Trainee Manager Stores

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

Role Summary

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.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

Matric/ Grade 12

• 2- 3 years retail experience advantageous
• 1 – 3 years departmental manager experience advantageous
• 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)
• Driver's License 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 acumen
• 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
• Closing date 21 August 2026
• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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