Advanced Occupational Certificate: Payroll Manager NQF Level 6 SAQA ID 121787
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the knowledge, understanding, competence and experience required to operate as a Payroll Manager. A Payroll Manager manages an organisation’s employment costs and directs the activities of payroll staff and monitors the payroll processing objectives including audits and relevant legislative compliance. The learner attributes (including problem solving, interpreting information and communication) will be integrated in the learning process.
Accreditations
Benefits of Enrolling
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Manage accurate payment of employees within a company.
- Oversee and manage overall company payroll objectives.
- Manage compliance to policies, procedures, and legislation to mitigate governance risks.
Benefits to Employees
- Full development of the learner within the industry
- Enhance your career prospect
- Gain professional recognition status
- Gain knowledge and confidence
Benefits to Employers
- Improved the Payroll Management service in your organisation
- Develop the potential of your employees into Management position
- Recognise your employees’ experience and status
- Reduce the potential for penalties from SARS and other government agencies
- Payroll Education has been accredited by the services SETA and QCTO. Course cost paid by the employers can be claimed by the employer via the Levy Grant System through their relevant SETA. For more information regarding the claims contact your training department.
What Qualification Will You Obtain?
Awards Ceremony
As is only fitting for a course of this calibre and in recognition of all of the hard work and dedication put in by students to successfully complete the course, all graduates are invited to a formal Awards Ceremony, which is held early in the next year following the course completion.
Course Outline
The course is structured in consideration of people in full time employment, giving them enough time to complete the assignments after their workshops.
The course material is designed by PAYROLL EDUCATION with relevant Government and Legal aspects covered. It covers the entire spectrum from payroll principles to payroll practice. It is divided into two parts, each being one academic study year. The course is structured to allow continual assessment of Formative Assessments, Summative Assessments, Practical Assessments and Workplace Assessments
Part 1 (First year)
The first year covers the contractual aspects of Management, HR Management and Business Management including both internal and external obligations, analysis systems and practices.
Comprehensive study and support materials are supplied which include:
4 x 5 hour Saturday Workshops
- Assignments / Assessments
- Helpline support
- Course timetable
- Student study guide
Part 2 (Second year)
The second year covers Payroll Theory and application and Payroll Accounting examines the principles and techniques of payroll management. This includes modules on supervision and management, recruitment, communication, motivation and job satisfaction. Year two also interprets and applies the rules and regulations in payrolling and introduces the key factors for providing effective and efficient administration.
Comprehensive study and support materials are supplied which include:
- 4 x 5 hour Saturday Workshops
- Assignments
- Helpline support
- Student study guide
- Course timetable
Who Is The Payroll Manager Designed For?
- Anyone involved with payroll wishing to become a Payroll Manager
- Those qualified in an allied discipline wishing to become proficient in payroll management
Entry Requirements
- An NQF Level 5 qualification (Payroll Administration Services, Human Resource Management, Accounting or Finance).
How Is The Course Structured?
We recognise the commitment expected of payroll professionals by the industry today. This high level of expectation is acknowledged in the two years for the Payroll Manager Qualification.
Course Manuals
The course manuals are made up of a set of specially written booklets, which cover each topic in depth.
What support will I receive?
Adequate support is essential when undertaking a course such as the Diploma and for this reason each student is allocated a personal facilitator.
Personal Facilitator
All facilitators are selected for their experience as managers within the payroll profession and have also successfully completed the Diploma themselves. Your facilitator will be available at all times throughout the course to advise and guide you. An assessor will also provide you with detailed feedback on all of your assignments.
Tutorial Workshops
Alongside this individual support, your facilitator will also provide four 5-hour group workshops in the first year and four in the second year where you will be able to discuss each assignment along with any difficulties you are having. These workshops are considered an essential part of your study year. These workshops will provide you with the opportunity to discuss any problems and exchange views with other payroll people. The workshops will take place on Saturday mornings and will be arranged via Payroll Education.
Helpline
In addition to the facilitator support, as part of your student membership you are entitled to use the Helpline via telephone or email, which provides comprehensive assistance within office hours for both general queries and specific technical matters.
How To Enrol On The Programme
Fees
The complete cost of Part 1 study includes:
- All Study material
- Guidance material on how to study effectively
- Allocation of a personal facilitator who will offer assistance, guidance and feedback whenever needed throughout the course
- 4 x 5 hour workshops enabling any difficulties to be discussed and overcome face to face
- Comprehensive Helpline assistance within office hours which provides assistance for general queries and advice on specific technical matters
- Assessment and Moderation
The complete cost of Part 2 study includes:
- All Study material
- Guidance material on how to study effectively
- Allocation of a personal facilitator who will offer assistance, guidance and feedback whenever needed throughout the course
- 4 x 5 hour workshops enabling any difficulties to be discussed and overcome face to face
- Comprehensive Helpline assistance within office hours which provides assistance for general queries and advice on specific technical matters
- Assessment and Moderation
- Certification
Once you have applied
Upon receipt of your application you will be notified of your acceptance within 10 working days. An invoice for the amount due will be forwarded. This must be paid before you will be allocated to a class. We regret that we are unable to refund fees once material has been despatched.
The first workshop will be an induction of study manuals to students which will be held at the start of your study year.
Payroll Education has been fully accredited by the SERVICES SETA and QCTO. Course costs paid by employers can be claimed by the employer via the levy grant system through their relevant Seta. For more information regarding claims contact your training department.
If you have any questions or need any assistance regarding the Advanced Occupational Certificate: Payroll Manager, please contact the Payroll Education office.