Payroll Administrator - Midrand at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for Payroll Administrator to join their team in Midrand. To effectively administer payroll functions in accordance with Dis-Chem`s business requirements and strategic operations. Maintain employee records on the relevant systems and maintain absolute confidentiality thereof.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• Minimum of 1-2 Payroll experience

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in SAP Payroll

Job Description: 

• To assist with the maintenance, audits, and update of all employee personnel records.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem payroll policies and standard operating procedures when performing duties.
• Accurately capture all hours worked onto the SAP Payroll System.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is received from the Recruitment team when loading new employees onto SAP.
•  Ensure all terminations for employees are captured on SAP and their salaries be adjusted according to termination documentation to ensure accurate payment.
•  Ensure all job title and department changes are captured when relevant documentation is received, and necessary signatures are present.
•  Ensure employee provident fund, medical aid and any other relevant documentation is administered according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures and that employee information is correctly captured on SAP before on time submission to these third parties
• Accurately capture employee leave according to leave forms received and correct any leave type where necessary.
• Ensure employees receive their pay slips within a reasonable time frame
• Follow up with stores regarding relevant outstanding or incorrect documents that need to be processed.
• Inform management of any discrepancies regarding systems, documentation or hours worked and act accordingly.
• Attend to assigned heat calls on a daily basis to ensure problems or concerns are addressed in the most least time and most cost-effective manner possible.
• Escalate unresolved problems or concerns to management to facilitate the problem-solving process.
• Assist employees with any payroll queries they might have and if necessary direct the queries to the relevant people and /or management.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies: 

Essential: 

• SAP Payroll and the understanding of tax calculations.
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Comprehends fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language.
• Addresses customer questions in a timely manner.
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments. Adheres to organisational policies and procedures.
• Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/ Powerpoint and outlook) SAP Payroll

Special conditions of employment:

• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport 

Closing Date 30 April 2026