Admin and Stock Assistant - iStore Johannesburg at iStore

About the role

• As a Stock & Admin Assistant, you will support the Admin / Operations Manager with back-of-house store administration, stock control, and asset management. This role plays a key part in reducing risk, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the store.
• You will be responsible for supporting store controls and ensuring that all iStore policies, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.

Key responsibilities

• Capture and process all stock movements accurately
• Receive, transfer, and dispatch stock in line with procedures
• Assist with stock counts, cycle counts, and audits
• Maintain accurate asset registers and supporting documentation
• Identify and escalate stock variances and risks timeously
• Maintain organised, audit-ready admin records
• Support compliance with retail controls and company policies
• Assist with general back-of-house store administration

Minimum requirements

• Completed Matric (tertiary qualification advantageous)
• 2+ year administrative experience in a retail environment 
• Exposure to stock control, inventory, or retail administration
• Basic computer literacy and comfort working on systems

The ideal candidate

The right person for this role is detail-focused, reliable, and comfortable working behind the scenes in a retail environment.

You demonstrate:

• Tenacity – shows urgency, accountability, and pride in accurate work
• Situational awareness – understands priorities and responds appropriately
• Organisation and planning – structured, disciplined, and methodical
• Effective communication – clear and professional communication with managers and store teams