Assistant Store Manager - V&A Waterfront

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail store is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager in Cape Town to support daily operations, drive sales, and ensure an engaging environment. Responsibilities include leading the team, managing stock control, and maintaining visual merchandising. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, be customer-focused, and possess relevant retail experience. This role requires flexibility to work shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a busy retail environment.
• Strong organisational and people-management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations.
• Lead, motivate, and coach team members.
• Oversee stock control, merchandising, and visual presentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Ability to drive KPIs

Education

Matric

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a motivated Assistant Store Manager with a passion for creating a vibrant customer experience?

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading from the front, this Assistant Store Manager role for my clients V&A Waterfront store could be your next step!

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will support daily store operations, drive sales, and ensure an engaging environment for both customers and staff. This role offers the chance to step up, take ownership, and develop your retail leadership career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations
• Lead, motivate, and coach team members to achieve sales targets and service standards
• Assist with staff management
• Oversee stock control, merchandising, and visual presentation of the store
• Act as Manager on Duty when required, ensuring smooth operations and problem-solving on the floor
• Maintain visual merchandising

Minimum Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a busy retail environment
• Strong organisational and people-management skills
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Technically competent with POS systems, Excel, and related tools
• Outgoing, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a high-energy retail setting
• Ability to drive KPIs
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Matric

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.