Job Description

Fuel Service Station Assistant Manager (JB5531)
Kempton Park, Gauteng
R10 000 to R15 000 a month (Depending on qualifications and experience) + Monthly performance Incentives
Permanent
A well-established Fuel service station based in Kempton Park is looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Manager to oversee the full day-to-day operations of a busy petrol station. Reporting directly to the Owner, this role involves the end-to-end management of both the forecourt and convenience store operations, with a dual focus on leadership and financial governance. Two on-site supervisors (forecourt and store) will report to the Assistant Manager, who will lead a permanent staff of approximately 24. The successful candidate will bring strong administrative capabilities, people management experience, and the drive to operate in a fast-paced retail environment. This is a newly created position offering long-term growth, with potential to step into a full Site Manager role over time.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12
Post-matric certificate or qualification
Minimum 2-3 years' supervisory experience (non-negotiable)
Strong administration skills
Proficiency in MS Word and especially MS Excel (key requirement)
Willingness to work retail hours and alternate weekends
Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Must reside near Kempton Park (within reasonable commute)
Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
Duties and Responsibilities:
Full operational management of the service station, including forecourt and store
Leadership and oversight of 2 direct-report supervisors and total staff complement of 24
Recruitment and selection of new staff in collaboration with the site owner
Staff discipline management using appropriate IR procedures
Handling and resolving customer queries professionally and efficiently
Daily cash-up reconciliation and analysis of trading variances or losses
Petty cash management, reconciliation, and float issuance
Monitoring of fuel levels and reconciliation of deliveries (against Delivery Notes and ATG readings)
Inventory management: oversight of daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts
Ensuring supplier GRNs are captured accurately and prepared for payment processing
Generating remittances for bookkeeper and producing item labels where applicable
General administrative duties related to site governance, reporting, and operational controls
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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