Payroll and Driver Performance Controller

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

PE003539/RVW

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client in the logistics and transport industry is looking to employ a Payroll and Driver Performance Controller to join their team based in Amanzimtoti KwaZulu - Natal.
Purpose of this role:
To manage and control driver payroll and earnings, ensuring all payments are accurate, performance-based, compliant with Bargaining Council regulations, and aligned to actual operational output.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

3–5 years experience in Payroll (high volume) and/or Data control / reconciliation
Experience in Logistics or transport industry, Km-based driver payroll and Bargaining Council environments
Strong skills in Excel and Data analysis
Strong understanding of Payroll systems and Compliance processes

Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Driver Payroll and Earnings Control

Process payroll for 350–400 drivers

Apply:

Bargaining Council rates
Per kilometre incentives
Performance-based incentives

Ensure:

Accurate calculation of all earnings
Timely and error-free payroll processing

Performance Verification and Control
Verify all km-based earnings against:

Trip sheets/ Tracking records
Delivery records
Operational data from Team Leaders

Ensure:

All criteria for incentives are met

Prevent:

Overpayment
Incorrect claims

Leave and Work Cycle Control
Enforce and ensure:

5 days off for every 25 days worked
All annual leave is taken as required

Control and monitor:

Leave balances
Absenteeism
Leave compliance

IOD and Leave Management
Track and manage:

IOD (Injury on Duty) cases
All other forms of leave

Ensure:

Proper documentation
Correct payroll impact

Deductions and Loss Recovery
Process approved deductions for:

Damages
Futile trips
Operational mistakes

Ensure:

All deductions are approved by HR
Proper documentation is in place

Exception Management (Critical)
Investigate:

Irregular payments
Unusual km patterns
Abnormal earnings trends

Identify:

Errors
Misreporting
Potential abuse
Escalate findings to management immediately

Driver Role and System Updates
Ensure accurate and timely updates of:

Driver roles
Payment structures
System changes

Maintain alignment between:

HR records
Operational roles
Payroll system

Reconciliation and Reporting

Payroll vs operational data
Payroll reports
Exception reports
Performance summaries

Driver Queries
Handle and resolve:

Pay-related queries
Km disputes
Professional and accurate communication

Record Keeping and Audit Control
Maintain:

Full payroll audit trail
Supporting documentation
Internal audits
External compliance checks

Team Structure

Work within a 2-person payroll team
Cross-training
Full coverage during leave or absence

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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