Office Administrator – SDMS MIDAS (Umgeni)

Company: SDMS MIDAS

Industry: Automotive Parts, Spares & Retail Distribution

Department: Office Administration & Operations

Location: Umgeni, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Reference: SDMSU2

Posted Date: 25 August 2026

Closing Date: Open / Rolling Applications

About SDMS MIDAS & The Office Administrator Role

MIDAS is a leading South African national franchise brand specializing in automotive parts, spares, tools, and equipment.

SDMS MIDAS is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Office Administrator to join their team based in Umgeni, Durban. This position is essential to maintaining smooth daily store and office operations in a fast-paced retail auto-spares environment. The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, highly structured, and comfortable handling administrative procedures, document filing, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities & Core Workstreams

In this operational support role, your daily deliverables will cover four primary office pillars:

1. Daily Office & Operations Administration

• Documentation Management: Organize, scan, and archive general office records, supplier invoices, delivery notes, and store documentation.
• Administrative Support: Assist management and floor teams with general record-keeping, email communications, and order processing.

2. Retail & Store Correspondence

• Communication: Handle incoming phone calls, clear email inboxes, and process client and vendor inquiries efficiently.
• Data Processing: Capture administrative data and transaction details accurately into store systems.

3. Workflow & Inventory Support

• Process Coordination: Assist in tracking admin workflows between the warehouse, sales counter, and accounts department.
• Query Resolution: Liaise with internal staff to resolve routine administrative queries.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

To qualify for entry into this administration role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4).
• Core Technical Skills:
  • Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Email).
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and filing capabilities.
  • Accurate data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Personal Competencies:
  • Eager to learn and adaptable to a fast-paced retail auto-spares setup.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Location & Application Terms: Based in or able to commute daily to Umgeni, Durban.
  • Notice: No physical hand-delivered CVs will be accepted at the store.

What SDMS MIDAS Offers

• Retail Automotive Exposure: Gain hands-on operational and administrative experience within the MIDAS automotive network.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop skills in retail store administration, inventory systems, and office coordination.

Career Advice for Office Admin Applicants

1. Quote Reference SDMSU2 in Your Email Subject: Ensure your email subject line clearly reads “Application: Office Administrator – Ref: SDMSU2” so HR can filter your application.
2. Highlight Office Skills: Detail any experience with filing, data entry, email management, or Excel on page 1 of your CV.
3. Submit via Email Only: Respect the store policy—do not physically visit the store to hand in a printed paper CV.

Sample Administration Interview Questions

Office Organization & Multi-Tasking

• Question (Prioritization): “How do you organize your administrative tasks when dealing with urgent customer queries and filing backlogs at the same time?”
• Question (Detail Accuracy): “What steps do you take to ensure 100% accuracy when capturing invoice data or stock notes into an office system?”

📥 How to Apply

Submit your application directly to the HR department via email:

• Company: SDMS MIDAS
• Email Address: hr@sdms.co.za
• Email Subject Line: Office Administrator - Reference: SDMSU2
• Location: Umgeni, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal