School Uniform Shop Coordinator

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Waterkloof; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional Christian school is seeking a friendly and organized individual to manage their uniform shop operations. The role includes providing professional service to parents, managing stock control, assisting with uniform fittings, and coordinating with suppliers. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with knowledge of financial systems, are essential. The position requires a dynamic individual who is attentive to detail and able to handle various operational tasks. Applications close on 03/11/2025.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in English with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident with numbers and attentive to detail.
• Able to lift stock, stand for periods, and access storage safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional service to visitors of the shop.
• Manage daily operations and stock control of the School Uniform Shop.
• Assist with uniform fittings and ensure compliance with dress code.
• Coordinate with suppliers to monitor order progress and ensure quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and storeroom.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Basic knowledge of textiles and fabrics

Tools

Point of Sales systems (Pastel or similar)

Job description

Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WHPS) is a traditional, Christian school specialising in the education of boys from Grade 0-7, and Pre-Prep boys and girls, within a nurturing, close-knit environment where future leaders are shaped with care and purpose.

We are currently seeking to appoint a friendly, organized and customer-oriented individual to support the smooth running of our daily uniform shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing friendly, professional service to parents, pupils, and staff visiting the shop.
• Managing all aspects of the School Uniform Shop, including daily operations, stock control, financial administration, and online shop orders.
• Assisting with uniform fittings and purchases, ensuring compliance with the school’s dress code.
• Receiving and displaying stock neatly; monitoring levels and ordering when replenishment is needed.
• Work closely with the Sport Department regarding sport clothing requirements for the sports seasons and coaches and with the Admissions Department regarding new pupil uniform requirements.
• Coordinate with uniform suppliers to address queries, monitor order progress, and ensure the quality and accuracy of all supplies.
• Maintaining the shop and storeroom in a clean, organized, and welcoming condition.
• Managing second-hand uniform items, including sorting, pricing, and sales records.
• Supporting general administrative and operational tasks as required.

Position Requirements

• A dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal, administration and organisational skills and a sound work ethic.
• Proficient in the English language with good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of financial systems and Point of Sales (Pastel or similar) would be an advantage.
• Confident with numbers and attentive to detail.
• Basic knowledge of textiles and fabrics, with the ability to assess quality and durability of school uniform items.
• Able to lift stock, stand for periods, and access storage safely.
• Professional, friendly, and patient with students, parents, and staff.
• Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae and written testimonials, and names and telephone numbers of at least three referees.
• Click HERE to complete the WHPS Application Form. Applications submitted without this completed application form will not be considered.

Application Process

WHPS thanks all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply regarding an interview. Should you not have received any reply to your application within a fortnight from the stipulated date, you may consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

WHPS reserves the right not to fill this position.

Closing Date

03/11/2025