Payroll Officer – 6-month FTC

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Payroll Officer at KFC managing payroll for approximately 2000 team members. Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely salary payments within a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory requirements while maintaining accuracy and integrity in payroll processing. Proficient in utilizing Sage 300 and Microsoft Excel for payroll reporting and analysis.

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Payroll AdministrationSage 300 ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyPayroll Legislation KnowledgeAnalytical Reporting Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ValidationIRP5 ResolutionPayroll ComplianceData Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Qualification

Industry Keywords

Statutory RequirementsPayroll Best PracticesFinancial SystemsHR SystemsTeam Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, process & validate restaurant level payroll information in line with designated timelines and relevant legislation & statutory requirements (approximate 2000 team members).
Ensure correct and timely salary and wage payments and attend to payroll queries.
Run restaurant level reports and reconcile payroll information between HR and Finance systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Grade 12 and a relevant Payroll qualification/certification from a reputable tertiary institution.
Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience in a medium to large organization, with up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and payroll best practices.
Advanced proficiency in Sage 300 and Microsoft Excel (both non-negotiable), with strong computer literacy and experience working with payroll and financial systems.
Proven experience in payroll administration, including resolving IRP5 validation issues, maintaining payroll accuracy, and ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience compiling, analyzing, and presenting payroll-related reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, integrity, and work ethic, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Cross-functional collaboration
Fun work culture