An Office Administrator for their Gosforth Park Distribution Centre in Germiston, Gauteng. Coordinate office operations, petty cash, procurement, PPE inventory, and HR/H&S admin support.
📍 Role Overview
- Company: Mr Price Group (Logistics Division)
- Location: Gosforth Park Distribution Centre (DC), Germiston, Gauteng
- Industry: Retail Logistics & Supply Chain
- Experience Level: 2–3 Years Administrative Experience
- Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
🎯 Purpose of the Role
As an Office Administrator at Mr Price Group’s Gosforth Park DC, you will serve as the backbone of day-to-day administrative, logistical, financial, and HR support operations within the Distribution Centre. This multi-functional role requires exceptional organizational skills, accuracy in handling records, and the ability to seamlessly coordinate between suppliers, DC employees, visitors, and management.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
1. General & DC Office Administration
- Reception & Access Control: Manage front-desk duties, handle incoming calls, greet visitors, oversee visitor access, and coordinate courier/delivery arrivals.
- Meeting & Event Management: Book meeting rooms, coordinate schedules, take accurate meeting minutes, and distribute them to stakeholders.
- Stock & PPE Control: Manage uniform and PPE allocations, issue pass-out books, and control stationery inventory and general office supplies.
- Document Management: Maintain organized, up-to-date physical and digital filing systems adhering to corporate compliance standards.
2. Financial Administration Support
- Procurement: Request quotations from suppliers for general purchases (groceries, safety gear, office supplies) and liaise with vendors.
- Purchase Orders: Create, track, and complete purchase orders (POs) within the company’s financial system.
- Petty Cash & Audits: Administer and reconcile petty cash funds for daily expenses and perform routine time and attendance audits.
- Vendor Onboarding: Collect administrative and compliance documentation from prospective suppliers for approval.
3. HR & Health & Safety (H&S) Support
- HR Record Keeping: Maintain confidential employee files, assist with new-hire onboarding, and serve as the first point of contact for daily staff queries.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Track DC Health & Safety activities, keep H&S training logs updated, and process Injury on Duty (IOD) documentation and queries.
- Internal Communication & Engagement: Keep DC notice boards current and assist in organizing workplace culture, wellness, and engagement initiatives.
✅ Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (Essential).
- Work Experience: Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a busy administrative or operational support role.
- Advantageous Experience: Prior work within a Distribution Centre (DC), warehouse, logistics, or FMCG environment.
- Technical Proficiency: High level of competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
🧠 Core Competencies & Skills
- Organizational Excellence: Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and maintain clean audit trails across multiple admin functions.
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Professional, clear, and confident communication with contractors, drivers, DC staff, and executive management.
- Detail-Oriented & Discreet: Meticulous in handling financial reconciliations, time sheets, and confidential employee records.
🌟 Why Join Mr Price Group Logistics?
Mr Price Group is one of South Africa’s top retail giants (encompassing Mr Price, Mr Price Sport, Miladys, Sheet Street, and Studio 88).
- Supply Chain Scale: Work within a state-of-the-art Distribution Centre setup.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into specialized logistics, procurement, facilities management, or HR roles within the broader Mr Price network.