Fuel Service Station Assistant Manager

Fuel Service Station Assistant Manager (JB5763)

Kempton Park, Gauteng

R10 000 to R15 000 a month (Depending on qualifications and experience) + Monthly performance Incentives

Permanent

A well-established Fuel service station based in Kempton Park is looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Manager to oversee the full day-to-day operations of a busy petrol station. Reporting directly to the Owner, this role involves the end-to-end management of both the forecourt and convenience store operations, with a dual focus on leadership and financial governance. Two on-site supervisors (forecourt and store) will report to the Assistant Manager, who will lead a permanent staff of approximately 24. The successful candidate will bring strong administrative capabilities, people management experience, and the drive to operate in a fast-paced retail environment. This is a newly created position offering long-term growth, with potential to step into a full Site Manager role over time.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric / Grade 12

Post-matric certificate or qualification

Minimum 2–3 years’ supervisory experience (non-negotiable)

Strong administration skills

Proficiency in MS Word and especially MS Excel (key requirement)

Willingness to work retail hours and alternate weekends

Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Must reside near Kempton Park (within reasonable commute)

Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (Not Negotiable)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Full operational management of the service station, including forecourt and store

Leadership and oversight of 2 direct-report supervisors and total staff complement of 24

Recruitment and selection of new staff in collaboration with the site owner

Staff discipline management using appropriate IR procedures

Handling and resolving customer queries professionally and efficiently

Daily cash-up reconciliation and analysis of trading variances or losses

Petty cash management, reconciliation, and float issuance

Monitoring of fuel levels and reconciliation of deliveries (against Delivery Notes and ATG readings)

Inventory management: oversight of daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts

Ensuring supplier GRNs are captured accurately and prepared for payment processing

Generating remittances for bookkeeper and producing item labels where applicable

General administrative duties related to site governance, reporting, and operational controls

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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