Fuel Service Station Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established company in Kempton Park is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy fuel service station. The role involves leadership of staff, financial governance, and operational management. Ideal candidates should have strong administration skills, supervisory experience, and proficiency in MS Excel. The position offers a salary of R10,000 to R15,000 per month, along with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Full operational management of the service station.
• Leadership of direct-report supervisors and staff.
• Daily cash-up reconciliation and analysis.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

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