Website KFC
For the past 50 years, KFC Mzansi has brought you the great tasting chicken you know and love. The Colonel was all about doing things the right way, his perfectly crafted Original Recipe chicken and its secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices has become famous all over the world, an… read mored today we have over 900 restaurants across South Africa, all here to serve you. We are part of Yum! Brands who is focused on building KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill to be the world’s most loved, trusted and fastest growing restaurant brands. Building G, Knightsbridge Office Park, 33 Sloane, Street, Bryanston, 2191.
Requirements
Payroll Governance & Control
Own and oversee the full payroll lifecycle (weekly and monthly)
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all payroll inputs and outputs
Establish and enforce payroll controls, processes, and deadlines
Approve and sign off payroll prior to payment release
Monthly 3rd Party Payments (Provident, Pension, Funeral, Emp201, UIF, Garnishees)
Monthly reconciliation of GL and TB accounts
Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll information
Statutory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure full compliance with all legislative requirements (SARS, Department of Labour, etc.)
Oversee submission of EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s, and other statutory returns
Manage and resolve SARS queries, audits, and payroll-related investigations
Ensure correct implementation of deductions (garnishees, benefits, statutory obligations)
Monitor legislative changes and implement required updates
Payroll Operations & Systems
Oversee payroll systems (e.g., Sage 300 People) and time & attendance platforms
Ensure system optimisation, accuracy, and process efficiency
Manage relationships with payroll service providers and system vendors
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes
Ensure integrity of clocking, leave, and payroll data integration
Financial & Analytical Oversight
Analyse payroll trends (overtime, wage variances, cost drivers)
Review and validate payroll-related financial reports and reconciliations
Process monthly third-party payments (benefits, unions, garnishees, etc.)
Provide accurate payroll data for budgeting and forecasting
Support audit requirements with accurate documentation and reporting
Stakeholder Management
Act as primary payroll contact for HR, Finance, and Operations
Engage with management on payroll risks, trends, and approvals
Provide guidance and training to line managers on payroll processes
Ensure clear communication regarding payroll deadlines and requirements
Ad Hoc Duties
Perform a quality check on all information received from HR
Ensure that all employment contracts are complete and accurate.
Set and enforce payroll deadlines
Oversee and sign off the effective running of the weekly and monthly payrolls
Resolve escalated pay related issues
Run statutory report for annual submission for Employment Equity and Skills Development.
Upskill and educate line management on payroll processes
Administer the Employee Self Service Portal
Calculate ad-hoc bonuses from wage negotiation
Calculate and track various wage employee incentives
Calculate and implement Annual Increases
Liaise with payroll services provider
Resolve any Department of Labour queries that arise
Providing release files for payments
Ensure overtime is approvd by relevant managers
People Management
Lead, develop, and manage the payroll team
Evaluate employee’s performance based on deliverables and identify suitable training for employees
Ensure employees compliance with all applicable legislation as well as corporate and company procedures and policies
Ensure employees are trained and developed based on identified training needs Liaise with Training Department on all identified training gap
Ensure employees in the stores are trained in Finance procedures as identified
Ensure performance appraisals are conducted as per requirement
Ensure general discipline in the Department and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents
Adhere to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices
Monitor team and employees moral and address any issues of concern
Motivate employee compliment
Reporting & Compliance Monitoring
Provide reports for payments and returns (e.g. union fees, provident fund, garnishee orders, group life cover etc.)
Report weekly on non-conforming clocking inaccuracies
Report weekly on categories of overtime. Analyse variances, highlight and attach supporting documentation
Run reports for contracts that are expiring and communication to HR and wages for resolution
Generate ad hoc reports as requested
Carry out all agreed ad hoc assignments, tasks and projects as requested
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