FMCG Retail Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Work Africa; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Africa is seeking an energetic Assistant Retail Manager for our FMCG operation in East London. The role demands hands-on leadership, a customer-focused approach and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced retail environment.

The successful candidate will motivate a team, maintain high standards, coordinate stock, merchandising and sales targets, and be willing to work retail hours including weekends and public holidays. Matric and 2–3 years’ supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 certificate essential.
• 2–3 years’ experience in an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or similar retail management role.
• Previous FMCG / grocery / retail experience essential.
• Proven experience in staff supervision and customer service.
• Experience working with stock, inventory and merchandising.
• Strong sales and target-driven ability.
• Computer literate – MS Office and relevant POS systems.
• Good numerical and administrative skills.
• Willingness to work retail hours, weekends and public holidays as required.

Skills

People leadership

Customer focus

Stock control

Sales targets

Staff supervision

Merchandising

POS systems

MS Office

Numerical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Work Africa is seeking an energetic Assistant Retail Manager for our FMCG operation in East London. The role demands hands-on leadership, a customer-focused approach and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced retail environment.

The successful candidate will motivate a team, maintain high standards, coordinate stock, merchandising and sales targets, and be willing to work retail hours including weekends and public holidays. Matric and 2–3 years’ supervisory experience are essential.