Builders: Warehouse, Express, Trade Depot, Superstore

Back Office Clerk (BEX Long Beach)

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Job Description

Functions / responsibilities:Satisfy internal and external customersPresent a positive image to customers, acknowledge, approach and greet customers as required, understand theirspecial needs and respond to their queries as requiredCheck customer remarks on documentation and follow up or escalate customer concerns ensuring that resolution has been achievedEnsure that correct goods are supplied/returnedMeet housekeeping requirementsAssist with merchandising stock on the sales floor as and when requiredAssist with DispatchAssist with the control of deliveries by ensuring that correct documentation has been handed to the driver and that the customer is notified of the delivery date and timeFollow company policy and process for out of stocks and ensure that out of stock articles are processed as per the processes for both in store and online ordersReconcile the documentation correctly to the system reports daily and complete and file documentation daily including the filing of outstanding collections and partial collectionsFollow up on outstanding or non-scheduled deliveries dailyEnsure that partial collections are correctly recorded as per the policy and follow up weeklyDrive fulfillment targets for both Collections and Deliveries in order to ensure optimum customer serviceAssist with BankingPrepare and count floats, checking that seals are intact on coin boxes and that float money is correctConsolidate all paper work relating to banking process ensuring accuracy of informationVerify the cashing up and balancing of cashiers according to process and ensure that cash is dropped in thepresence of cashiersFollow up on shorts and overs and report them to the Admin ManagerAttach printouts to each cashier’s work and that problems/ mistakes are reported to the banking supervisor/Front EndDepartment ManagerOrder change regularly from the bank for store to ensure store always has sufficient change at all timesEnsure correct process is followed when handing cash over to CIT CompanyEnsure cash office is secure at all times by monitoring and limiting movement inside cash officeAssist with LIV processUpdate parked invoices and obtain vendor invoices/ delivery notes attached to the relevant GR’s, waybill, blind count sheets from the updater on an on-going basis in order to perform LIV function throughout the day.Handle differences between GR value and invoice values appropriately and investigate the reasons for parked invoicesContact vendors where credit memos are required to clear GRIR accountAttach credit note to original supplier invoice to reconcile purchase order valueReport overcharges on invoice to Replenishment for investigationEnsure that all goods received have been LIV’d Assist with receiving processReceive stock from suppliers and other stores with care and accuracy so as to avoid damages and breakages making sure that laid down receiving and STO processes are followedEnsure all stock is verified and checked against the invoiceEscalate discrepancies immediately to the Receiving Manager in order to rectify the issue (eg barcodes) so that stock can be received and sent to the Sales floorEnsure that when receiving any high risk stock (as per High Risk List) this stock is spot checked by a Manager.Return all Supplier pallets to relevant SuppliersComplete hand over register with relevant barcodes before handing stock over to Sales department Ensure that no stock is taken onto the sales floor without a valid bar code and shelf edge labelsAdhere to all security processes relating to the receiving and checking of stockMaintain housekeeping standardsEnsure that working areas are kept clean and tidy and that all filing is up to dateEnsure that the returns cage is packed neatly per supplierRegularly check that boxes are flattened and disposed of as per policyRegularly check dustbins and skips for shelf edge labels or documentation that has been disposed of by store and report to Receiving and Asset protection ManagerPrint shelf edge labels for all goods receiptsPerform ad hoc duties as requested by line managerRequirements: Matric (Minimum)2-3 years’ experience in retail environment preferably in dispatch/receving/bankingGeneral Product KnowledgeComputer literate – MS Word, MS Excel, and OutlookExcellent customer orientationPlanning and organizing skillsAbility to work in and team and meet strict deadlinesAttention to detailAdministration Skills“Employment Equity Policy Requirements may be applicableMassmart is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people including people with disabilities to apply for the role. Due to the volume of applications we receive, should you not hear from us within 14 days of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful."Please note that only the following information is required in your CV:Contact details (email and contact number); Full name; Date of birth; Race; Gender; Disability status; Location (Current city/town of residence); Qualifications and training; Work experience; Memberships (if any); Personal and technical skills, including computer literacy."Note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Massmart Holdings Limited and all its subsidiaries and all affiliated companies (“Massmart”), to process your personal information in order for Massmart to consider your application for this position. 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