The Building Company is looking for a Store Administrator for its BUCO store in Dikeni (Alice) in the Eastern Cape. This permanent role is for an organised administrator who can keep a store’s books, stock records and monthly reporting accurate and on time.
About the company and the work
The Building Company, trading through BUCO, is a building materials retailer. The Store Administrator is described in the original listing as the backbone of the store: the person who makes sure the day-to-day running of the business is clear, correct and running smoothly, and who keeps information flowing between the store’s departments.
Role details and duties
The duties stated in the original listing are:
- Providing clerical support to managers and employees and coordinating all daily administrative activities.
- Accurately capturing the nominal ledger and general ledger, the store’s main accounting record.
- Capturing cheques, other deposits and debits on the bank statement.
- Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and submitting the monthly pack.
- Efficiently assessing and recording the amount of stock held by the store.
- Analysing the variance report before the flash submission.
- Ensuring the successful completion and submission of the VAT return and RSC levies.
- Accurately compiling monthly cash flows and cash flow forecasts.
- Assisting with the compilation of standard budgets and forecasts together with the Operator.
- Upholding and promoting the company values and culture.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:
- Grade 12.
- Studying towards an accounting qualification, or holding a bookkeeping certificate.
- Three years of general administration duties.
The original advert does not state an experience level, so none is shown for this post.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. This is an external application. This listing closes on 28 November 2026, so apply in good time. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and do not share bank details or identity documents with anyone other than through the official application route. Reference: 1009200402. This is a permanent role at the BUCO store in Dikeni (Alice).
Practical tips
- Highlight your bookkeeping experience, especially ledger capturing and bank reconciliations.
- Show that you can prepare monthly packs, cash flow forecasts and VAT returns accurately and on deadline.
- Mention any stock-count or variance-reporting experience in a retail or warehouse setting.
- Stress your accuracy, organisation and ability to coordinate daily admin across departments.
How the process works
Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 28 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the official process; always confirm the details in the original advert before applying.
Important information
This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the requirements and closing date in the original advert before applying. Note that the advert header location is Eastern Cape, while the vacancy is at the BUCO store in Dikeni (Alice).
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