Spar Vacancies

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SENIOR REAL ESTATE MANAGER

Listing reference: spar_000798

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Property & Real Estate

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Senior Real Estate Managers’ responsibility will be for new site and organic top line sales growth per format, across agreed Brands within a designated geography. Develops and executes growth strategies and plans. Builds and leads a highperformance team who are motivated to achieve sustainable top line sales growth. Builds collaborative, strategic working partnerships with property development community, Retail Operations, colleagues and SPAR Retailers.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develops a strategy (36- month cycle, including sales growth targets) for new
establishments per format aligned to regional strategies.
• Develops a long-term plan and roadmap for new site growth in support of regional
goals by format and Brand.
• Develops organic growth strategy within defined geographies by format and Brand.
• Contributes to the annual regional business planning process regarding sales
growth / growth targets.
• Presents progress reports against plans and projections to Real Estate Head of
Department.
• Presents progress reports against plans and projections to Regional DC
Executives.
• Collaborates with Retail Operations and other internal role players regarding new
site and organic growth developments.
• Provides ongoing evaluations of key real estate processes and governance
processes to ensure effective decision making.
• Submits contingency plans to address strategy and goal shortfalls.
• Drives relationships with Property development community, and other stakeholders
within the real estate ecosystem.
• Presents Property Forums, Financial institutions and other external role players to
enhance Brand awareness.
• Collaborates with design, engineering, property developers, real estate brokers,
local authorities and legal counsel to drive new site developments and competitor
conversions.
• Facilitates macro and micro demographic research within a geographical
catchment area and prepares market and site analysis to drive decision-making.
• Presents findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and teams,
through formal decision-making and forums.
• Presents new site proposals to Regional Guild Committees.
• Negotiations and conclude lease agreements and legal contracts across all
Brands, in accordance with best practice and Company policy.
• Prepares requisite documentation in motivation of new head lease agreements to
Group Real Estate Committee. Completes special projects as assigned.
• Collaborates with internal departments, with Retail Operations, Development,
Finance and Legal in furtherance of business objectives.
• Manages retailer relationships and provides real estate support and guidance.
• Lead Real estate capability building within a region and contributes to standardised
processes, best practice and reporting for Real Estate within SPAR.
• Monitors total sales (organic and new sites) progress against set targets within
designated geography.
• Provides monthly reports and updates to leadership.
• Facilitates team meetings, ensuring effective communication and follow up on
agreed action items.

Minimum requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Administration, Legal or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Real Estate sector, preferably retail
environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a management role with proven professional team and
leadership skills.
• 8 years’ experience negotiating and concluding lease renewals and agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet growth targets and create effective business networks
in the property sector.
• A proven track record in managing multiple business demands.
• Proven experience in building successful partnerships with senior executives and
key stakeholders in large, diverse, federated organisations.

Desirable Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate practices and finances with the ability to
assess property viability.
• Outstanding leadership skills in a competitive, “sales target” environment.
• Excellent negotiator with proven lease negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:
• Excellent stakeholder and partner influencing and engagement skills.
• Outstanding demonstrated written business and legal communication skills as well
as presentation, and people skills, to interface effectively with all levels of
colleagues and with external customers in a collaborative manner.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan, manage and organise multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates leadership and can guide and influence others through effective
communication.
• Demonstrated ability to produce commercial analysis, reports, and presentations.
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational.

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HR Logistics Controller

Listing reference: spar_000800

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other : Human Resources and Recruitment

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the generalist Human Resource function mainly within the Operations/ Logistics departments

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

▪ Facilitate recruitment and selection, and induction and on-boarding processes within the company
▪ Facilitate all HR processes in the employment cycle, in line with policy and legislation.
▪ Ensure that all appointments, transfers and promotions are effectively managed.
▪ Employee relations – manage operational implementation of company code of conduct, maintain open/regular communication with key stakeholders, represent the company at CCMA conciliations & arbitrations, provide IR related information/guidance to Line management & employees.
▪ Employee benefits administration.
▪ Participate and Guide Management in disciplinary processes
▪ Providing HR support in the operations department.
▪ Advise and partner with Line Management in driving performance management processes
▪ Promoting employee engagement, by facilitating culture/ values, continuous improvement, team development and staff empowerment interventions.
▪ Partner with the Human Resources (HR) team and Company stakeholders to ensure that strategic HR objectives are met.
▪ Handling and resolving staff related enquiries
▪ Monitor compliance to company policies and procedures.
▪ Participate in all HR and ad hoc projects
▪ Assist in performing other related functions within dept & as requested by HR Manager. 

Minimum requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

▪ Three years tertiary qualification in Human Resources management.
▪ Computer literacy in MS Office essential.
▪ Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in HR role
▪ IR and Recruitment experience essential.
▪ Good understanding of SA Labour legislation.
▪ Working knowledge/experience in Industrial relations
▪ Experience with CCMA conciliations and arbitrations essential.
▪ Sound leadership and people skills.
▪ Good communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Store Admin Manager

Listing reference: spar_000797

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Melmoth

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Purpose of the position: Implement and maintain systems to ensure that the administration is effectively executed in the store. The Administration Manager needs to assure effective Administration and compliance with all regulations and procedures.

Job description

KPA

 General Store Administration Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Frontline
• Responsible for managing the Cash Office
• Including Controlling Cashier Floats, day end cashup/banking process, banking queries,
• Responsible for managing monthly banking, frontline, Customers
• Responsible for managing the administration of Receiving
• Correct process and checks being followed at Back Door to minimize risk
• GRV capture –   to ensure daily cut off’ s and month end deadlines are met, ensure GRV’s are captured accurately and promptly
• Responsible for managing Sundry Expenses – process, maintain costs to within budget,
•  On a rotational basis it may be required to open and close the store and follow the full procedure for this process

Stock Counts

• Responsible for preparation and planning of quarterly stock counts
• Responsible for deadlines and process of weekly Department Stock Counts
• Responsible for all admin related to the stock take processes

 Liaising across the Business units

• Effective liaison across other Departments to ensure Admin processes are carried out and deadlines met
• Effective liaison with Regional Office Departments – Admin, Finance, Merchandise, Ops, HR
• Foster a partnership approach to working with other teams across the business and key business stakeholders
• Establish and proactively manage internal business relationships
• Communicate and liaise with key staff at all levels throughout the business to influence desired improvement 
• Handling store discipline and CCMA cases

 Policies & procedures

• Implementing Company Strategies, policies and procedures
•  Ensure adherence to the correct implementation of systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure integrity of all processes and procedures by carrying out operational checks
•  Ensure implementation and enhancement of ay admin SOP’s

Ad-hoc Admin Responsibilities

• Responsible for general Admin related functions in store including stationery, adhoc reporting requirements to Head Office

Personnel Management

• Liaising with Departments to manage weekly Staff scheduling and collation of monthly Payroll data for submission to Head Office

Minimum requirements

Competencies Required:

·       Matric, plus HR/Admin Tertial Qualification

·       2-3 years’ Admin/HR experience

·       2 years’ supervisory role

·       Experience in Front End

·       IR Experience

·       Computer literate at intermediate level

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Accounts Payable Clerk

Listing reference: spar_000799

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and correct reconciling of all creditors accounts from Vendor Line item (Age Analysis) to the supplier statements and payments thereof.

Job description

THE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

▪Receiving statements and effecting payment according to payment terms.
▪Reconciling Vendor Line item against supplier statement and the resolution of reconciling transactions

Minimum requirements

THE PERSON MUST SATISFY THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

▪A Matric Certificate (with Accounting as a subject advantageous);
▪Display a high degree of accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
▪SAP experience an advantage.
▪FMCG experience an advantage.
▪Advanced computer skills, especially in Excel.
▪Able to cope under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
▪Minimum of four years’ experience with computerized creditor reconciliation systems.
▪Possess excellent numerical and organisation skills.
▪Good communication skills with internal and external customers

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