Distribution Centre Administrator Cotton On Head Office

Cotton On Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail company is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide operational support. The role requires strong communication and proven admin skills, with responsibilities including scheduling, expense monitoring, and team engagement activities. Candidates need to manage their time effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to various operational needs. This is a full-time on-site position based in Midrand, South Africa, with demands for weekend and holiday work during peak periods.

Benefits

50% off Cotton On Group Brands

Local and Global career growth

Wellness support 24/7

Discounts for you and your family

Qualifications

• Must have proven Admin and Procurement experience.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to operational teams.
• Monitor expenses and investigate discrepancies.
• Organise events and activities that drive team engagement.

Skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation skill for vendor management

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Proven Admin experience

Education

Grade 12 / Related Qualification

Job description

Description

Born in Australia loved around the world.

At Cotton On we know good style goes well beyond whats in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated and as a brand we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in peoples lives.

We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let’s do good things together.

Benefits

• 50% off Cotton On Group Brands Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Typo and Factorie
• Local and Global career growth – progress your career across our 7 Brands
• Wellness support 24/7 mental health relationships family more
• Discounts for you and your family – medical travel financial more
• Create meaningful change and make a positive difference in peoples lives

The Role

To enable the vision I provide exceptional administrative support to the site enabling operational teams to focus on delivering a safe efficient and effective supply chain.

• I work across the business to provide my site teams with what they need to focus on their operation.
• I schedule and prepare my manager and their team for meetings and events with the correct reporting and information.
• I plan and organise travel.
• I organise events and activities that drive team engagement.
• I monitor expenses and credit card spend; I investigate discrepancies.
• I prepare operational performance reports.
• I maintain accurate and well‑organised records and files.
• I collaborate with internal stakeholders to support a variety of initiatives for the team on site.
• I meet the needs of a global retail business by working outside standard operating hours when necessary.
• I follow the COG way and an ambassador for our brand and products.
• I manage my HPA to deliver the Group strategy and act within our frameworks.

Skills and Requirements

Grade 12 / Related Qualification

Must have proven Admin and Procurement experience

Good communication skills

Negotiation skill for vendor management

Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to meet multiple needs across different DC functions

The role will be on‑site position working from DC Campus 5 days a week including weekends and public holidays when DC is working over peak period.

Who are we

A diverse team of 20,000 around the world who love to think big and have fun along the way. We develop reward and recognise our team members so they can feel empowered to reach their full potential. We know life’s more fun when you’re free to be you and our team bring their point of difference making us into the unique global retailer we are today.

Being you can take you places at the Cotton On Group. Join us and let’s do good things together.

At Cotton On we are focused on building a culture centered in belonging and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process please contact us at so we may support you in completing the job application process.

Required Experience

Unclear seniority

Key Skills

Animation, Arabic Faculty, Import, Logistics

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1