TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Support Services Supervisor

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Overview

FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Supply Chain / Warehousing

We are currently looking for a Support Services Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising the daily administrative and operational support functions within the Support Services Department.

Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Driver's License
  • Relevant Diploma / Degree in Administration, Finance, Business Management, or related field
  • Strong MS Office skills (Excel essential)
  • SharePoint is advantageous
  • Experience with ERS Biometrics, VTS, Klari-T, or similar systems is advantageous
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting skills
Key Performance Indicators
  • Accuracy of administrative and financial records
  • Timely processing of purchase orders and invoices
  • Compliance with time and attendance reporting deadlines
  • PPE stock accuracy and reporting
  • Cash office reconciliation accuracy
  • Timeliness and quality of operational reports
  • Effective administrative support to operational departments
Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the Support Services administrative team
  • Allocate workloads and monitor task completion
  • Provide guidance on processes and systems
  • Ensure deadlines and service levels are met
  • Escalate operational issues where required
  • Accounts Payable & Procurement
  • Oversee purchase order generation and ensure correct processing
  • Monitor invoice submissions and processing accuracy
  • Liaise with Finance on discrepancies or queries
  • Maintain proper procurement documentation and records
  • Oversee maintenance and accuracy of time and attendance records
  • Ensure compliance with payroll submission requirements
  • Review exception reports and investigate discrepancies
  • Provide attendance and compliance reports to management
  • Supervise PPE procurement, issuing, and tracking
  • Monitor usage and replacement cycles in line with policy
  • Maintain accurate distribution and stock records
  • Prepare monthly PPE usage and compliance reports
  • Oversee daily cash issuing and reconciliation
  • Ensure reconciliation procedures are followed
  • Review daily and weekly cash reports
  • Maintain proper internal controls over cash processes
  • Oversee stationery procurement and stock control
  • Ensure availability of administrative resources
  • Maintain accurate stock records
  • Compile and distribute operational and administrative reports
  • Monitor data accuracy across systems
  • Provide information required for operational planning and decision-making
  • Act as liaison between Support Services, Finance, and Operations
  • Facilitate communication and resolve administrative queries
  • Support operational continuity by streamlining processes
  • Minimum 5 years' administrative experience, preferably within Finance, Logistics, or Operations
  • Supervisory or team coordination experience is advantageous
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About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
$63,450/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Coordination Monitoring Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Oracle PeopleSoft Blackboard software Microsoft Access Oracle Database Fund accounting software Intuit QuickBooks

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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