Store Admin Managers

Company: Dischem Vacancies

Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has exciting opportunities available for Store Admin Managers to support store operations across designated regions. The role focuses on managing, implementing, and maintaining company administrative policies and procedures while adhering to group standard operating procedures to ensure store profitability and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Minimum of 3 years’ retail experience in Receiving, Front Shop Operations, Customer Service, Human Resource Management, and Store Administration

• At least 2 years’ management experience leading a team of approximately 8 employees

• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office

• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous

• Diploma or Degree in Financial, Administration, Retail, or Business Management

• Working knowledge of SAP and retail operating systems

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily trading activities and optimisation of store operations

• Assist in managing goods in transit in line with Dis-Chem procedures

• Monitor and control branch shrinkage and consumables expenditure against store objectives

• Promote and report on ongoing loyalty programme sign-ups

• Facilitate and manage human resource processes, documentation, and submissions in compliance with SOPs

• Take ownership of workforce management systems, including KRONOS, within the business unit

• Ensure effective implementation and execution of company performance management systems

• Control and manage store cash resources and daily takings

• Maintain transaction integrity through monitoring and enforcement of internal control procedures

• Support the management of cashier service levels and productivity

• Assist in managing goods receiving, direct and indirect credits, including staff mentorship and development

• Ensure accurate control of incoming goods and outgoing returns through strict adherence to internal controls

• Assist with store budget preparation and ongoing maintenance

Competencies

Essential

• Strong retail administration and management experience across receiving, capturing, till operations, cash office, and customer service

• Excellent command of the English language

• Basic financial knowledge including GP, mark-up, and VAT

• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, management, representatives, and staff

• Strong analytical ability and effective time management skills

Advantageous

• Basic industrial relations and management training

• Basic accounting knowledge

• Demonstrated leadership ability

Special Conditions of Employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours

• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport for local travel

• South African citizen

• Clear criminal and credit record

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary

• Medical aid

• Provident fund

• Staff account