Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town 
Salary: Market-related 

Industry: Import/ export/ seafood

Contract Type:
Permanent (includes a 6-month probation period clause)

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 08:30 – 13:00
Public Holidays: 08:30 – 13:00

EE status: Preference will be given to EE candidates, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Job Purpose:

Manage the effective running of the department by achieving set targets without compromising Food Safety or Quality.

Requirements

Qualifications / Skills:

• Matric

• SAP

• Cistech

Experience Needed:

• Minimum 5 years FMCG experience

• Experience in the Seafood Industry or Food Retail will be an added advantage

Attributes & Competencies:

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Honesty, Integrity & Reliability

• Strong attention to detail

• Problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated: Ability to work with little supervision

• Willingness to learn

• Strong ability to multitask

• Openness to change and learning new systems

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise tasks

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Flexibility due to work demands

• Must have own reliable vehicle

• Well-presented

Key Responsibilities

• Wholesale sales cold calling for new and existing clients to generate new business

• Calculating and monitoring gross profit percentages

• Staff management and enforcement of company policies and procedures

• Tracking inventory movement and expiry dates

• Planning and execution of promotional activities

• Monthly stock takes, balancing, and management

• Internal and 3rd-party purchasing of stock

• Ensuring purchase orders match stock received

• Daily opening and closing of the shop

• Marketing the company brand and products on all social media platforms

• Daily till point register cash-ups and balancing

• Ensuring daily banking is completed

• Ensuring health & safety and food safety regulations are practiced and adhered to within the department