Spar Vacancies

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Senior Project Accountant

Introduction

A position has become available for a Senior Project Accountant (Marketing) to join our dynamic team.

Job description

To provide the Marketing department with timeous accurate and complete operational and financial information in support of supply chain excellence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Management –

Perform balance sheet reconciliations, manage contracts within budget, maximise return on investment/ assets, internally optimize sales mix, monitor GPs daily, perform strategic evaluation of new products and promotions to drive new business, analyse and report back on guild subsidy utilized on promotions versus sales upliftment and product ROI. Participate in manufacturer income supplier negotiations to optimize income. Monitor and manage supplier variable rebates and trade terms in order to maximise annual overriders, evaluate the financial impact on working capital/ profit of strategic buy-ins. 

Budget and Cost Control –

Review monthly variable costs against budget, build operational efficiencies through continuous improvement, provide financial guidance to department, analyse effectiveness of promotions, control capex in line with C/O requirements. Monitor, recon and report back on overall guild budget utilization on a monthly basis.

Reporting –

Report weekly/ monthly financial flash reports and review forecasts with cost centre owners. 

People and Leadership –

Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, support the development of a high-performance culture, measure financial KPA’s of department management, provide leadership in line with company values, manage and lead a small team.

Ad-hoc Projects –

Perform any finance related projects as requested by the Divisional Finance Executive and/or Marketing Executive.

Minimum requirements

• CA (SA) qualification essential.
• Five years relevant working experience as a Financial Manager within the FMCG environment advantageous. 
• Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizing, time management, analytic and problem-solving skills. 
• Assertive, decisive and diplomatic. 
• Ability to translate business strategy into tactical plans in relation to financial objectives. 
• Detailed understanding of the processes and systems within supply chain operations.
• Understanding of revenue versus cost relationship and ability to translate into a flexible budget, 
• Ability to develop a working knowledge and understanding of supplier, retailer and service provider businesses and impact on customer service. 
• Willingness to work flexible hours in line with business requirements. 

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative Action Policy.

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
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7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

Baker

Introduction

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is looking for an experienced and dynamic Baker to join our vibrant team, based in Sunningdale (Cape Town).

Job description

The purpose of the Baker is to manufacture yeast based bakery products to quality standards according to the Bakery manager’s production plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement cyclical production plans
• Control ingredients used in baking yeast based products 
• Control stock
• Hygiene & housekeeping
• Supervise staff
• Customers

Minimum requirements

• Matric / NQF level 4 equivalent
• Recognized technical qualification in yeast-based baking
• At least 3 years baking experience

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge
• Production chain
• Cold chain
• Manufacturing process
• Equipment handling
• Supervision
• Safety
• Bakery trends

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Blockman

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Blockman to join our dynamic team, based in the Northern Suburbs – Cape Town.

Job description

The purpose of Blockman is to cut meat products to quality standards according to the Butchery manager’s production plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement daily production plans
• Control stock
• POS & pricing
• Hygiene & housekeeping
• Customers

Minimum requirements

• Grade 10 school leavers certificate / NQF level 3 equivalent 
• Grade 2 Meat Cutting Certificate
• Recognized Butchery apprenticeship / Learnership
• At least 2 years experience in a retail meat market
• Super-marketing experience would be advantageous 

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge
• Cold chain management
• Production planning
• Meat cutting techniques
• Block tests and costings
• Quality indicators
• Sanitation control
• Meat and poultry cooking methods
• Butchery trends

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Store Manager

Introduction

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is looking for an experienced and dynamic Store Manager to join our vibrant team, based in Sunningdale (Cape Town). With a commitment to quality and community, we seek someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving business success.

Job description

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Lead and inspire a team to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, development, and scheduling.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and product quality.
• Control inventory, manage supply orders, and optimize stock levels.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
• Prepare reports on sales, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Implement marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed diligently.

Minimum requirements

• Proven experience as a Spar Store Manager or similar managerial role in retail.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in retail management software and Microsoft Office.
• A strong understanding of customer service, inventory management, and budgeting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant educational qualifications.

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Merchandiser

Introduction

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is looking for an experienced and dynamic Merchandiser to join our vibrant team, based in Sunningdale (Cape Town).

Job description

The purpose of the Merchandiser is to order and merchandise products and interact and advise customers in selling merchandise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock
• Hygiene, safety & housekeeping
• Signage & pricing
• Customer service

Minimum requirements

• Matric / NQF level 4 equivalent
• At least 2 years experience in retailing

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge
• Cold chain management

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Accounts Payable Controller

Introduction

A position has become available for an Accounts Payable Controller to join our dynamic team.

Job description

• To supervise and ensure accurate and timeous reconciliations are submitted.
• Timeous preparation of monthly, weekly and daily payment batches.
• Resolve supplier queries in conjunction with the Recon Clerks to ensure all queries are resolved timeously.
• Prepare, review and upload adjustments as and when required.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is appropriately captured and up to date.
• Ensure that all set objectives are met (Individual and Team).
• Assist with month-end reporting.
• Assist with audit requirements for internal and external engagements.
• Prepare timeous and accurate cash forecasting for team.
• Manage open portal claims with team to get suppliers to resolve open claims timeously.
• Review of the creditors ledger to ensure aged items actioned and account kept current.
• Conduct grievance and disciplinary procedures when required.
• Manage staff performance and facilitate team development.
• Rotation of staff accounts.
• Monitor, analyse, and effectively manage staff attendance and absenteeism.
• Other adhoc tasks and projects.

Minimum requirements

• Matric with higher grade maths and accounting.
• Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting.
• High level of numeral literacy.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervisory role.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Computer skills necessary – Microsoft word/excel and SAP advantageous.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• The ability to work as part of the team.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Previous reconciling experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the SPAR Creditors system would be advantageous.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Assistant Food Services Manager

Introduction

SPAR Stone Square is recruiting for an Assistant Food Services Manager (based in Stellenbosch – Cape Town) to assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day management tasks of running the food service departments to the required store standards.

Job description

• Able to run a shift and take responsibility of running the food service departments and overseeing the remaining store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage the bakery staff, the kitchen staff and service counter staff.
• Ensure bakery and kitchen production to planned schedules – baked goods and daily meal offerings.
• Experience in Menu Planning and Costings will be required.
• Staff management and training – able to impart skills and empower staff.
• Oversee ingredient orders and manage the purchase budget.
• Manage weekly and year-end stock takes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety and obtain a minimum audit score of 95% across the food service departments.
• Implement proactive and corrective action based on food safety standards and audits.
• Adhoc admin duties.
• Shift and weekend work is required.

Minimum requirements

• Proven management experience and a disciplined and consistent staff management ability.
• 5 years of previous experience in a catering service and/or an industrial/commercial kitchen is essential.
• Grade 12 is required.
• Culinary qualification is advantageous.
• Good client liaison and interpersonal skills.
• Strong admin and computer skills (Excel, Outlook, World Wide Web).
• Must be able to work independently.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license.
• Be a neat and well organized person.
• Attention to detail.
• A passion for food and service.
• Ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Assistant Store Manager

Introduction

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd. is recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager – located in Nelspruit.

Job description

Manage the Supermarket/Floor Department, Fresh Department (Bakery, Butchery, Fruit and Vegetables and Take Away) profitability and day to day operations. Manage buying for the store. Ensure the Supermarket and Fresh strategy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are implemented according to agreed standards to deliver on sales and profitability targets. Manage in store activities to enhance Customers’ shopping experience.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and review the team and departments key performance areas
• Manage Efficient range and stock management
• Management of suppliers of product and equipment
• Ensure excellent service to customers
• Manage adherence to the implementation of Food Safety and OHS requirements
• Management and understanding of systems, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Execute plans to maintain excellent compliance and operational standards
• Relieve Store Manager when his on annual leave

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• A retail qualification would be advantageous
• 3-4 years’ experience in a senior store management position
• Passion for entrepreneurial thinking
• Must be assertive and excellent in decision making
• Efficient in building strategic relationships with staff and customers
• Excellent communication skills
• A self-starter

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Be available to work irregular hours in consideration of operational demands
• Valid SA driver’s license
• Own transport
• Be prepared to relocate

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan. 

Confectioner

Introduction

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is looking for an experienced and dynamic Confectioner to join our vibrant team, based in Sunningdale (Cape Town).

Job description

The purpose of the Confectioner is to manufacture confectionery products to quality standards according to the Bakery manager’s production plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement cyclical production plans
• Control ingredients used in baking confectionery
• Control stock
• Hygiene & housekeeping
• Supervise staff
• Customers

Minimum requirements

• Matric / NQF level 4 equivalent
• Recognized technical qualification in Confectionery
• At least 3 years baking experience

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge
• Production chain
• Cold chain
• Manufacturing process
• Equipment handling
• Supervision
• Safety
• Bakery trends

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Barista

Introduction

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is looking for an experienced and dynamic Barista to join our vibrant team, based in Sunningdale (Cape Town).

Job description

A Barista is a professional who makes and serves beverages such as coffee, tea and specialty beverages. They can also handle pastries, sandwiches and other foods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control stock
• POS & pricing
• Hygiene & housekeeping
• Customer service
• Open and close the coffee and juice bar

Minimum requirements

• Matric, relevant training is a plus
• Previous experience in a barista role or similar customer service position preferred

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge
• Principles
• Merchandising
• Cold chain
• Customer service
• Equipment handling
• Safety

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Blockman

Introduction

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is looking for an experienced and dynamic Blockman to join our vibrant team, based in Sunningdale (Cape Town).

Job description

The purpose of Blockman is to cut meat products to quality standards according to the Butchery manager’s production plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement daily production plans
• Control stock
• POS & pricing
• Hygiene & housekeeping
• Customers

Minimum requirements

• Grade 10 school leavers certificate / NQF level 3 equivalent 
• Grade 2 Meat Cutting Certificate
• Recognized Butchery apprenticeship / Learnership
• At least 2 years experience in a retail meat market
• Super-marketing experience would be advantageous 

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge
• Cold chain management
• Production planning
• Meat cutting techniques
• Block tests and costings
• Quality indicators
• Sanitation control
• Meat and poultry cooking methods
• Butchery trends

Wood Drive KWIKSPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Bookkeeper / Creditors Controller

Introduction

A position has become available for a Bookkeeper / Creditors Controller to join our dynamic team, based in Gordons Bay (Western Cape).

Job description

The purpose of the Bookkeeper / Creditors Controller is perform processing function and maintain the day to day administration activities of a Super Spar Store.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Personnel administration.
• Debtors.
• Creditors.
• General ledger.
• Store documentation.
• Multi-skilling.

Minimum requirements

• Matric / NQF level 4 equivalent preferably with accounts.
• At least 2 years experience in basic bookkeeping and creditors.
• Computer literacy required, including the use of spreadsheets.

Knowledge:

• Credit control.
• Bookkeeping.
• Payroll.
• HR records.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Salaries Controller

Introduction

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd., is recruiting for a Salaries Controller at its Distribution Centre, located in Nelspruit.

Job description

To ensure timeous preparation of payroll, employees are remunerated in accordance with legislation as well as collective agreements.

Key Performance Areas:

• Salaries: processing salaries for the company for various staff categories: permanent, fixed term & contractors.
• Leave through ESS system: managing the entire leave process –processing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Loading of staff expense claims EFT payments.
• Loading EFT file for net salary payments.
• Maintain system database: load new employees, update records, process terminations and transfers and any other changes.
• Printing and distributing payslips and dealing with payroll queries.
• Processing yearly increases and bonuses.
• Submitting monthly statutory returns (e.g., UIF).
• EMP201: Prepare EMP201’s monthly for staff, load EMP201 on SARS E-filing.
• Printing annual IRP5’s.
• Easyfile submissions (EMP501, etc.).
• Annual COID return and -payment.
• Prepare and timeously submit mid-month and month end payroll reports.
• Prepare and timeously submit reports / schedules for third party payments and ensure they are processed and paid over.
• Administer and accurately process statutory deductions and employee benefits while ensuring all HR policies and labour legislation are adhered to.
• Liaison with retirement fund and medical aid administrators.
• Bookkeeping: Prepare monthly journals.
• Reconciliation of salaries-related general ledger accounts.
• Assist with annual salaries forecast and budget.
• Accounting and administrative work as and when required.

Minimum requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a similar qualification.
• Previous Data Capturing experience (essential).
• 5 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• FMCG related experience would be advantageous. 
• Payroll qualification / completed courses.
• Sage People 300 – full knowledge & experience (essential).
• ESS System for leave management.
• Good understanding of payroll principles and practice (policies and procedures).
• Working knowledge of employees’ tax legislation.
• Computer Literacy (MS word, MS excel – Intermediate to Advanced).
• Knowledge of benefits administration, legislative deductions, and 3rd party administration.
• Accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Strong literacy and numeric skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhering to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and security.
• Strong drive, initiative, sense of urgency and use of innovation to resolve business challenges in a pressurized/demanding work environment.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

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All the best with your applications.