Payroll Administrator

Purpose Of The Role

At Dis-Chem Life, we are committed to paying our people accurately and on time. The Payroll Administrator exists to support the Payroll Manager in delivering this promise, ensuring payroll runs smoothly, accurately, and on schedule.

This role requires precision, organisation, and reliability. You will assist in maintaining payroll records, processing data, resolving queries, and supporting audits, ensuring the Payroll Manager has the information and operational support needed to deliver flawless payroll execution. While operational in nature, this role is key to sustaining payroll excellence across Dis-Chem Life.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure all payroll processes are executed accurately and on time. You will assist with capturing payroll data, validating employee information, managing routine queries, and preparing reports.

You will act as a reliable operational support, helping to maintain data integrity, support compliance with statutory requirements, and ensure payroll runs seamlessly each cycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and teamwork, and who wants to build strong payroll expertise while supporting the broader Payroll function.

• Competitive salary
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop payroll expertise
• Exposure to advanced payroll systems and processes

• Assist with payroll processing, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefits
• Maintain accurate payroll records and update payroll systems as required
• Support bulk data uploads and validation
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries professionally and efficiently
• Assist with payroll audits to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies
• Generate routine payroll reports to support Finance and HR teams
• Ensure compliance with South African labour laws, payroll regulations, and company policies
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to maintain seamless payroll operations

• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage large datasets with accuracy
• Understanding of payroll compliance and statutory requirements
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting in payroll systems

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• Effective communication skills with employees and internal teams
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive payroll information

• 1–2 year’s experience in payroll administration
• Experience with payroll systems such as Sage 300 or similar
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, statutory deductions, and reporting
• Experience handling employee payroll queries

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (essential)
• Certificate or diploma in Payroll, Accounting, or related field (preferred)
• 1–2 years’ payroll administration experience
• Knowledge of South African payroll legislation, compliance, and tax laws