Payroll & Compliance Specialist in South Africa at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Payroll & Compliance Specialist based in South Africa.

This role is designed for a highly detail-oriented and versatile professional who can manage a broad spectrum of back-office responsibilities across payroll, HR compliance, statutory reporting, corporate governance, and core accounting functions. Working remotely on a part-time basis, the role plays a critical part in ensuring full regulatory compliance within South African labour, tax, and company law frameworks. The successful candidate will support both operational and financial integrity by managing sensitive payroll cycles, maintaining statutory records, and assisting with essential accounting processes. This position requires strong adaptability, precision, and the ability to balance multiple regulatory deadlines in a structured and fast-paced environment. Acting as a key support to the finance leadership, the role contributes directly to the smooth running of payroll, compliance, and reporting functions across the business.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or SimplePay, ensuring accuracy and full statutory compliance
• Prepare and submit monthly EMP201 returns, bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations, UIF declarations, and COIDA Return of Earnings via SARS platforms
• Oversee HR administrative compliance including onboarding, offboarding, and maintenance of employee records in line with POPIA requirements
• Support Employment Equity reporting and assist with WSP/ATR submissions to relevant SETA bodies
• Maintain statutory company records including director and shareholder registers, beneficial ownership records, and CIPC compliance documentation
• Prepare and lodge annual company returns and ensure ongoing alignment with Companies Act requirements
• Manage accounts payable processes, including supplier invoice processing via QuickBooks and ApprovalMax
• Perform bank reconciliations and provide support for trial balance preparation and year-end financial reporting

• 3–5+ years of experience in a multi-functional role covering payroll, bookkeeping, HR compliance, and company secretarial duties within South Africa
• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Human Resources, Corporate Governance, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with SARS e@syFile, SARS eFiling, CIPC e-Services, QuickBooks, and advanced MS Excel
• Solid understanding of South African legislation including BCEA, POPIA, COIDA, Income Tax Act, and the Companies Act
• Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines across payroll, tax, and statutory compliance cycles
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential payroll and corporate information
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage competing responsibilities effectively

• Flexible remote working arrangement on a part-time schedule (20 hours per week)
• Salary range: R20,000 – R25,000
• Opportunity to work across diverse functions including payroll, HR, governance, and accounting
• Exposure to a broad compliance and regulatory environment within the South African market
• A dynamic role where versatility and multi-skill application are highly valued
• Supportive and structured environment with collaboration across finance and operations