Store manager - TimberCity Vereeniging

Timbercity; Val; On-site; NOK 347,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

TimberCity Vereeniging Store Manager role at our Vereeniging branch requires leading profitability, planning, and daily operations to deliver growth and customer excellence. You will oversee budgeting, merchandising, procurement, stock control, and staff development while maintaining brand standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of retail leadership experience, a relevant degree or diploma, and strong skills in logistics, customer service, and OH&S awareness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Commerce bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Financial or Management diploma preferred.
• 5–10 years of retail experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a junior to mid-level management position.
• Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills.
• Merchandising principles knowledge.
• Preferably knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability through costs, sales turnover and returns.
• Plan and budget with Operations Executive and Regional Manager.
• Procurement, stock control, and merchandising alignment with policies.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and control variances.
• Ensure store budget is compiled and adhered to.
• Deliver effective customer service and coordinate promotions to grow brand share.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and branch staff performance.
• Perform operational analyses to diagnose issues and opportunities.
• Inspire and manage staff while upholding company policies and culture.
• Ensure legal compliance and governance across operations.

Skills

Retail management

People management

Budgeting

Procurement

Stock control

Customer service

Logistics

OH&S knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Commerce degree or equivalent

Financial or Management diploma

Job description

Store manager - TimberCity Vereeniging (Vaal)

2026/09/22

Reference Number

80882097012

Description

• Manage Profitability: To ensure continuity, growth, and profitability of the Store through the management of costs and the maximization of sales turnover and returns. Identifies new business opportunities, take calculated risks; and generate innovative and creative ideas for implementing new business opportunities and maximising sales
• Planning and Budgeting: Together with the Operations Executive and Regional Operations Manager, interpret the business objectives into an Operating Plan for the Store.
• Procurement, stock control and merchandising: To ensure that the inward logistics of the Store run smoothly, products are purchased in line with The Building Company procurement policies and procedures, stock levels are kept at optimal levels and stock losses are controlled.
• Maintain Stock variances: Maintenance of optimal stock levels
• Financial Management: Ensures that the Store budget is compiled in line with the agreed upon operating plans and adhered to. (Ensure that all financial processes are monitored and controlled in line with best practices and company procedures).
• Customer Service: Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with in an effective manner and resolved. Promotions, advertising, and all public relations must be co-ordinated for the store in order to enhance the Brand's market share in line with all company procedures.
• Accountable for day-to-day operations: Accountability for the day-to-day operations, administration, customer sales and service and overall management and control of the branch employees.
• Operational analysis: Analyses of operational information leading to the diagnosis of problems and/or success areas in the business. Enhancing all successes and raising and resolving all problem areas with the Operations Management Support Team.
• People Management: Inspire, motivate, guide, develop and manage, and lead employees in order to meet the store's objectives. Apply all company policies and procedures and best practice principles in order to maintain a harmonious labour environment.
• Legislative compliance and corporate governance: Ensure legal compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of the business and that appropriate action is taken in respect of all legal matters.
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

Grade 12

Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience

Preferably Financial or Management diploma

5-10 years retail experience

Minimum of 3 years in a junior-mid level management position

Previous industry related experience

Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills

Merchandising principles

Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act