Cashier / Administrator - Philippi

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metals company is seeking a Cashier/Administrator for its Philippi Branch in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage administrative tasks such as processing weighbridge tickets, reconciling cash, and providing excellent customer service. Qualified candidates must have a Grade 12 or equivalent, be bilingual in English and Afrikaans, and possess a valid Code 08 driver's license. The role includes benefits like medical aid, provident fund, and paid leave days.

Benefits

Provident fund

Medical aid

Life cover at 4x annual salary

15 paid leave days per annum

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Code 08 driver’s license with own vehicle.
• Previous experience in administration and cashier duties is essential.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (speak and write).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to operations.
• Ensure accurate processing of weighbridge tickets.
• Count and reconcile cash daily.
• Manage large cash receipts and payments.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Basic computer skills

Effective time management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cashier/Administrator – Philippi Branch

The Cashier/Administrator’s primary purpose is to provide administrative support to our operations. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Accurately identify commodities/correct grading and weigh commodities as the grade specifies
• Ensure that an accurate weighbridge ticket is generated after every transaction
• Ensure accurate weight deductions are made for all bins, crates, trolleys, bakkies, etc. for all weighbridge tickets
• Accurately process all weighbridge tickets
• Count and reconcile cash each day
• Accurately pay scrap customers and dealers
• Managing large cash receipts and payments accurately
• Effective and efficient time management
• Generate and maintain various reports
• General office administration

Qualifying Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Basic Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work with numbers efficiently
• Previous experience in administration and cashier duties essential
• Code 08 driver’s license with own vehicle essential
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (speak and write)
• Excellent communication, telephone & organizational skills
• Ability work independently and within a team
• Great customer skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding working environment
• Ability to handle a pressurized work situations

Qualifying Attributes

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to organise and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hardworking
• Strong sense of integrity
• Honest and reliable

The successful applicant will be subject to background checks including credit, criminal and polygraph testing.

Other Information

Job title: Cashier Administrator

Reporting to: Operations & Branch Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits Include

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.