Trainee Manager Stores

Full-time Closes 04 Nov 2026
Employer
Pick n Pay
Location
Western Cape
Contract
Full-time
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Role Overview

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest supermarket chain store in South Africa and gain insight and understanding of store operations by working in various departments. This is a career path to become a store manager.

Minimum requirements

Must be Matriculated (attach certified copy to application)

2- 3 years retail experience advantagious

1 – 3 years departmental manager experience advantagious
Must be successful in at least 2 competency based interviews
Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)
Drivers Licence is essential (attach certified copy of license)
Must reside in Western Cape

Competencies

Performance Management.
Problem Solving
Sense of urgency
Attention to detail
Assertiveness.
Relationships building
Effective communication
Financial accuman
Results orientated

Key responsibilities

Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up)
Ensure that security procedures are adhered to
Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to
Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated.
Damaged/expired stock is removed Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages Check correct pricing e.g. labels
Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously
Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary
Plan and implement sales promotions
Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services.
Monitor budgets and take required action
Analyse profitability of department, make recommendations or take required actions
Optimise stock levels e.g. always in stock, never overstocked through effective ordering
Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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