Assistant Store Manager Power Fashion Soweto Diepkloof

Mr Price; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in their absence. The role involves maintaining company standards for housekeeping and merchandising, overseeing cash office operations, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates have retail management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (Mathematics an advantage) or NQF Level 4.
• Previous experience managing people and departments.
• Previous clothing retail experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in their absence.
• Maintain company standards related to housekeeping and merchandising.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Decision-making ability

Admin skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or NQF Level 4

Job description

An Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in their absence and assisting in maintaining company standards related to housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Banking of money
2. Relieving the store manager
3. Maintaining company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security
4. Ensuring compliance with all company procedures
5. Assisting the store manager in staff management
6. Ensuring front-end controls are in place
7. Overseeing the cash office
8. Minimizing stock loss
9. Providing excellent customer service
10. Introducing sales initiatives to reach store targets

Qualifications and skills required:

• Matric / Grade 12 (Mathematics an advantage) or NQF Level 4
• Previous experience managing people and departments
• Previous clothing retail experience highly advantageous
• Strong communication and admin skills
• Decision-making ability
• Organizational and planning skills
• Ability to maintain productivity
• Leadership qualities
• Enthusiasm
• Ethical integrity and honesty
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude