Payroll Operations Manager

× Important Notice Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and / or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies. Close Search Jobs by Keyword | Search Jobs by Location | Back to Southern Africa Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa Closing date: 03/09/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Lizette Tanya Veroni Reference number: 70588 Workplace Type: Hybrid Permanent Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To manage relevant remuneration and payroll systems and processes for Mediclinic Southern Africa (MCSA). KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Manage the payroll system processes for MCSA Manage relevant remuneration processes for MCSA Accept ownership and manage the Success Factors System Coordinate relevant tax administration processes Manage and control department budgets / finances Initiate and manage relevant departmental projects Lead and manage the people in the Payroll Operations Team REQUIRED EDUCATION Essential Education Bachelors degree in relevant field (Financial / Commerce) Desired Education Post-graduate degree in financial field REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Essential Minimum Experience 7 - 10 years experience in a similar role; at least 5 years managerial experience Desired Experience Expierence in a payroll environment, within a large compliment of staff REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Understanding of the full monthly payroll process Understanding of HR Finance and relevant HR systems Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory payroll legislation Computer literacy: Excel Understanding of remuneration and employee benefits administration Payroll systems administration and SuccessFactors system knowledge Payroll governance, audit and risk management principles Financial reconciliation and payroll control principles Project management and continuous improvement capability Leadership and people management capability Stakeholder relationship management and communication skills Knowledge of POPIA and payroll data confidentiality requirements Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements. Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience. Sign Up Job Type: Human Resources Video Token: KDIu6uSOve4 Custom Field 1: v1658406801/JobAdvert13_fijhh6.jpg Job Segment: Payroll, Operations Manager, Relationship Manager, Compensation, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Human Resources