Admin Manager - Pharmacy Retail

About the role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for an Admin Manager for its Centurion area pharmacy. The role manages, implements and maintains company administration policies and procedures in line with group standard operating procedures so that the store runs profitably. It covers administration, inventory, cash handling, HR processes and staff development.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a link between the store and department managers, disseminating and reporting information to support strategic goals
• Support internal and external audits and help the Store Manager with trading routines and operational improvements
• Manage inventory: investigate negative and dormant stock, balance physical stock with the SAP ledger, and manage shrinkage and consumables
• Manage cash resources, daily takings, banking, float reconciliations, run ends and internal controls; control overtime and casual spend
• Manage goods receiving, credits, returns and tender discrepancies, and ensure accurate manual processing of points to customer accounts
• Manage HR processes, documentation and the KRONOS workforce management system, and support performance management systems
• Prepare the store budget, control expenses and ensure they are booked to the correct GI accounts
• Develop staff in the cash, POS, receiving and credit functions through mentorship and performance management

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric
• At least 3 years' retail experience in receiving, capturing, till operations, cash office and customer service
• At least 2 years managing a team of around 8 people
• Willing and able to work retail hours; local travel required with a valid driver's licence and own transport
• South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records

Required skills

• MS Office
• Advantageous: SAP, basic accounting, HR knowledge and leadership
• Strong English, basic financial skills (GP, mark-up, VAT) and analytical skills

What we offer

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid, provident fund and staff account