Store Admin Manager – Pinetown (55386) Jobs

Job Description

Our client is a leading national retail group. They are looking for experienced Store Admin Managers to handle financial and administrative tasks at busy retail stores in Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and surrounding areas. Each role covers one key branch, and there are multiple openings.

Key branches in Pietermaritzburg include Midlands, Woodburn Square, Cascades, Howick on Main, Howick, and The Avenues.

Branches in Durban and surrounds include Umhlanga, Durban Central, Scottburgh, Tongaat, Pinetown, and Westville.

These positions suit professionals with strong business skills who work well in a structured retail setting. You must ensure operations run smoothly, follow rules, and support profits. You need at least 18 months of experience in operations and admin in a large, busy retail store.

You will lead a team of 10-15 staff. Guide them to follow admin processes while helping meet sales goals in areas like food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, home care, or maintenance.

The work is fast-paced, dynamic, and focused on results. It offers a great chance for ambitious retail professionals to grow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle all store administration, reporting, and audits.
• Manage cash office tasks, like daily sales, banking, and float control, following company rules.
• Share and collect information between store and department managers to align with business goals.
• Check and balance transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee cashier performance, service, and overtime.
• Investigate and fix discrepancies in payments and reports.
• Take full responsibility for cash handling, collections, and point-of-sale systems.
• Manage receiving goods, credits, and returns according to procedures.
• Ensure accurate tracking of incoming and outgoing stock.
• Verify inventory documents and reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on stock levels, losses, and goods in transit.
• Enter transactions accurately in SAP.
• Help with store budgeting, expense control, and profit tracking.
• Promote following internal rules and procedures.
• Handle human resources tasks, like paperwork and submissions, for the team.
• Manage the workforce system, including data and transactions.
• Support the Store Manager with financial reports and audit preparation.
• Ensure the store delivers excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

• South African citizen.
• Matric certificate (required).
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Pass MIE check: no criminal record and clear credit.
• At least 18 months in a retail admin team lead role.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and process adherence.
• Knowledge of retail operations, like stock management, cost control, and reporting.
• Good financial skills for managing budgets and costs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Flexible with retail hours and travel.

Advantageous Skills & Experience:

• Degree in finance or retail management.
• Experience with Excel, SAP, Unisolv, SuccessFactors, or similar systems.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive total cost to company (CTC) package, negotiable based on experience.
• Benefits include medical aid and provident fund.
• Staff discounts and performance incentives.