Advanced Occupational Certificate: Payroll Manager

NQF Level 06 - SAQA ID: 121787

The Occupational Certificate: Payroll Manager prepares learners to operate as competent payroll managers within a business environment. Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to manage payroll operations, oversee payroll staff, ensure legislative compliance, and maintain accurate payroll processing systems and procedures.

Through this qualification, learners will develop leadership ability, analytical thinking, communication skills, and financial administration expertise needed to effectively manage payroll functions, monitor payroll processes, and ensure compliance with labour, tax, and organisational requirements.

Course Overview

Payroll Managers play a critical role in organisations by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation and company policies. This programme is designed to develop the managerial, administrative, and operational competencies required to manage payroll systems and payroll staff effectively.

Learners will gain practical experience in payroll processing, payroll audits, compliance management, reporting, employee records administration, financial controls, and payroll system management. They will also develop leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills needed to support efficient payroll operations and organisational success.

Course Overview

Duration

The programme combines classroom, practical, and workplace learning. Modules can be scheduled flexibly to meet learner and workplace requirements. Workplace-based activities form a critical part of the programme to ensure applied skills are developed in real retail settings.

Delivery Method

The course can be delivered on-site at the learner’s business, at a training provider facility, or virtually. Accredited providers will supervise practical and workplace-based learning to meet all assessment and credit requirements.

Who Is This Course For?

Payroll administrators and supervisors
HR and finance administrators
Payroll officers and clerks
Office and finance managers
Individuals seeking payroll management skills
Employers looking to upskill payroll staff

Prerequisites

An NQF Level 5 qualification (Human Resource Management or Accounting or Finance).

Cost

R38 000.00 Per Learner

Course Content

Knowledge Modules (Total Credits: 120)

KM-01: Business Management Concepts and Applications, Level 5 – 16 credits
KM-02: Payroll Theory and Application, Level 6 – 26 credits
KM-03: Introduction to Management, Level 6 – 21 credits
KM-04: Introduction to Human Resource Management, Level 6 – 26 credits
KM-05: Payroll Accounting, Level 6 – 31 credits

Practical Skills Modules (Total Credits: 60)

PM-01: Determine Employee Cost to Company and Remuneration Elements, Level 5 – 8 credits
PM-02: Identify and Manage Areas of Customer Service Impact (Internal and Third Party), Level 5 – 10 credits
PM-03: Plan, Organise and Monitor Work within the Payroll Environment, Level 6 – 12 credits
PM-04: Coordinate Completion of Year End Procedures (Monthly, Quarterly and Bi-Annual), Level 6 – 10 credits
PM-05: Conduct Predictive Analysis Business Intelligence Reports for Payroll Functions, Level 6 – 10 credits
PM-06: Develop and Manage Audits for Payroll, Level 6 – 10 credits

Work Experience Modules (Total Credits: 60)

WM-01: Procedures for Determining Employee Cost to Company and Remuneration Elements, Level 5 – 9 credits
WM-02: Procedures for Managing Areas of Customer Service Impact (Internal and Third Party), Level 5 – 11 credits
WM-03: Procedures for Completion of Year End Payroll Procedures, Level 6 – 14 credits
WM-04: Processes for Conducting Predictive Analysis Business Intelligence Reporting to Improve Employment Cost, Level 6 – 13 credits
WM-05: Procedures for Developing and Managing Audits for Payroll, Level 6 – 13 credits