Entrepreneurial Retail Branch Leader: Drive Profit

Pepkor Lifestyle; Orkney; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle in Orkney, South Africa, is hiring a Branch Manager to own the store's performance and create a high-growth retail environment. You will drive sales, optimise profitability, ensure superior customer service and maintain compelling visual merchandising.

Lead a team through daily operations, manage budgets and promotions, and enforce stock control and safety standards while aligning with CPA, NCA and POPIA compliance.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• 3 to 6 years of retail experience.
• Proficiency in Google Suite; familiarity with SAP/SAS systems and relevant legislation (CPA, NCA, POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Store Performance: drive daily sales, monitor budgets, manage expenses and analyze local sales trends.
• Floor Leadership & Execution: implement planograms, manage promotions, and lead daily meetings and floor walks.
• Team Empowerment: recruit and develop staff; conduct monthly performance reviews and training tracking.
• Risk & Admin Control: perform cashups, stock counts, and shrinkage control; ensure safety standards.
• Customer Service Champion: resolve issues on the floor, monitor reviews, and inspire service excellence.

Skills

Entrepreneurial thinking

Decision making

Leading and supervising

Planning and organizing

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Google Suite

SAP

SAS

Job description

Pepkor Lifestyle in Orkney, South Africa, is hiring a Branch Manager to own the store's performance and create a high-growth retail environment. You will drive sales, optimise profitability, ensure superior customer service and maintain compelling visual merchandising.

Lead a team through daily operations, manage budgets and promotions, and enforce stock control and safety standards while aligning with CPA, NCA and POPIA compliance.