NO/FIN/TEMP-PS/08/08/2024 National Office – Payroll Supervisor Temp

REF: NO/FIN/TEMP-PS/08/08/2024

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR TEMP – CONTRACT FOR FIVE (5) MONTHS ONLY

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT                                                      

NATIONAL OFFICE – BRAAMFONTEIN (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 15 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a temporary basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Assist the Payroll Manager to provide effective and efficient payroll administration and ensure that all employees receive correct compensation.
  • Supervise the payroll process to ensure accurate and efficient output.
  • Supervise and administer payments of salaries and all third-party payments.
  • Supervise the provision of all relevant information for the purpose of preparing payroll related general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare and reconcile all statutory payroll reports.
  • Supervise the reconciling and submission of tax certificates.
  • Interface with Human Resources administration regarding the processing of all garnishee orders and stop orders.
  • Interface with Human Resources administration regarding the processing of all deductions in payroll.
  • Maintain all payroll records, reports, computations and audits, working closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, Government regulations and internal policies.
  • Work closely with MIS on developing payroll applications that ensure internal controls and facilitate the implementation and maintenance of payroll and Human Resources master data.
  • Assist the SAP Project Manager and Payroll Manager with all payroll UATs.
  • Supervise payroll staff and provide ongoing assistance to the organisation’s employees in all payroll matters.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED              

  • National Senior/Matric certificate with a recognised tertiary qualification in Finance or Human Resources.
  • More than five (5) years of relevant work experience with minimum one (1) year experience at supervisory level, plus two (2) years of SAP experience in payroll and Human Resources modules.
  • In-depth knowledge of the SAP Payroll System and how to implement and leverage these within a matrix business environment:
  1. Working knowledge of the PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and all other relevant employment statutes,
  2. Functional ability in the utilisation of electronic systems and technologies.
  • Immense attention to detail when verifying and reconciling all input processing.
  • Able to create functional integration within the Finance Department, National Office Departments and Local Offices.
  • Able to partner with Senior Management to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective support administrative processes.
  • Experience that would assist the incumbent in driving a service excellence mindset and building relationships within the organisation as a whole.
  • A sophisticated collaborative style is advantageous.
  • Project management experience is necessary however not essential.
  • Networking with relevant Local Offices, Provincial Offices and within the organisation as a whole.
  • Excellent analytical, organisation, management and leadership skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Financial and Human Resource management skills to manage the payroll function within Legal Aid SA.
  • Service excellence imperative.
  • Multi-level and diverse stakeholders.
  • Complexity in co-ordinating across organisational levels.

SALARY: Level 9 (R444,036.00) per annum

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 16 August 2024, quoting the reference number NO/FIN/TEMP-PS/08/08/2024 in the subject line to Recruit [at] legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za 

Enquiries to Sibonelo Lucia Mavuso, Tel: 011 877 2000

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.

APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

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