Remuneration Manager

Recruiter: Cletech Recruitment

Job Ref: Remuneration Manager

Date posted: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: Market Related

SUMMARY: Remuneration Manager

POSITION INFO: Our client is looking for an experienced Remuneration Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing, procedures and controls, implementing remuneration policy, philosophy and practices, and leading and managing the remuneration department and team. 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

• Maximising the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing, procedures and controls, including the streamlining and automation of processes.
• Regularly monitor and assess/audit integrity of payroll systems, rules, calculations and application of legislation.
• Conduct Payroll reviews and ensure accuracy of input and payments.
• Implementation of remuneration policy, philosophy and practices.
• Lead and manage the remuneration department and team.
• Manage end-of-month, end-of-year and end-of-tax-year payroll reporting, including financial reporting, provisions and reconciliations.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, administrative processes and internal workflows.
• Compile and manage a departmental budget and monitor against actuals.
• Manage Payroll and Time & Attendance systems and interfaces to and from systems.
• Ensure compliance of recordkeeping and data processing procedures.
• Develop and maintain sound communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all deadlines are met according to the year plan and legal prescriptions.
• Ensure legal compliance on all aspects of the payroll functions.
• Develop and participate in strategy setting and specific Payroll projects.
• Compile risk assessments and implement solutions to mitigate risk. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant payroll-related qualification.
• 10 years' relevant Payroll management experience, of which at least 3 years must be in a managerial payroll role and at least 3 years in a payroll system/implementation/interface role.
• Subject matter expert for payroll, payroll systems, payroll taxes and complex payroll processing.
• Proven track record and experience in payroll implementation and interfaces to other applications is essential.
• Payroll programming skills will be a huge advantage.
• Extensive experience in monthly and weekly payrolls in excess of 1,000 employees with multiple conditions of employment.
• Solid financial and accounting acumen.
• Ability to perform complex reconciliations and journals.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Unique/Payspace payroll experience at parameter level is a prerequisite.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant Labour laws, including LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, Income Tax Act, Wage Determination Act, Bargaining Council Agreements and Payroll best practices.
• Code 08 (EB) driver's licence.
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel, is essential.
• Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and perform effectively under extreme pressure.
• Report writing skills are essential. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Knowledge of the bus passenger industry is an advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of Wage Determination Act 452, BCEA, LRA, POPIA, Income Tax, COID, UIF and other Payroll-relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of calculation and taxation of Service Vehicles and Car allowances, payments of Lump sums and applications for Tax Directives and Accounting interfaces.
• Detailed knowledge of collective agreements.
• Sound knowledge of Payroll and T&A systems, Payroll Accounting processes, Reconciliations and Individual Income Tax calculations and applications.
• Good understanding of the inter-relatedness/dependence of HR systems.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Good accounting skills.
• Good analytical and conception skills.
• Systematic and methodical thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop training material and to teach, develop and upskill employees and stakeholders. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀:
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Integrity.
• Impartial and objective.
• Honest, dependable and ethical.
• Time conscious.
• Accurate and quality orientated.
• Patient in dealing with people.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and handle stress effectively.
• Conscientious and able to weigh the impact of decisions.
• Deadline driven with a hands-on approach.
• Willing to work extended hours in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify problem areas with a positive solution-seeking attitude.
• Assertive and decisive.