroll data is reconciled to supporting documents.

Payroll Administration

Maintain payroll changes, i.e. terminations, overtime, salary adjustments, promotions and bonuses, deductions, etc; Provide general support and assistance on any other payroll administration and related deliverables; Produce mock pay slips; Prepare monthly EMP201 reconciliations against SARS statements of accounts; Prepare IRP5 reconciliation as required by legislation and ensure accurate loading of the information. i.e accurate use of codes etc; Prepare reconciliation submissions; Prepare bank reconciliation of the payroll bank account; Prepare a monthly recon of advances and recoveries; Provide inputs into the development of payroll policies procedures and processes

Risk and Compliance

Ensure compliance with all statutory or legal requirements; Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks; Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements; Maintain quality risk management standards in line with relevant requirements; Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity; Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the Manger to ensure business optimisation; Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

Ensure sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Engage with the right internal stakeholders to ensure they gain understanding of operational payroll issues, value-add, compliance and organizational input moving forward; Ensure internal customer service and satisfaction; Build and maintain relationships with all BMA officials including EXCO, MANCO for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing; Provide advocacy on matters related to management on payroll matters and activities for informed decisions making; Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required; Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required; Attend industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement; Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work and operational plans to impacted stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• An undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA in Finance, Accounting or Human Resource.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years' experience at junior management in Payroll management.

Knowledge

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• King Governance Code
• SAGE 300 System
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Payroll legislation relating to payroll – SARS/UIF/SDL/WCA/COIDA,etc
• Administration of Employee Benefits- medical aids and pension funds
• Basic Financial Principles
• Employment Equity Act
• Skills Development Levy Act
• Border Management Authority Act,2020

Professional registration or license requirements

South African Payroll Association (SAPA) or any other Payroll related membership would be advantageous

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role
• May be required to work overtime
• Valid driver’s License

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.

• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment(which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 01 September 2026