Administration Controller

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Manages fleet records, repairs, insurance claims, expenses, attendance, office facilities, supplies, access control, uniforms, PPE, and vendor administration. Responsibilities include evaluating vendor performance, resolving disputes, processing invoices and payments, creating purchase orders, and managing monthly accruals. The role requires logistics or business administration knowledge, people management experience, strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and staff-training abilities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Administration Controller to join our team in Kwa Zulu Natal

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

Reporting to the Department Manager.

Your responsibilities will include:

Office Support

  • Diligently maintain and regularly update vehicle trip-sheets, ensuring precise recording of mileage, fuel consumption, and all maintenance activities for accurate record-keeping.
  • Support operations with timely coordination of vehicle repairs, servicing, and insurance renewals. Ensuring all fuel data is recorded and any anomalies is reported back to operations.
  • Collaborate closely with the finance department to track and manage expenses related to fleet management, ensuring accurate financial records.
  • Oversee the processing of all insurance claims within the stipulated period, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with insurance requirements.
  • Oversee record keeping and reporting of time and attendance, and ensure data is accurate.

Office Management

  • Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized working environment through the application of 5S principles in office spaces.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of office equipment and furniture to ensure optimal functionality and a conducive work environment.
  • Monitor and replenish office supplies, including stationery and consumables, to support daily operations and maintain efficiency.
  • Coordinate and schedule facility repairs and maintenance, addressing issues promptly to ensure the continuous functionality of office spaces.
  • Manage office access control systems, maintaining accurate records of employee access for security and accountability.
  • Oversee the ordering of employee uniforms and coordinate the quality control of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safety compliance.

Vendor Management

  • Consistently evaluate vendor performance to ensure adherence to agreed-upon service levels and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Address any vendor-related issues or disputes promptly and efficiently to maintain smooth operations and positive vendor relationships.
  • Conduct vendor payments and efficiently upload and process invoices on the system, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.
  • Generate vendor Purchase Orders (POs) on the system and ensure that no invoices are carried over to the next month, maintaining financial accuracy.
  • Ensure the accurate processing of all monthly accruals, including those related to staff, rentals, and fuel expenses.

Attributes required:

  • Have a detailed understanding of warehouse management systems
  • Problem solving skills required
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
  • Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
  • Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
  • Good team player, hard worker, willing to be flexible with a positive attitude Must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural team
  • Must be able to train staff

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Business Administration/Finance
  • 3 years in a logistics/supply chain/warehouse/financial institution working environment
  • People Management experience

Why Join TFS:

  • Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
  • Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
  • Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
  • Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

More than just a job, we offer: 

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Skills Required

  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Finance
  • Three years of experience in a logistics, supply chain, warehouse, or financial institution environment
  • People management experience
  • Detailed understanding of warehouse management systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Personal organization and business administration skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to train staff
  • Ability to work productively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team

takealot.com Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about takealot.com and has not been reviewed or approved by takealot.com.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered aligned with qualifications in select office and tech functions. This indicates pockets where compensation matches role expectations despite broader variability.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee discounts and company-supported learning opportunities are available to some permanent staff. These perks add non-cash value that can help offset leaner core benefits in certain teams.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid sick leave, holidays, and flexible scheduling appear in some roles. Such time-off and flexibility elements contribute positively where offered.

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The Company
HQ: Cape Town
5,026 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Takealot.com is the leading eCommerce retailer in South Africa and one of the largest, most innovative eCommerce retailers on the African continent. Our mission is to be the most customer-centric online shopping destination in Africa, built around the simple concept that our customer comes first. Need help or have a question? Reach out to us via our Help Center for assistance https://www.takealot.com/help-centre Our focus is dedicated to improving the customer experience, from the moment they arrive on our website to the moment they receive their order. By aligning ourselves to this philosophy, we believe Takealot will be the #1 shopping destination across Africa.

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