About this role
<p><b>Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa </b></p> <p><br> Closing date: 16/07/2026 <br> Number of positions: 1 <br> Recruiter name: Lizette Tanya Veroni <br> Reference number: 70588 <br> <span id="cke_bm_1564S" style="display:none"> </span>Workplace Type: Hybrid<br> Permanent</p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>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</span></span></b></em></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">To manage relevant remuneration and payroll systems and processes for Mediclinic Southern Africa (MCSA).</span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Manage the payroll system processes for MCSA</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Manage relevant remuneration processes for MCSA</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Accept ownership and manage the Success Factors System</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Coordinate relevant tax administration processes</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Manage and control department budgets / finances</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Initiate and manage relevant departmental projects </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Lead and manage the people in the Payroll Operations Team</span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED EDUCATION</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'arial black', sans-serif"><span style="color:#555146">Essential Education</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Bachelors degree in relevant field (Financial / Commerce)</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#555146;font-family:'arial black', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px">Desired Education</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Post-graduate degree in financial field </span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'arial black', sans-serif"><span style="color:#555146">Essential Minimum Experience </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">7 - 10 years experience in a similar role; at least 5 years managerial experience</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'arial black', sans-serif"><span style="color:#555146">Desired Experience</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', 'sans-serif'"><span style="color:#555146">Expierence in a payroll environment, within a large compliment of staff</span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Understanding of the full monthly payroll process </li><li>Understanding of HR Finance and relevant HR systems </li><li>Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory payroll legislation </li><li>Computer literacy: Excel </li><li>Understanding of remuneration and employee benefits administration </li><li>Payroll systems administration and SuccessFactors system knowledge </li><li>Payroll governance, audit and risk management principles </li><li>Financial reconciliation and payroll control principles </li><li>Project management and continuous improvement capability </li><li>Leadership and people management capability </li><li>Stakeholder relationship management and communication skills </li><li>Knowledge of POPIA and payroll data confidentiality requirements </li><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability </li></ul></div></div><p>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.</p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>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</span></span></b></em></p> <p> </p>