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SPAR IS HIRING
REPLENISHMENT CLERK
Listing reference: spar_000951
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Clerk
Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Assist the category buyer with all aspects of procurement.
Job description
- Ensure orders are processed through EDI daily.
- Assist category buyer with administration.
- Load new products on the system.
- Order exception report and non-deliveries actioned daily.
- Process store orders and supplier signed and stamped orders
- Input additional demands and promotional deal start & end dates.
- Maintain item information on existing products as required
- Assisting Retailers with product or promotional info when required
- Daily telesales and monitoring short dated stock and ageing stock
Minimum requirements
Education
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Skills
- Customer-focused
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Numerical aptitude
Languages
- English: Fluen
Work Experience
- FMCG Industry Experience
Employment Equity
- The SPAR Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
- All positions are advertised in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Policy.
CATEGORY MANAGER
Listing reference: spar_000949
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 September 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.
The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.
INVENTORY MANAGER
Listing reference: spar_000944
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Stores and Inventory
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
The purpose of this position is to ensure optimal stock levels, accurate records, and efficient processes to balance supply and demand, minimize costs, and support business goals.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Manage daily inventory activities, ensuring stock levels are accurately recorded and maintained.
- Develop and execute inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies, losses, and wastage.
- Lead cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data.
- Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems, ensuring seamless integration with other departments.
- Generate regular reports on inventory levels, turnover rates, and stock performance, providing insights for management decisions.
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and collaborate with the marketing teams to take corrective actions.
- Optimize warehouse space and layout to ensure efficient stock storage and easy accessibility while minimizing contamination.
- Develop, mentor, and manage a team within the inventory department, ensuring adherence to procedures and fostering continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance appraisals to review staff performance and identify training needs.
- Implement effective disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in inventory handling and storage processes.
- Oversee the management of inventory-related risks and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Fulfil any other reasonable tasks requested by management.
KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Degree/ National Diploma or Certificate in Logistics Management or related qualification
- 3 years’ experience in inventory management function.
- Computer Literacy competence (SAP-EWM, MS Office)
- High level of stress tolerance, high energy levels and the ability to work under pressure.
- Operational understanding of SPAR warehouse internal business processes and systems would be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and administration skills.
- Must be goal orientated, analytical, and pro-active.
- Ability to manage day to day operational issues and resolve operational problems independently.
- Sound leadership / management skills and a strong customer service orientation.
- Flexibility - prepared to work after hours, weekends, and willingness to multi-task in other functions.
- Ability to develop an open, sincere, and trusting relationship with our retailers as well as suppliers
Minimum requirements
Education
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- National Diploma in Logistics Management
- National Diploma in Operations Management
Skills
- Interpersonal Problem Solving
- Team Management
- Active Leadership
- Inventory Management
- SAP EWM
- SAP Systems
- Customer Service
- Effective Written Communication
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
Language
- English (Fluent)
The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.
DESPATCH SUPERVISOR
Listing reference: spar_000932
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Receiving
Location: Nelspruit
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To coordinate and control the loading of stock for delivery, ensuring timely, accurate and efficient dispatch of orders.
Job description
• Communicate issues with night shift where necessary.
• Control accuracy of Documentation – CLDA’s.
• Control damages before loading.
• Monitor On-time loading.
• Perform Pre-cooling checks of the trailer temperature before loading (where applicable).
• Plan daily workload of staff requirement, urgent orders, and special attention retailer orders.
• Conduct staff meetings.
• Supervise and oversee the accurate loading of the stock onto trucks.
• Ensure asset tracking sheet information has been completed and supervise return of lugs by matching store claims versus actual lugs returned.
• Resolve queries/complaints received effectively and provide timeous feedback.
• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Perform daily housekeeping routine.
• Allocate the stock into respective trucks accurately and within the required time frame.
The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Minimum requirements
Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric. Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Communication, Team Player, Customer-Focused, Quality Orientation, Stress Tolerance. Work Experience: FMCG, Similar work experience.
The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.
INVENTORY CONTROLLER
Listing reference: spar_000937
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Stores and Inventory
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
The Inventory Controller is responsible for effectively monitoring, controlling and managing all inventory-related activities within the warehouse. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy, minimising shrinkage, ensuring operational compliance with SPAR BOPs, and supporting the efficient flow and management of stock. The Inventory Controller also provides leadership to the department, monitors performance and ensures that inventory processes are consistently maintained to the required standards.
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the department on daily basis.
- Compile and analyse daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports.
- Ensure maximum space utilisation.
- Manage and monitor shrinkage, by conducting stock checks, investigate lost and misallocated stock.
- Ensure that damages are removed and adjusted timeously on the computer system.
- Monitor WIC and report on all cancelled lines daily, ensuring cancel line targets are achieved.
- Assist in all Inbound functions as and when required.
- Maintain housekeeping and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Conduct daily green area meetings with staff.
- Manage staff performance through ROI process.
- Maintain and conduct grievance and disciplinary procedures when required.
- Lead and manage Warehouse stock-take as and when required.
- Facilitate team development through the TNA process.
- Monitor, analyse, and effectively manage staff attendance and absenteeism.
- Process staff timecards on the computer system.
- Enforce Inventory policies and BOPs to ensure operational compliance.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Minimum requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric certificate
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain advantageous
- Relevant Inventory department experience
- Knowledge of warehouse systems essential
- Computer literacy and SAP knowledge essential
- Ability to function effectively within a team environment
- Willingness to work overtime, and flexibility when required
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Must be methodical, pro-active and accurate
- Sound leadership skills
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Inventory control and management
- Warehouse systems
- SAP knowledge
- Inventory accuracy and KPI monitoring
- Shrinkage control
- Stock checks and stock investigations
- Warehouse stock-take management
- Space utilisation
- Inbound functions
- Staff performance management
- Attendance and absenteeism management
- Grievance and disciplinary procedures
- Team development and TNA process
- Report compilation and analysis
- Computer literacy
- Written and verbal communication
- Leadership and team management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Methodical and proactive approach
- Knowledge and enforcement of Inventory policies and BOPs
- Housekeeping and safety standards
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application together with copies of all relevant qualifications to Sizakele Dube - Whse.Recruitment@spar.co.za
