Manager Fresh Foods

picknpay; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Johannesburg is seeking a motivated candidate to join its store operations team, with a clear path to becoming a store manager.

Requirements include strong numeracy, 2-3 years retail experience, a valid SA driver’s license, willingness to be transferred between stores, and the ability to pass assessments and competency interviews. Join a fast-paced environment focused on customer service and stock control.

Qualifications

• Matriculated with a valid SA ID is mandatory.
• Must pass assessments at required level and succeed in competency interviews.
• Flexibility to be transferred between stores and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards.
• Ensure security procedures and merchandise standards are followed.
• Conduct quality checks, rotate stock and correct pricing labels.
• Manage administration, budgets and profitability analysis.
• Lead and develop staff to uphold standards and teamwork.

Skills

Sound Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Matric / Grade 12

SA ID

Driver's License Code 08

Job description

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest supermarket chain store in South Africa and gain insight and understanding of store operations by working in various departments. This is a career path to become a store manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Sound Numeracy skills and knowledge of retail industry
• 2- 3 years retail experience an added advantage
• Driver's License is essential
• Must be able to pass given assessments at the required level
• Must be successful in at least 2 competency-based interviews
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
• Must be Matriculated (attach certified copy to application) Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)
• Must have a valid Driver’s license code 08 (attach certified copy of license)

Competencies:

• Monitor and develop other’s performance.
• Acknowledges good performance, confronts and corrects poor performance Solves new/unfamiliar problems by generating workable solutions
• Ability to identify/prioritise urgent matters and attend to them immediately
• Ability to influence confidently, firmly and fairly. Attention to detail.
• Building relationships and promote teamwork
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Results orientatedMin.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up)
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated.
• Damaged/expired stock is removed Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages Check correct pricing e.g. labels
• Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary
• Plan and implement sales promotions
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services.
• Monitor budgets and take required action
• Analyse profitability of department, make recommendations or take required actions
• Optimise stock levels e.g. always in stock, never overstocked through effective ordering
• Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees

Closing Date: 13 October 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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