Contact Person for this position:
Rayleen Lentz
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Job Overview
The Assistant Retail Manager will support the manager in the daily business operations of the retail store. You will be responsible for many duties, including supervising employees, communicating with and helping customers, carrying out directives given by the retail manager.
Areas of Responsibility (Your duties will include but are not limited to)
Cash Management
Preparation, co-ordination and handing out of Floats
Preparation of Float for Admin Desk
Daily Banking
Consolidation of previous night’s cash up
Prepare paperwork as per HQ financial process
Be prepared for SBV collection
Assist Cashiers with cash drops
Allocate Change as per requests
Cash up at the end of every shift
Correction of Cashier mistakes with consent from Retail Manager
Administration
Administration of old stock write off and stock transfers
Check receipt invoices against orders and send through to GRV
Follow up on GRV cycle
Issuing of Purchase orders
Handle transfer requests from HQ
Updating of IQ system
Payment requests for general store management
Weekly filing, creating, updating and maintaining records and databases
People Management
Match Attendance registers against biometric system and print for sign-off
Assist with and / or refer any HR related queries
Assist with leave requests and forward to HR after authorisation
Uniform and PPE orders and issue thereof to staff
Recruitment of staff as per Retail Manager instruction
Management of Casual Payments
Report and administer any IR related issues in conjunction with HR
Set up the weekly cleaning schedule
General Duties
Open Shop every day and ensure that all safety procedures are met during a daily walk about
Daily lock-up and alarm activation
Do daily price check and do corrections when required
Assist and resolve customer queries
Upkeep of canteen
Stand-in for the Retail Manager when mandated to do so
Upkeep of stationary volumes, labels, soap, etc
Check fridge temperatures
Report any maintenance issues to HQ
Stock Control
Prepare daily stock take sheet as per HQ list
Prepare for full stock take every 3 months
Deal with and process expired stock, rotation of stock and ordering of stock
Teamwork
Support department managers and co employees.
Actively participate as a member of the team
Performing any other task, not specified herein, which from time to time may be assigned by the manager.
Housekeeping and Safety Standards
Ensures that cleaning and housekeeping standards on equipment and work areas are maintained according to laid down standards and norms
Ensure Personal hygiene standards are maintained
Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others
Wear the correct PPE in accordance with the company policy and procedures
No interference or abuse of any health, safety and environmental welfare equipment
Keep work areas clean and free from hazards and risks
Knowledge, skills, and experience required
Educational Background:
Grade 12 with post matric certificate or diploma will be to the applicant advantage
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English
Computer Literacy
Knowledge/Skills:
Administration experience of at least 2 years
Ability to deal with a varied group of people
Strong Attention to detail
Forklift licence will be advantageous
Operational Agility with a problem-solving mind set
Ensure Vision, Mission and Values underpin all activities
Competencies
Ability to show initiative
Ability to work as part of a team
Self-motivated and reliable
Performance Driven
Well-organised
