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Pick n Pay Careers – Trainee Manager Stores

Trainee Manager Stores – Pick n Pay Careers

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join one of South Africa’s largest supermarket chains as a Trainee Manager Stores. This role provides hands-on experience across multiple departments, giving you the insight and skills needed to progress toward a store management career.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (attach certified copy to application)
• 2–3 years’ retail experience advantageous
• 1–3 years’ departmental manager experience advantageous
• Successful completion of at least 2 competency-based interviews
• Flexibility to be transferred between stores
• Willingness to undergo a full credit and criminal check
• Valid South African ID (attach copy)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (attach certified copy)
• Residence in the Western Cape

Competencies:

• Performance management and results orientation
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Sense of urgency with attention to detail
• Assertiveness and relationship-building
• Effective communication
• Financial acumen

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Standards & Compliance

• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and safe working standards on the sales floor and in back-up areas
• Ensure adherence to security procedures
• Enforce merchandise and display standards
• Conduct regular quality checks and manage stock rotation
• Remove damaged or expired stock to minimise wastage and shrinkage
• Verify pricing accuracy, including labels

Administration & Planning

• Complete all administration accurately and on time
• Analyse, maintain, and update relevant information and documentation, taking required action as needed
• Plan and implement sales promotions
• Monitor departmental budgets and take corrective action where necessary

Customer Service & Stock Management

• Approach and advise customers on products, listening to requests and providing required solutions
• Optimise stock levels to ensure availability without overstocking
• Analyse departmental profitability and make recommendations or take action

People Management

• Lead and manage employees to ensure standards are maintained
• Develop a motivated and competent team capable of delivering excellent service

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