75 Jobs in Mthatha

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for retail and people development? Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Store Manager and take ownership of a high-performance environment that thrives on operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and team growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Drive store performance to achieve and exceed sales targets.

• Maximise income streams through effective promotion of add-ons, GP, and other revenue channels.

• Ensure consistent implementation of merchandising and marketing standards.

• Attract and retain a strong and loyal customer base.

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory controls and ensure effective stock management.

• Monitor store performance in line with stock availability and customer demand.

Customer Service

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences that exceed expectations.

• Review and act on Mystery Shopper reports and customer feedback.

• Resolve product and service-related complaints quickly and effectively.

• Lead by example in reinforcing a customer-first culture among staff.

People Management

• Train, develop and motivate staff to reach full potential.

• Plan for succession and promote internal growth.

• Manage performance consistently and fairly.

• Foster a positive, engaging and productive working environment.

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, systems, and procedures.

• Oversee daily administrative duties, including cash-ups, safe checks, alarm checks and maintenance of admin files.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven retail management experience

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Target and results-oriented mindset

• Passion for customer service and retail excellence

Working Hours: Retail hours, including weekends and public holidays

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for retail and people development? Join our dynamic team as a Store Manager and take ownership of a high-performance environment that thrives on operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and team growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Drive store performance to achieve and exceed sales targets.

• Maximise income streams through effective promotion of add-ons, GP, and other revenue channels.

• Ensure consistent implementation of merchandising and marketing standards.

• Attract and retain a strong and loyal customer base.

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory controls and ensure effective stock management.

• Monitor store performance in line with stock availability and customer demand.

Customer Service

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences that exceed expectations.

• Review and act on Mystery Shopper reports and customer feedback.

• Resolve product and service-related complaints quickly and effectively.

• Lead by example in reinforcing a customer-first culture among staff.

People Management

• Train, develop and motivate staff to reach full potential.

• Plan for succession and promote internal growth.

• Manage performance consistently and fairly.

• Foster a positive, engaging and productive working environment.

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, systems, and procedures.

• Oversee daily administrative duties, including cash-ups, safe checks, alarm checks and maintenance of admin files.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven retail management experience

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Target and results-oriented mindset

• Passion for customer service and retail excellence

Working Hours: Retail hours, including weekends and public holidays

• Responsible for the branch as a whole, ensuring that the outside of the store is kept neat and tidy and that inside fixtures and fittings are accounted for and maintained.
• Co-ordination of janitorial and repair services.

• Is responsible for all stock and will be held accountable for all overages and shortages.
• Prepare requisitions to replenish stock.
• Identify and report on slow selling items
• Conduct a stock take.

• Co-ordinate the layout of shelves and merchandise of seasonal and sale displays.
• Identify new ways of promoting merchandise.
• Ensure required housekeeping standards at all times.
• Manage the quality and quantity aspects of the merchandise assortments.

• Manage the implementation of all marketing promotions to ensure maximum sales opportunities are exploited.
• Prepare and direct staff who are preparing merchandise displays
• Actively participate in promotions
• Stay up to date with current advertising trends
• Provide leadership to staff.
• Stay current with products, marketing and pricing of area retailers with similar products.
• Achieve and exceed store sales targets.
• Organizing special promotions sales & events
• Initiating changes/improvement suggestions.

• Ensure that the standard of administration and procedures in store are met.
• Ensure that the responsible persons are following proper procedures when handling all store cash. Check and verify these documents daily.
• Manage controllable expenses as this directly affects the profitability of the branch.
• Reporting to Area Manager

• Assign employees to specific duties, by way of their JD, To Do Lists, Plans and Goals.
• Encourage, assist and train employees to become a motivated sales force
• Manage performance and development of staff.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are being followed and enforce disciplinary action when necessary.
• Determine when extra temporary staff is needed and recruit same.
• Dealing with recruitment staff
• Attending and facilitating staff meetings.

• Manage the security in all aspects of the business and ensure that security procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Monitor security staff and make sure that they are alert and performing their duties to the maximum.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety standards are met.

• Apply Customer Service principles in a friendly and enthusiastic manner on a daily basis.
• Train staff in customer service
• Assist customers with enquires and complaints
• Continuously satisfy customer needs and attract clientele.

• Matric Certificate.
• NQF 5/6 Certificate or Diploma in Retail/Business Management preferable.
• Valid Drivers License Code 8 unendorsed
• 2-5 years in relevant Sales/retail/operations environment as an Assistant Manager/ Manager

FCS

Reporting to the Fleet Manager

The above position is vacant at our Mthatha Branch. The overall purpose of this position is to assist with administrative responsibilities of the Fleet Department and assisting with the control of the fleet.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• A clear criminal record
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• At least 2 years' administration experience
• Background in fleet admin is an advantage
• Ability to work extended hours when needed
• Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Key Performance Areas (not totally inclusive):

• Maintaining a filling system and document management, including archiving
• Provide administrative support to the Fleet Manager and Branch Manager
• Answering the telephone and taking messages
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Process purchase orders and invoicing
• Manage Capex and Asset requirements
• Assisting with overseeing, controlling and managing maintenance of company vehicle
• Ensure that accidents are properly investigated and appropriate action is taken, and ensure that all accident documents are completed and sent to Head Office within the required time frames
• Receiving quotations, issuing orders and forwarding invoices to Head Office, ensuring that the necessary authorisation is obtained; follow up and ensure payments are made by Creditors department
• Assisting with general office enquiries and administrative tasks

Core competencies:

• Self-development
• Communication skills
• Customer focus
• Team work
• Time management
• Be honest and reliable

Other Personality Attributes:

• Must be honest and reliable
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be assertive
• Pay attention to detail
• Customer service and relations
• Ability to work without supervision

Closing date: close of business, 11 October 2024 (no late applications will be accepted)

Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates, Disabled Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FCS team.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

• Manage Profitability

• Planning and Budgeting

• Procurement, stock control and merchandising

• Maintain Stock variances

• Financial Management

• Customer Service

• Accountable for day-to-day operations

• Operational analysis

• People Management

• Legislative compliance and corporate governance

• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Grade 12

Preferably a commerce bachelor's degree / or equivalent experience

Preferably Financial or Management diploma

5-10 years retail experience

Minimum of 3 years' in a junior-mid level management position

Previous industry related experience

Financial acumen

Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills

Merchandising principles

Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Job Title: Fleet & Maintenance Coordinator

Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape

Reports to: Operations Manager

Organisation: One to One Africa

One to One Africa is the South African-registered non-profit organization that works to transform the lives of families, especially children, women, and young people affected by poverty and chronic illness, including HIV. One to One Africa seeks to address core gaps in healthcare, education and psychosocial support in neglected and under-served communities to ensure that families survive and thrive.

One to One Africa is committed to improving community health and well-being through innovative, community-based initiatives. As part of our growing operations, we are seeking a highly organised Fleet & Maintenance Coordinator to oversee the efficient management of our vehicle fleet, ensure smooth facility operations, and support programme activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Monitors a fleet of One to One Africa's owned vehicles and mobile truck.

· Checks accident and vehicle inspection reports

· Develops and monitors a vehicle schedule for preventative maintenance

· Liaises with vehicle service outlets/repairers / refurbishments to obtain three quotes

· Issues and monitors vehicle fleet cards.

· Subscribe and track to a Fleet Tracking System (e.g. Tracker; AARTO) and monitors tracker reports on a weekly basis

· Reports traffic infringements to programme and site managers

· Supports the Travel department with vehicle linked administration tasks

· Ensures that repairs and preventative maintenance are scheduled and completed. This would include, but not be limited to, oil changes, tyre rotations and other manufacturer recommendations as well as unscheduled repairs

· Ensures that each vehicle has a travel log book to document driver name, dates, distance and destination as well as incidents during the operation of the vehicle

· Conducts quarterly inspections to ensure that the vehicle logs are accurately completed.

· Ensures that all drivers are aware and have signed the policy and SOP

· Responsible for all administrative tasks linked to the fleet and its operations, including but not limited to renewing of license discs, payment of traffic fines and recouping of paid fines

· Maintains a Fleet Management System: Prepares, coordinates and retrieves title, registration and insurance work and insures all of the licenses and insurances are valid.

· Ensure timely bank reconciliations of all the fleet expenditure.

Repair Coordination and Supervision:

· Assisting with the coordinating of contractors and overseeing timelines

· Respond to urgent maintenance issues such as plumbing leaks, electrical outages or any other building maintenance issues that requires attention

· Managing repair requests, identify and alert Operations Manager. Coordinate and supervise external contractors for repairs.

· Leading and supervising contractors on-site if any and evaluating their performance

Inspections and assessments:

§ Regularly inspecting common areas, office spaces, and building systems to identify potential maintenance issues and ensure safety standards are met.

Preventative maintenance:

§ Developing and implementing a preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment and systems to minimize breakdowns and extend their lifespan.

Inventory control:

Maintaining an adequate inventory of spare parts, tools, and cleaning supplies necessary for repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

§ Matric / Grade 12 and a diploma or relevant qualification in Fleet Management; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

§ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

§ High attention to detail

§ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

§ Good understanding of Road Transport Law, particularly traffic fines management

§ Experience with vehicle tracking system (an advantage)

§ Assist with fleet-related issues as required

§ Basic understanding of petty cash reconciliation .

Other Requirements:

· Valid Code 10 driver's license

· Clear criminal record

· PDP is an added advantage

Application Process: Submit your CV with three references, a cover letter, and certificates to and on indeed by 11 September 2025.

NB Qualifications obtained from a foreign educational institution must be accompanied with an evaluation letter from SAQA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R16 500,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

To do daily repairs, C.O.F preparation and general repairs to vehicles.

• Ensure high quality of work going back to the sites.
• Ensure that all work carried out complies with the Road Transport Act, and premier`s quality standards.
• Ensure that quotes are done as accurate as possible first time.
• Keep record on maintenance and inspections.
• Identify problems with fuel injection.

• Must have a technical N3 in Mechanical.
• Must be a qualified Diesel Mechanic

• Must have experience in Preventable, and general maintenance.
• Valid Code 10 license with PDP
• Must have at least between 5- and 10-years' experience
• FMCG transport experience
• Supervision
• Computer literate

• Excellent communication skills
• Planning & organizing
• Able to do assessments on damage vehicles
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Be able to manage through people (teamwork).
• Team Player
• Lead by example.
• Attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of the field he is in
• Must be able to travel when needed
• Must be willing to work overtime if required