Petrol Attendant

• Education: Grade 10 minimum (Grade 12 / Matric is highly preferred for cash-handling accuracy).
• Language & Literacy: Clear verbal communication in English (and local regional languages) to interact safely with customers. Basic reading and writing are necessary for logbooks and shift handovers.
• Numeracy: Solid basic arithmetic skills to handle cash, calculate change, and verify point-of-sale (POS) receipts.
• Identification: Valid South African ID document or legally compliant work authorization.
• Background: No criminal record (due to the high volume of cash, card transactions, and high-value stock).
• 2. Key Responsibilities
• Forecourt Service & Sales
• Greeting customers politely and establishing their fuel requirements (e.g., Petrol vs. Diesel, ULP 93 vs. 95, amount).
• Safely operating fuel dispensers (pumps) and dispensing the correct type and amount of fuel.
• Providing standard value-added vehicle checks: cleaning windscreens, checking engine oil/water/coolant levels, and adjusting tire pressure.
• Promoting promotional shop items, premium lubricants, or station loyalty programs.
• Transaction Handling
• Processing payments accurately via cash, debit/credit cards, and fleet cards.
• Operating wireless speedpoint/POS terminals correctly.
• Issuing correct change and tax receipts for every transaction.
• Reconciling cash drawer/pouch balances at the end of each shift.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping
• Adhering strictly to standard safety protocols (e.g., ensuring engines are turned off, no smoking or open flames, managing static electricity risks).
• Safely handling minor fuel spillages using proper containment procedures (sand/absorbent drop bins).
• Maintaining a spotless forecourt environment, including wiping down pump islands, cleaning drip trays, and emptying bins.
• Monitoring fuel and oil stock levels and reporting any equipment faults or leakages to the shift supervisor immediately.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long hours on the hard forecourt surface, frequently exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work structured shifts, including rotating night shifts, weekends, and public holidays (as fuel stations operate 24/7).
• Trustworthy, reliable, well-groomed, and resilient when handling high-pressure peak hours or difficult customers.

Pay: R45,79 per hour

Work Location: In person