Fuel Service Station Assistant Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fuel service provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations at a busy service station. You will manage both forecourt and store operations, lead a team of 24, and focus on financial governance and customer service. Strong administrative skills and experience in a supervisory role are essential. The position offers a salary range of R10 000 to R15 000 per month, with growth potential into a Site Manager role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Must reside near Kempton Park.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the service station.
• Lead and oversee supervisory staff.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.

Skills

Strong administration skills

People management

Proficiency in MS Excel

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Post-matric certificate or qualification

Job description

Fuel Service Station Assistant Manager – Johannesburg.

A well-established Fuel service station based in Kempton Park is looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Manager to oversee the full day-to-day operations of a busy petrol station.

Reporting directly to the Owner, this role involves the end-to-end management of both the forecourt and convenience store operations, with a dual focus on leadership and financial governance.

Two on-site supervisors (forecourt and store) will report to the Assistant Manager, who will lead a permanent staff of approximately 24.

The successful candidate will bring strong administrative capabilities, people management experience, and the drive to operate in a fast-paced retail environment.

This is a newly created position offering long-term growth, with potential to step into a full Site Manager role over time.

Salary: R10 000 to R15 000 per month (Depending on qualifications and experience) + Monthly performance Incentives.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Post-matric certificate or qualification
• Minimum 2–3 years’ supervisory experience (non-negotiable)
• Strong administration skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and especially MS Excel (key requirement)
• Willingness to work retail hours and alternate weekends
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Must reside near Kempton Park (within reasonable commute)
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full operational management of the service station, including forecourt and store
• Leadership and oversight of 2 direct-report supervisors and total staff complement of 24
• Recruitment and selection of new staff in collaboration with the site owner
• Staff discipline management using appropriate IR procedures
• Handling and resolving customer queries professionally and efficiently
• Daily cash-up reconciliation and analysis of trading variances or losses
• Petty cash management, reconciliation, and float issuance
• Monitoring of fuel levels and reconciliation of deliveries (against Delivery Notes and ATG readings)
• Inventory management: oversight of daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts
• Ensuring supplier GRNs are captured accurately and prepared for payment processing
• Generating remittances for bookkeeper and producing item labels where applicable
• General administrative duties related to site governance, reporting, and operational controls