School Shop Manager

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s College is seeking a committed School Shop Manager to oversee operations in a vibrant educational environment. The role involves managing inventory, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and ensuring effective service delivery. Ideal candidates will have management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to customer service.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Exceptional working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in management or retail is essential.
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable.
• Bookkeeping experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with staff, students, and suppliers.
• Manage inventory and place orders with suppliers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Customer service orientation

Education

Previous experience in a management or retail position

Experience in an educational environment

Bookkeeping experience

Job description

St Peter’s College is an independent Anglican Diocesan school for boys and girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12.

The school was founded in 1998 to meet the demand for a co-educational high school in northern Sandton.

St Peter’s College offers an integrated and relevant South African high school education.

St Peter’s College is currently seeking to appoint a committed, reliable and hardworking School Shop Manager.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Previous experience in a management or retail position
• Experience in an educational environment (desirable)
• Bookkeeping experience is advantageous

Key responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective communication with all members of staff, students, parents and suppliers
• Provide accurate information on current uniform requirements and School services
• Answer queries from parents and follow up with the appropriate members of staff as required
• Place orders with suppliers, approve invoices and assist in the reconciliation of accounts
• Assist in working closely with external auditors to ensure an efficient annual audit and annual stock count is done.
• Assist in reconciling the College and PA intercompany account monthly to ensure there are no discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation and provision of accurate monthly management accounts to the PA Treasurer for review
• Negotiate and track any donations to or from the College.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of stock.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
• Determining appropriate quality control measures for all stock
• Monitor monthly stock and sales reports with the Finance Manager
• Assist the Enrolments Office with responding to prospective parents.
• Liaise with the College on all matters relating to School uniform design and use of the school crest on items.
• Demonstrate leadership in line management in the Shop staff.
• Prepare rosters, ensuring adequate staffing is in place for peak times.

Skills and Competencies:

• A high degree of confidentiality and professional judgement is essential.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal are essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students, teachers, and parents from a range of different backgrounds are essential.
• Ability to work independently with superior organisational skills, the ability to set goals and prioritize work, and the capacity to manage multiple, simultaneous tasks is essential.
• An ability to work as an effective and constructive team leader and team member is essential.
• Self-motivation in setting and accomplishing tasks is essential.
• A proactive view of customer service and capacity to think analytically to create solutions to improve service delivery and effectiveness is essential.
• Enthusiastic, assertive, self-driven and flexible
• Practical and logical problem-solving ability
• Ability to handle pressure
• Willingness to participate in the broader life of the College and to contribute positively to the ethos of the College.

St Peter’s College offers a competitive TOTAL COST TO COMPANY remuneration package (inclusive of benefits) and an exceptional working environment. Interested candidates with the appropriate experience and qualifications should submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae, with the names of at least two referees to [e-mail] by Friday, 30 May 2025

St Peter’s College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. You are therefore encouraged to submit your application timeously. The appointment of candidates is at the school’s sole discretion which considers factors such as our Employment Equity Policy. Only South African citizens or people with a valid work permit need apply.

An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from St Peter’s College within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Disclaimer St Peter’s College are committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information. By submitting your personal details and CV you acknowledge acceptance of this disclaimer. Your information will be used for the sole purpose of recruitment of the listed vacancy and the required statutory reporting. All reasonable measures will be taken to protect the information of applicants.

Closing Date

30/05/2025

Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Sandton, South Africa