Positions at The SPAR Group Ltd (Johannesburg)

The following permanent positions are currently open in Johannesburg under SPAR North Rand.

1) Category Controller

Listing Reference: spar_000854
Location: Johannesburg (Olifantsfontein Distribution Centre)
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Closing Date: 12 March 2026

Purpose of the Role

To provide administrative and operational support to the Purchasing Manager and Category Manager, including reporting, basic replenishment buying, and maintaining accurate day-to-day system data.

Key Responsibilities

Category & System Administration

  • List and maintain products on AS400 (correct vendor packs, pricing, quantities)
  • Ensure system data integrity
  • Monitor out-of-stocks and discontinued items
  • Capture additional demand products

Stock & Supplier Management

  • Follow up on supplier orders and delivery bookings
  • Verify supplier invoices against system pricing
  • Return slow-moving or non-selling stock
  • Monitor stock levels and stock age
  • Sell overstocked items and ad hoc SKUs

Reporting & Coordination

  • Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual marketing reports
  • Coordinate meetings, venues, and catering
  • Support marketing communication to retailers and suppliers
  • Assist at SPAR marketing events and trade shows

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric (Mathematics Higher Grade)
  • Marketing or Purchasing Diploma/Degree
  • Strong numeracy and administrative skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Knowledge of SPAR creditors system (advantageous)
  • Receiving or creditors experience (advantageous)

2) Accounts Receivable Manager

Listing Reference: spar_000853
Location: Johannesburg (Olifantsfontein Distribution Centre)
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Closing Date: 12 March 2026

Purpose of the Role

To assist the Senior Accounts Receivable Manager in managing the division’s credit control and receivables processes.

Key Responsibilities

Credit & Collections Management

  • Legal collection and handover of overdue accounts
  • Manage credit approvals and credit reviews
  • Manage credit limits and outstanding claims

Compliance & Risk Control

  • Ensure compliance with Credit Policy
  • Apply relevant legislation (National Credit Act, FIC Act, Companies Act, Insolvency Law)
  • Conduct weekly audit checks

Reporting & Leadership

  • Weekly reporting to executives
  • Manage staff and ensure effective interdepartmental relationships
  • Analyse feasibility studies and financing applications

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Minimum 3 years’ credit management experience in FMCG
  • Experience with legal collections
  • Advanced Excel (SAP and AS400 advantageous)
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Application

Submit your application online before 12 March 2026 via SPAR’s official careers portal.

Accounts Receivable Manager: Apply Here

Category Controller: Apply Here

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