Store Admin Manager - Pinetown (55386)

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national retail group is seeking a Store Admin Manager for their Pinetown location. This role involves overseeing financial and administrative operations at key retail outlets, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence. Candidates must have retail administrative experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, and a matric qualification. The position offers a competitive CTC package and comprehensive benefits, including medical aid. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment and contribute to high service standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical aid

Staff discounts

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport required.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a retail administrative team-lead role.
• Flexibility to work retail hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all store administration, reporting, and audit compliance.
• Oversee all cash office operations and ensure transaction accuracy.
• Assist with store budgeting and financial reporting.
• Support the Store Manager with finance and audit readiness.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualifications in finance or retail management

Tools

Excel

SAP

Retail management systems

Job description

Job title: Store Admin Manager - Pinetown (55386)

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown

Application Deadline: December 03, 2025

Job Overview

Our client, a leading national retail group, is seeking experienced Store Admin Managers to oversee the financial and administrative operations of key, high‑traffic retail outlets across the Pietermaritzburg and Durban and surrounding areas. Each successful candidate will take responsibility for one key branch, with multiple positions available across the region.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all store administration, reporting, and audit compliance.
• Oversee all cash office operations, including daily takings, banking, and float management in line with company procedures.
• Disseminate, collate, and report all relevant information between store and department managers to encourage strategic goal congruency.
• Monitor and reconcile transactions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal controls.
• Manage cashier performance, service levels, and overtime control.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, tender variances, and run‑end reports.
• Maintain full accountability for cash handling, collections, and POS integrity.
• Manage all goods receiving, credits, and returns in compliance with SOPs.
<>Ensure transaction accuracy and integrity across all incoming and outgoing stock.
• Monitor and verify all inventory‑related documentation and reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on stock, shrinkage, and goods in transit.
• Ensure accurate capturing and integrity of transactions in SAP.
• Assist with store budgeting, expense control, and profitability tracking.
• Drive adherence to internal controls and company SOPs.
• Manage and facilitate human resource processes, submissions, and documentation for the entire business unit in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Take total ownership of the workforce management system within the business units, including master data management and transactional management.
• Support the Store Manager with financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Ensure that the store provides an above‑expectation customer service experience.

Minimum Requirements / Non‑Negotiable

• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Matric (essential).
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Pass an MIE check, no criminal record and clear credit rating.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a retail administrative team‑lead role.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes.
• In‑depth understanding of the operational functions of a large retail environment, encompassing stock management, cost control, and reporting.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets and operational costs.
• Excellent leadership skills, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work retail hours and travel as required.

Advantageous Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in finance or retail management will be highly advantageous.
• Experience with Excel, SAP, Unisolv, SuccessFactors or similar retail systems is preferred.

Remuneration and Benefits

• CTC package – candidates with strong and relevant experience will be offered a competitive, negotiable package to incentivise a move.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Staff discounts and performance‑based incentives.