- Coordinate reception and front-desk function, ensuring calls, visitors, and enquiries are handled professionally and directed to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Coordinate visitor access, courier services, and incoming/outgoing deliveries to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, venue bookings, minute-taking, and distribution of minutes.
- Coordinate uniform and PPE allocations, distribution, and record-keeping, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Coordinate the ordering, distribution, and stock control of stationery and office supplies.
- Administration and stationery control of pass-out books.
- Maintain accurate records, filing systems and documentation in line with company standards.
- Undertake additional administrative duties and projects as required.
- Request quotations for general purchases (groceries, safety wear, etc.) and liaise with suppliers.
- Administer purchase order process on the financial system till completion.
- Conduct time and attendance audits.
- Administer and reconcile petty cash for day-to-day business expenses in accordance with company procedures.
- Request administrative documents from potential new vendors to submit for approval.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR information.
- Support onboarding processes and new starter administration.
- Monitor and coordinate DC Health & Safety (H&S) activities, including tracking compliance requirements, training records, updating and maintaining safety records.
- Administer IOD process and assist with IOD-related queries and documentation.
- Act as the first point of contact for general employee queries, providing administrative support and escalating matters to the Divisional People Team where required.
- Update and maintain notice boards regularly, ensuring information is current and clearly displayed.
- Support the planning and execution of culture, engagement and wellness initiatives across the DC.
- Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources or related field.
- 2–3 years experience in an administrative or support role.
- Experience within a Distribution Centre (DC), warehouse, logistics, or FMCG environment will be advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills Required
- Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in an administrative or support role
- Experience within a distribution centre, warehouse, logistics, or FMCG environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
