Payroll Manager

Betko Fresh Produce, established in 1988, is a family-operated business specialising in the export of premium apples and pears to over 40 countries. Rooted in Villiersdorp, South Africa, Betko has grown from a local fruit trader into a respected international supplier.  The company currently has a vacancy for an experienced Payroll Manager who will be responsible for the end-to-end management and control of payroll for weekly and bi-weekly paid employees at Betko, covering weekly payrolls across multiple departments and final processing with the five farms within Groenewald Agri.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for weekly and bi-weekly staff
• Reconcile payroll against HR records, time and attendance data, and system outputs (FCS & Crest)
• Approve payroll reports, wage payment schedules, and employee payslips
• Monitor and enforce payroll calendars, deadlines, and cut-off dates
• Produce and review payroll operational and management reports, including staff lists, payroll summaries, deductions, bonuses, and third-party submissions
• Perform payroll-to-system reconciliations and support Finance with queries, audits, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and third-party obligations (UIF, tax, WCA, Provident Fund, unions)
• Maintain payroll schedules, statutory data, and timelines, and communicate legislative changes
• Manage statutory, annual, and bi-annual payroll submissions, including SARS (IRP5, EMP201/EMP501), WCA, and leave provisions
• Implement and maintain payroll controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
• Identify payroll risks, discrepancies, and trends, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and reporting

Requirements:

• Diploma/certificate in finance or payroll-related field preferred
• Proven experience managing large, complex payrolls (3+ years on FCS and Crest)
• Strong analytical, accounting, and reconciliation skills
• Proficient in payroll/HR systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills
• Ability to manage employee onboarding, terminations, disciplinary actions, and payroll audits
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Professional, patient, and resilient
• Confident, assertive, and capable of enforcing policies
• Strong team leadership and independent working abilities
• Open to continuous learning and process improvements

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