Local Clerk Admin Opportunity at Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Lotus River is seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to join their retail operations team as a Local Clerk Admin. This vital branch-level administrative role supports daily in-store ticketing, electronic shelf label maintenance, and stock counts to ensure that pricing integrity and operational standards are maintained across all supermarket departments.

Working within a fast-paced retail supermarket environment, the successful candidate will play an essential part in delivering seamless shopping experiences for daily customers. You will work closely with floor supervisors and store leadership to ensure stock reporting matches shelf displays accurately, bridging backend administrative processes with front-line store execution.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Monitor and process daily system-generated price updates and follow-up sheets across all store departments.
• Print, verify, and place new paper shelf talkers and promotional price labels precisely on relevant product displays.
• Maintain Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) across the sales floor, replacing broken units and synchronizing roaming devices.
• Conduct routine daily price audits and stock counts to eliminate discrepancies between point-of-sale registers and shelf markings.
• Generate and review weekly store reports, including printing the local area network (LAN) store listing every Monday.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

Candidates should demonstrate strong conscientiousness and a disciplined approach to repetitive clerical routines. Exceptional attention to detail is required when checking pricing data, verifying barcode numbers, and auditing physical inventory. Effective communication skills in English and a positive, team-oriented mindset will ensure smooth collaboration with floor supervisors, department managers, and store colleagues.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Joining Pick n Pay provides valuable exposure to large-scale retail administration, computerized inventory tracking, and supermarket merchandising workflows. Driven individuals can leverage this foundational clerical experience to advance into senior inventory controller roles, floor management positions, or specialized supply chain and retail operations pathways within the national Pick n Pay network.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an entry-level retail administrative clerk role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R4,000 – R6,500 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are encouraged to submit their formal applications online via the official Pick n Pay Careers portal. Ensure that an updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting your educational background and clerical competencies is uploaded. Early application is advised as store vacancies may close as soon as operational capacity is fulfilled.

• Minimum Grade 10 qualification is essential (Grade 12 / Matric is advantageous)
• Basic computer literacy is an added advantage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks accurately according to standard operating procedures
• Ability to handle routine daily administrative and stock auditing tasks efficiently
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Conscientious work ethic with high reliability and punctuality