SPAR Group Replenishment Clerk – Apply Today

The SPAR Group is hiring for a Replenishment Clerk position in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape. This is a permanent opportunity for a candidate who has a National Senior Certificate (Matric) and FMCG industry experience.

The successful candidate will assist the category buyer with procurement-related administration, order processing, product information, stock monitoring and retailer support.

Job Details
  • Position: Replenishment Clerk
  • Listing Reference: spar_000951
  • Listing Status: Online
  • Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape
  • Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
  • Job Category: Clerk
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Employment Equity: Yes
  • Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Position Summary

The Replenishment Clerk will:

  • Assist the category buyer with all aspects of procurement.
  • Provide administrative support to the category buyer.
  • Process and monitor daily orders.
  • Maintain accurate product and stock information.
  • Assist retailers with product and promotional information.
  • Monitor short-dated and ageing stock.
  • Perform daily telesales activities.
Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring orders are processed through EDI daily.
  • Assisting the category buyer with procurement administration.
  • Loading new products onto the system.
  • Checking the order exception report daily.
  • Following up and actioning non-deliveries.
  • Processing store orders.
  • Processing supplier-signed and stamped orders.
  • Capturing additional demands on the system.
  • Capturing promotional deal start and end dates.
  • Maintaining item information for existing products.
  • Updating product information when required.
  • Assisting retailers with product information.
  • Assisting retailers with promotional information.
  • Conducting daily telesales.
  • Monitoring short-dated stock.
  • Monitoring ageing stock.
  • Ensuring relevant administrative information is captured accurately and timeously.
Minimum Requirements
Education

Applicants must have:

  • National Senior Certificate (Matric).
Work Experience

Applicants must have:

  • FMCG Industry Experience.

Experience in areas such as retail administration, stock administration, order processing, procurement support or similar FMCG environments can be relevant to the duties of the position.

Required Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Customer-focused approach
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Numerical aptitude
  • Ability to work accurately with information.
  • Ability to handle administrative responsibilities.
  • Ability to work with deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate with retailers and suppliers.
  • Ability to monitor orders and follow up on outstanding issues.
  • Ability to maintain accurate product information.
Language Requirement
  • English: Fluent

Candidates should be comfortable communicating in English in a professional working environment.

What the Role Involves

The Replenishment Clerk position combines administration, procurement support, order processing, stock monitoring and retailer communication.

Daily duties can include:

  • Processing electronic orders.
  • Checking order information.
  • Monitoring non-deliveries.
  • Updating product records.
  • Capturing promotional information.
  • Supporting the category buyer.
  • Responding to retailer requests.
  • Monitoring stock that is approaching its expiry or ageing.
  • Conducting telesales activities.
  • Ensuring relevant documents are processed correctly.

Accuracy is particularly important because incorrect product information, order details or promotional dates can affect retail operations.

Suitable Candidates

This vacancy may be suitable for candidates who have:

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • Previous FMCG industry experience.
  • Retail administration experience.
  • Procurement administration experience.
  • Stock administration experience.
  • Order processing experience.
  • Experience working with product information.
  • Good computer and administrative skills.
  • Strong communication abilities.
  • Good numerical skills.
  • A customer-focused approach.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly shows relevant FMCG experience and responsibilities that match the advertised position.

Employment Equity

The SPAR Group Limited states that:

  • It is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.
  • This vacancy is listed as an EE position.
How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official SPAR Group careers platform.

Interested candidates should apply through the official SPAR Group careers platform using listing reference spar_000951. Search for “Replenishment Clerk” and confirm that the location is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) before submitting the application.

Prepare an updated CV that clearly highlights Matric, FMCG industry experience, administrative experience, retail or procurement-related duties, computer skills, communication abilities and any experience involving stock, orders or product information.

Applications should be submitted before the closing date of 30 September 2026. Candidates are encouraged not to wait until the final day to apply, as early submission allows time to check that all required information has been completed correctly.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications before the closing date.

Reference: spar_000951 | Replenishment Clerk | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | Permanent