Manager Clothing Store

picknpay; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay is seeking a Clothing Assistant Manager in Knysna to lead a team, manage stock and execute promotions. The role requires a managerial background, strong communication and a hands-on approach to daily store operations.

You will work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and may be rotated to other stores as needed. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word is expected.

Qualifications

• Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a managerial position.
• Computer literate: MS Outlook, Excel, Word; MS Teams/Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Customer Journey: ensure customer service standards are rigorously applied.
• People Management: assist Store Manager with staff recruitment, development and performance management.
• Daily Operations/Stock Management: handle opening/closing, scheduling, invoicing, pricing, costs and banking.
• Sales/Promotions: promote sales to achieve budgets and monitor turnover and promotion execution.
• Merchandising: ensure VM standards are adhered to and promotions are executed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff management

Communication

Customer focus

Team player

Education

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

MS Teams/Zoom

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

At Pick n Pay, we're looking for talented people with exceptional skills who share our values and want to join a team of experienced professionals.

We have exciting opportunities for determined, focused and dedicated individuals who wish to apply for Clothing Assistant Manager position.

Candidates need to demonstrate professional values and attitudes; and the ability to integrate acumen and technical competence with each area of the value creation process.

Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

Previous experience as an in managerial position

Computer literate - MS Outlook, Excel, Word. MS Teams/Zoom.

Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and stock takes after hours

Willingness to be moved from store to store if and when need be

Willingness and ability to undertake physical hands-on tasks

Competencies

An absolute passion for the product

Good interpersonal & communication skills

Conscientious, attentive to detail, accurate

Good staff management and development skills

Sense of urgency, enthusiasm and high energy level

Assertiveness

Customer centric approach

Ability to work under pressure

Motivation, self confidence and the use of initiative

Team player who is results driven.

Customer Journey:

Customer centric approach

Ensuring customer service standards are rigorously applied

Attending to all customer service requests, advertising on product and services.

Ensure that VM standards are adhered to and execution of all plans and promotions.

People Management: (Assist Store Manager with functions)

Manage all people related aspects on an ongoing bases for staff.

Able to deal with employee shortcomings if/when needed.

Assist with recruitment on a store level according to company policy and procedures.

Assist with Identify training and Development initiatives for employees.

Assist with performance management - focus on talent management and succession planning.

Able to lead and manage a team of employees.

Assist with identify training initiatives and develop staff accordingly.

Daily Operations/Stock Management/Risk Management:

Opening and locking of store in accordance with the company security procedures

Conducting start & end of day reporting and procedures

Conducting administration (staff scheduling & leave, invoices, pricing, costs, floats & banking, expense control, reconciliations, CDC and head office instructions etc) per company standards and procedures

Ensuring merchandise is offloaded, captured, packed, merchandised & displayed per company policy

Monitoring quality and controlling soilage of merchandise and taking appropriate action

Controlling shrinkage

Ensure that OHS standards are adhered to at all times

Sales/Promotions:

Promoting sales to achieve budgets and monitoring sales, turnover and participation.

Conducting promotions

Implementation of markdowns and RTC's

Closing dtae - 27 October 2026

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