Store Admin Manager – Newcastle Corner – Newcastle
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Posting Date: 28 June 2024
Closing Date: 12 July 2024
Division: CB Division
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: FMCG
Functional Area: Other
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Store Admin Manager for their Newcastle store. The role involves assisting in managing, implementing, and maintaining company administration policies and procedures according to group standard operating procedures to ensure the profitability of the store.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Grade 12/Matric
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in retail, specifically in receiving, front shop operations, customer service, human resource management, and store administration.
- Minimum of 2 years managing a staff complement of around 8.
- Skills:
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Willingness to work retail hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Financial/Administration/Retail/Business Management.
- Working knowledge of SAP and retail operation systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager in daily operations and optimize store performance.
- Manage goods in transit and shrinkage and consumables expense.
- Report and encourage new loyalty signups.
- Manage and facilitate HR processes, submissions, and documentation.
- Take ownership of the workforce management system (KRONOS).
- Implement and execute company performance management systems.
- Control and manage store cash resources and daily takings.
- Monitor and ensure transaction integrity.
- Manage cashier service levels and productivity.
- Oversee goods receiving functions and ensure adherence to SOPs.
- Assist with budget preparation and maintenance.
Competencies
- Essential:
- Store retail admin and management experience.
- Strong command of English.
- Basic financial skills (GP, mark-up, VAT).
- Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps, and staff.
- Strong analytical and time management skills.
- Advantageous:
- Basic IR and management training.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Leadership skills.
Special Conditions of Employment
- Willingness to work retail hours.
- Local traveling with a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account.
Application Note
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Application Link
For more details and to apply, visit Dis-Chem Pharmacies Careers.
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