An Office Manager is Wanted in Johannesburg at Concept Foods | R20000 p/m
Concept Foods is a growing food and beverage distribution business with a national footprint. Our business has a fully integrated supply chain nationally of Frozen and Dry Warehousing. Our products are supplied Nationally to Shoprite, FLM, PnP, Spar, Walmart and Makro.
The role
We’re looking for an organised, hands-on Office Manager to run the day-to-day operations of the business and keep the team working smoothly together. You’ll report directly to the owner and be the person who keeps processes, people, and systems running. As the business grows, there’s real scope for this role to grow with it.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and support the office team, including allocating work, following up, and ensuring deadlines are met
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, order processing, and coordination between sales, admin, and warehouse or delivery teams
- Manage debtors and creditors, including invoicing, collections follow-up, supplier payments, and monthly reconciliations
- Maintain and improve business processes so that work is done consistently and nothing falls through the cracks
- Work with our cloud accounting and inventory systems to keep records accurate and up to date
- Prepare regular reports for the owner on sales, stock, cash flow, and outstanding accounts
- Handle HR administration, including leave, attendance, onboarding, and staff records
- Support compliance and supplier and customer documentation
- Identify problems early and bring practical solutions to the owner
Requirements
- 4 to 8 years’ experience in an office management, administration management, or operations coordination role
- Proven experience managing or supervising a small team
- Strong working knowledge of debtors and creditors processes
- Comfortable with cloud-based accounting and inventory software
- Excellent organisation, communication, and follow-through
- Able to work independently and take ownership in a small business environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Advantageous
- Experience in the food and beverage distribution industry
- Formal accounting or bookkeeping experience or qualification
- Experience in a fast-growing or owner-managed business
What we offer
- A key position with real responsibility and direct access to the owner
- Opportunity to grow into a more senior role as the business expands
- Market-related salary depending on experience
- Medical aid contribution post probation, performance bonus, leave
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short note about your experience managing teams and working with debtors and creditors to careers@conceptfoods.co.za or apply directly through this listing.
Pay: R20 000,00 – R30 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many people have you directly managed or supervised, and what did that involve?
- Do you have hands-on experience managing debtors and creditors, including collections follow-up and supplier payments?
- Which accounting or inventory software have you used?
- Have you any experience dealing with Shoprite, PnP, Food Lovers, Spar, Walmart and Makro. If Yes please explain what the experience is.
- Do you have experience in food and beverage distribution or FMCG?
- What are your salary expectations (cost to company per month)? (
- What is your notice period, and when could you start?
- Describe a time you improved a process or fixed a problem in your workplace. What did you change, and what was the result?
- Do you own your own vehicle
Experience:
- Office management: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
