Fuel Station General Manager

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Overall Site Operations: Lead and coordinate all site activities, ensuring seamless interaction between the forecourt, convenience store, and Vida e Caffe operations.
  • Staff Leadership & Scheduling: Manage and mentor a multi-level team through the Convenience Manager and forecourt supervisors, ensuring effective communication, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Inventory & Stock Control: Oversee stock management, reconciliations, and periodic audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize losses.
  • Sales & Target Achievement: Monitor sales performance, identify growth opportunities, and implement strategies to achieve site-wide profitability targets.
  • Customer Service Excellence: Promote and maintain exceptional service standards throughout all departments, ensuring all customer queries are resolved efficiently.
  • Compliance & Safety: Serve as the primary compliance officer for health, safety, security, and environmental standards, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  • Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee site financials, including cash-ups, reconciliations, and monthly reports for head office review.
  • Merchandising & Promotions: Manage product presentation, in-store marketing, and promotional activities to drive sales and maintain brand standards.
  • Site Maintenance: Ensure that all equipment, facilities, and systems are well-maintained and fully operational.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with franchise representatives, suppliers, and auditors to ensure operational alignment and site compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in fuel retail, convenience store, or related retail management. Experience managing a service station with a cafe or quick-service outlet will be advantageous.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate teams.
  • Customer Service: A customer-centric mindset with a proven record of maintaining high service standards.
  • Financial & Analytical Skills: Competence in budget management, sales reporting, and cost control.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and experience with POS and inventory systems

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1564422
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned