Spar Jobs – 19 July 2026

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Creditors Admin Clerk /Data Capturer

Listing reference: spar_000907

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Database Administration

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Receive, Check and upload Supplier schedules onto the AS400.

Job description

• Receiving, monitoring, checking and processing all Electronic Excel Schedules sent by Suppliers.
• Checking store codes/ document dates/ VAT split of invoices / formulas.
• If not received to follow up with supplier/ process before deadline
• Identify any errors on Schedules / notify supplier and ensure corrected Schedule is received and processed.
• Manual data capture of non-electronic suppliers – alpha /numeric
• Ensure speed and accuracy of processing.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• National Senior Certificate _Matric.
• Accounting,
• Mathematics.

Skills:

Detail-Oriented, Numerics,

• Data Capturing,
• Microsoft Office,

Languages: English: Overall – Fluent.

Work Experience:

• 2 Years experience 
• Similar work experience. 

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Validation Clerk

Listing reference: spar_000906

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Clerk

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Accurate collation, investigation, and control of retailer claims, ensuring that all documents are recorded and distributed to the various departments within the DC on time and actioned in a proper manner. Sending statements electronically to relevant stores. Checking and filling of weekly miscellaneous vouchers.

Job description

• Collect all retailer claims sent to the Distribution Centre on a daily basis
• Maintain a claims register recording all relevant details pertaining to date received, actioned, etc.
• Liaise with creditors clerks, buyers, and warehouse regarding claims queries
• Collating claim statistics for SPAR Eastern Cape
• Assisting debtors’ recon clerks with any other debtors related issues
• Any other reasonable task or instruction
• Monitoring claims on Gateway.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• National Senior Certificate _Matric.

Skills:

• Debtor Finance, Microsoft Office,
• Office Administration.

Languages:

• English: Overall – Fluent.

Work Experience:

• 2 years experience 
• Similar work experience. 

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Advertising Manager

Listing reference: spar_000905

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Advertising and Communication

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The purpose of this role is to provide a diverse range of advertising duties in order to achieve business growth.

Job description

• Maintain the Corporate brand image of SPAR on all media platforms.
• Assist in creation of Advertising strategies and plans with Promotions & Advertising Manager
• Creation and management of Advertising Budgets, including maintenance of reports.
• Ensure that all reports and data is created and captured for business feedback.
• Work with stakeholders in executing and implementing the regional and national advertising strategies and plans across multiple platforms.
• Manage and co-ordinate all Advertising creative internally and with the selected agencies.
• Manage and co-ordinate Advertising Team to ensure all advertising is executed timeously, accurately and professionally.
• Adherence and management of all Advertising and Promotions critical paths.
• Control administration and coordination within the advertising function including  processing of invoices etc.
• Any other ad hoc functions as required of role or by management.
• Managing Sponsorship Controller’s activities
• Managing Sponsorship Controller’s activities.
• Work Experience: Similar work experience

Minimum requirements

Education:

• National Diploma – Marketing,
• National Senior Certificate _Matric.

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Advertising
• Marketing.
• Languages: English: Overall – Fluent.

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Category Controller

Listing reference: spar_000903

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Quality Control

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and Category Managers including compiling and circulating daily, monthly and annual reports, to assist the category managers with basic replenishment buying and ensuring that all day-to-day administration is maintained and updated.

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistant to the Category Manager
• Support the Category Manager with consolidating promotional pricing
  for monthly regional promotions.
• Updating supplier company documents and assisting with updating
  regional supply agreements.
• Follow up on orders placed with Suppliers
• Monthly / Quarterly shop-outs done to ensure regional price files are
  updated.
• Preparation and submission of certain weekly, quarterly monthly, and
  annual Marketing reports
• Co-ordinate certain department meetings- booking of venues and
  organise catering
• Co-ordination of Marketing communication to retailers and suppliers
• Assist at various Marketing related Build it events e.g., Trade Shows,
• Golf Days and Public Events and Roadshows

Minimum requirements

Education: National Diploma – Marketing. Skills: Detail-Oriented, Relationship Management, Time Management, Customer Service. Languages: English: Overall – Advanced. Competencies: Communication, Work under Pressure, Computer Literacy. Work Experience: Similar work experience.

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Retail Operations Manager

Listing reference: spar_000900

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Operations Management

Location: Namibia

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Retail Operations Manager is responsible for growing Retail and DC Sales through providing comprehensive business consulting services to our Build it stores.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Build and maintain relationships with regional Retailers, staff, and
  corporate team members
• Ensure that Build it stores adhere to minimum format and CI specifications
• Ensure that Build it stores maintain high standards of excellence scores
• Assist Build it stores to grow market share and profitability
• Measure Retailer business performance and provide advice for
  improvement
• Analysis and interpretation of financial results
• Preparing business growth plans for Build it stores
• Conducting regular store audits through structured store visits and the
  circulation of written reports to retailers, regional and national office, where
  appropriate
• Advise Retailers on modern and opposition retail trends in the hardware
  industry
• Stimulate synergies amongst retailers and team member

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary Qualification preferably in Business or Financial Management
• Minimum 5 years Retail / Home improvement experience in a senior
  management position
• Ability to engage at a high business level and inspire entrepreneurs and
  within a corporate structure
• Understanding of the building material and hardware retail environment and
  small business challenges
• Ability to assess business financial reports and to advise Retailers on business
  profitability and growth
• Microsoft Office Skills – Advanced Excel skills & Intermediate Power Point
  skills
• Financial acumen, Excel reporting, self-starter-efficiency, leadership skills,
  attention to detail and due date driven
• Sound knowledge of hardware and building material products
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration/Management, National Diploma – Finance. Skills: Detail-Oriented, Leadership, Computer Literacy. Languages: English: Overall – Advanced; Afrikaans: Overall – Advanced. Competencies: Business Acumen, Drive. Work Experience: Similar work experience.

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Category Manager

Listing reference: spar_000899

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Textile Merchandising

Location: Namibia

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To maximize profitability subject to the marketing policy by being in stock of the right product, in the right quantity, at the right price, to achieve targeted sales, gross profit and budgeted stock levels.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Develops and implements comprehensive category strategies that
  aligns with the overall Merchandise strategy and Group business goals
• Works with Data Insights and specialists to establish competitive
  market trends, performance gaps and opportunities
• Fosters strong, collaborative and strategic partnerships with key
  regional suppliers based on clear category growth strategies and plans
• Works closely with suppliers in joint business planning processes that
  review key performance indicators (KPIs) and agree actions
• Identifies and addresses potential risks such as supply chain
  disruptions, quality issues and capacity constraints
• Pricing policy leadership
• Analyse performance of categories to identify opportunities
  and develop action plans that improve retailer profitability for
  implementation.
• Develops category promotional strategies and plan to drive sales and
  increase market share versus competition
• Engages with Regional Operations and Sales Teams
  on category strategies and plans, confirming regional focus
• Responsible for Regional Supplier Trade Agreements and
  approvals
• Effectively launch house brand products at retail including
  effective execution with point-of-sale and stands
• Visit suppliers’ factories to ensure the capability of providing the
  right quality products at the right price and offer effective service
  levels to retailers
• Negotiate and achieve budgeted dropshipment and retail gross profits
• Analyses of sales data, market trends plus retailer and customer
  feedback to assess category performance on an ongoing basis
• Initiate “killer deals” to improve volumes and show leadership to
  retailers regarding preferred suppliers
• Provide product ranging leadership for existing and new stores

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant commercial, marketing or supply chain degree
• 5 – 10 years procurement experience in the Hardware Retail
  environment
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the retail supply and
  demand dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category strategies and
  plans that drive category and retailer profitability growth
• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and
  integrity
• Outstanding supplier partnership skills and strong customer orientation
• Excellent co-ordination and team skills to support effective execution
  and market share growth
• Has proven problem-solving capability in a fast-moving and dynamic
  setting, applying good judgment and responsiveness to emergent
  challenges
• Strong Presentation, Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Sound business and financial acumen
• Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Marketing. Skills: Negotiation, Business Acumen, Client Liaising, Conflict Resolution. Languages: Afrikaans: Overall – Advanced; English: Overall – Advanced. Work Experience: Similar work experience.

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Build It Retail Ops Manager

Listing reference: spar_000897

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Operations Management

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Retail operations manager is responsible for growing Retail and DC Sales through providing comprehensive business consulting services to our Build it stores.

Job description

• Build and maintain relationships with regional Retailers, staff, and corporate team members
• Ensure that Build it stores adhere to minimum format and CI specifications
• Ensure that Build it stores maintain high standards of excellence scores
• Assist Build it stores to grow market share and profitability
• Measure Retailer business performance and provide advice for improvement
• Analysis and interpretation of financial results
• Preparing business growth plans for Build it stores
• Conducting regular store audits through structured store visits and the circulation of written reports to retailers, regional and national office, where appropriate
• Advise Retailers on modern and opposition retail trends in the hardware industry
• Stimulate synergies amongst retailers and team member

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration/Management, National Diploma – Finance. Skills: Communication, Mentorship, Coaching, Negotiation, Planning. Languages: English: Speaking – Advanced; Afrikaans: Overall – Intermediate. Competencies: Business Acumen, Leading Others (B & C). Work Experience: Similar work experience.

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Category Manager

Listing reference: spar_000895

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Textile Merchandising

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to drive and promote the business through the buying of promotional and replenishment stock, communication and leadership to retailers, upholding the retail policy and maintaining category and divisional profits, retail profitability, stockholdings and service levels.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Negotiating with sales representatives from suppliers
• Maintaining comprehensive records of all transactions with suppliers
• Negotiating deals and prices to achieve competitive retail prices and budgeted gross profit for the DC and Retail
• Managing stock levels and service levels against sales and budget
• Managing product and service levels against sales and budget
• Managing product ranges within specified product categories
• Achieving targeted DC sales and gross profit
• Be part of advertising / consumer trends
• Drive sales through special promotions
• Drive sales through innovation

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or Commerce – Recommended
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in the liquor industry
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of buying systems and processes
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of product range requirements within a supermarket environment
• Proven negotiating skills
• Strong drive, initiative and creativity
• Hands-on approach to problems and solutions
• Administrative skills
• Financial skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge on the SAP system would be beneficial.
• Previous F.M.C.G. buying experience is required.
• Attention to detail
• Coaching and mentoring
• Building strategic working relationships
• Communication skills
• Customer focused
• Effective decision-making skills
• Gaining commitment
• Influential skills
• SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Minimum requirements

Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric, Bachelor’s Degree – Marketing. Skills: Influencing Skills, Decision Making, Communication, Finance, Relationship Building, Detail-Oriented, Negotiation, Mentorship, Taking Initiative, Customer-Focused, Computer Literacy.

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Salaries Clerk (B3)

Listing reference: spar_000893

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Payroll

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To fulfil all payroll tasks for allocated DC Retail Stores.

Job description

• Review and process employee hours submitted by stores.
• Entering and updating employee information into payroll system.
• Capturing hours worked, leave, overtime of employees.
• Processing of deductions (PAYE, UIF, skills, provident fund, funeral benefits etc.)
• Update payroll system with employee movements.
• Ensuring that payroll is run within the time frames and deadlines.
• Month End payroll reconciliation and processing, reporting and administration.
• Ensuring that all payments for the various deductions are correct.
• Addressing store enquiries related to salaries and resolve discrepancies that may arise.
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies or issues relating to employee wages.
• Prepare monthly and yearly reports on payroll for management review.
• Termination of employees from the system, including certificate of service, UIF and final payslips.
• Follow internal controls to prevent fraudulent activities and errors in the payroll and accounts payable process.
• Matric
• 3 years payroll experience
• VIP
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)

Minimum requirements

Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric. Skills: Payroll, Microsoft Office. Languages: English: Overall – Fluent.

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Telesales Clerk

Listing reference: spar_000892

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Clerk

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to ensure that manual and telephonic orders are captured correctly and timeously from the Retailers, Buyers, and Supplier Representatives so that stock is dispatched on time and in line with delivery schedules.

Job description

• Telesales and related administration
• Promotional analysis
• Promotional reporting
• Supplier/customer management, and managing response times and follow-up calls 
• Achieving the agreed ‘Tailored Service Packages’ results
• Effective communication with retailers
• Marketing administration support 
• Punch in orders correctly in the system, whilst ensuring that the codes and quantities are correct. 
• Ensuring that delivery dates are in line with the Retailers requirements.
• Making all changes requested by Retailers timeously.
• Substitutions of products on promotion
• Problem solving i.e. any issues that retailers face e.g. overcharges, wrong products received, picking errors, wrong quantities of products received etc.) 
• Carrying out any reasonable tasks requested by management (ad hoc duties).
• SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Minimum requirements

Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric. Skills: Relationship Building, Communication Management, Negotiation, Detail-Oriented. Languages: English: Overall – .

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Promotions Manager

Listing reference: spar_000891

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Marketing Management

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To plan, co-ordinate and implement a balanced promotional program for all SPAR formats as well as generating sales at both Retail and the Distribution Centre. To control promotional subsidy and income for the Regional Guild.

Job description

• Lead and Manage the Promotions team.
• Interact and communicate with internal departments, Central office, Suppliers and SPAR North Rand members
• Undertake Adspend negotiations with suppliers for product income and achieve regional budget in this regard.
• Coordinate additional Regional Promotional Activity including store specific promotions
• Load and manage North Rand Regional Flex.
• Present monthly Promotional programmes to/with Buyers and Purchasing Managers and Retail Operations.
• Plan strong and balanced promotions for all SPAR North Rand stores.
• Co-ordinate TOPS promotions for SPAR North Rand stores.
• Manage monthly Guild subsidy report and spenditure.
• Manage the Promotions critical path, DC GP% parameters.
• Ensure that the Promotional Schedules are posted timeously and correctly.
• Load and manage North Rand Regional Text Me.
• Manage North Rand Guild Promotions and processes for SA
• Oversee all operations for Guild processes are executed
• Promotional month reporting
• Plan and execute effective Marketing committee meetings 

• 5 years buying (Required) and/or promotional experience in the FMCG market.
• Sound product knowledge across all categories and markets
• High energy and track record of meeting tight deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to complete tasks with speed and diligence.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to create and conceptualize content both written and visual.
• Shows initiative and is a fast learner.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative action policy.
• SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Minimum requirements

Education: Advanced Diploma – Marketing, National Senior Certificate _Matric. Skills: Communication, Negotiation, Relation Building, Customer-Focused, Time Management, Detail-Oriented. Languages: English: Overall – .

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Development Manager

Listing reference: spar_000888

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Building & Construction

Job category: Business Development

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide regional leadership on design and development of new and revamped Build it stores as well as providing leadership on the development of Build it brand corporate identity.

Job description

• Provide leadership on design and development of Build it stores via the Western Cape regional office
• Research and develop retail initiatives to enhance retail sales, profitability and improve market share
• Stimulate a culture of innovation and CI adherence within Build it
• Ensure that all Build it branding and image specifications are updated and maintained
• Develop and maintain SOP for the development and store planning teams while maintaining a regional SOP library
• Provide leadership on legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to the design and development relating to Build it stores and projects within the region
• Maintain a national and regional preferred supplier list
• Review and assist with the regional preferred supplier listings (suppliers relating to store setups only)
• Provide leadership in the control and management of supplier cost to retail at regional level
• Achieve agreed targets and budgets for regional projects
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a management role

Minimum requirements

Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric, National Diploma – Architecture. Skills: Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Organizing, Planning. Languages: English: Writing – Advanced; Afrikaans: Overall – Fluent.

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