Local Manager Butchery

Pick n Pay Retailers; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Retailers is seeking a Butchery Manager to lead the department in a South African store. You will oversee planning, directing, and controlling all butchery activities to meet division and company objectives, while guiding staff and ensuring high standards of quality and service.

The role requires substantial experience in butchery management, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety, customer satisfaction, and cost control in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Blockman/Butchery Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and product knowledge to assist, upsell, and satisfy customers.
• Adhere to recipe manual guidelines; break carcass into primal forms for efficient preparation.
• Maintain merchandising flow; group categories as per plano-guide and keep area neat and hygienic.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety; operate and service equipment safely; report faults.
• Assist with administration tasks to ensure smooth operation and stock control; schedule staff.

Skills

Customer Orientation

Communication skills

Leadership

Food Safety knowledge

Food retail knowledge

Business mindedness

Education

Matric/ Grade 12

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP local store. This function includes the planning, organising, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and Pick n Pay's objectives.

Minimum requirements

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Blockman/ Butchery Supervisor or Manager

Competencies

• Customer Orientation
• Communication skills
• Business mindedness
• Knowledge about Food Safety and its procedures
• Knowledge about food retail
• Leadership qualities

Additional Job Description

Customer Service

• Give customers undivided attention when serving them to maximise customer satisfaction
• Demonstrate product knowledge when assisting customers with butchery queries and/or determining their needs to recommend products that fits their needs and desires

Product Preparations

• Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual
• Break the carcass into primal form to enhance efficiency during the final cutting of products in preparation for trade

Merchandising

• Adhere to the butchery merchandising flow
• Keep categories together when merchandising according to the plano-guide
• Clean and maintain the merchandise area to ensure its always neat, hygienic, and appealing to customers
• Monitor on shelve availability and take corrective actions to address any possible overs and out of stocks

Hygiene and Housekeeping

• Maintain clean as you go during production to avoid food safety risks
• Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition
• Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment to avoid any occupational risks
• Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager
• Ensure correct temperature controls are adhered to preserve the product, avoid contamination and waste

Administration

• Assist with all administration processed to ensure smooth running of the butchery
• Conduct stock take to calculate gross profit
• Give input and maintain staff scheduling rosters to ensure adequate coverage during business peaks and valleys
• Place stock orders and ensure stock holding is sufficient to meet customer needs and reduce waste

Sales and profitability

• Ensure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budget
• Oversee the cutting of the carcass according to block test margin to ensure maximum profitability and that good butchering standards are adhered to
• Perform stock rotation to reduce and control waste
• Apply the cutting plan to minimize waste resulting from over ordering and over producing

Leading Teams

• Lead, mentor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilization of employees
• Provide employees with regular feedback and handle issues of discipline accordingly
• Keep team updated on any new initiatives and changes pertaining to the department

Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Discover who we are At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees. Founded in 1967, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent. Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value. Our Mission We serve with our hearts, we create a great place to be and With our minds, we create an excellent place to shop Our Values Our values are deeply embedded in our culture and guide our actions: Passion for our Customers: We are passionate about our customers and will fight for their rights. Our customers are our priority, and their satisfaction is our success. Respect and Care: We care for and respect each other. We value our team's diversity and treat each other with kindness and understanding. Personal Growth and Opportunity: We foster personal growth and opportunities. We believe in empowering our employees, providing opportunities for learning and advancement. Leadership and Innovation: We nurture leadership and vision, and reward innovation. We encourage our employees to be leaders in their roles and think outside the box. Honesty and Integrity: We live by honesty and integrity. We operate with transparency and trustworthiness in all our interactions. Community Support: We support and participate in our communities. We believe in making a positive impact and giving back to our communities. Individual Responsibility: We take individual responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and decisions. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable. We hold ourselves responsible for delivering on our commitments to our customers, each other, and our business. Why Pick n Pay? At Pick n Pay, our strength lies in our people. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry. We create a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded. Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let\'s shape the future of retail in Africa together. View our career opportunities.