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Picknpay

Trainee Manager Stores

Western Cape

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
ZA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

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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