Manager Fruit & Veg

Pay Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced retail manager. This role focuses on managing staff, ensuring stock availability, and maintaining store standards. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of produce retail experience and 1-2 years in management. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of produce retail experience.
• 1-2 years of people/management experience.
• Ability to pass assessments at required levels.
• Successful in at least 2 competency-based interviews.
• Flexibility to transfer between stores.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources to maximize turnover and minimize shortages.
• Ensure standards, processes, and policies are adhered to.
• Execute daily operational expectations, ensuring stock availability.
• Maintain good customer service standards.
• Monitor budgets and profitability, make recommendations.

Skills

Produce retail experience

People management experience

Effective communication skills

Sound numeracy skills

Education

Matriculated

Valid South African ID

Valid Driver’s license code 08

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: August 9, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR103378

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

Responsibilities:

• Manage resources to maximize turnover and minimize shortages.
• Ensure standards, processes, and policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements

• 2-3 years of produce retail experience.
• 1-2 years of people/management experience.
• Ability to pass assessments at required levels.
• Successful in at least 2 competency-based interviews.
• Flexibility to transfer between stores.
• Sound numeracy skills and retail industry knowledge.
• Effective communication skills.
• Business-mindedness.
• Willing to undergo credit and criminal checks.
• Matriculated (attach certified copy).
• Valid South African ID (attach copy).
• Valid Driver’s license code 08 (attach certified copy).

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational expectations, ensuring stock availability.
• Maintain good customer service standards.
• Manage staff energy and morale.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Adhere to security procedures.
• Ensure merchandise and display standards.
• Conduct quality checks, rotate stock, remove damaged/expired stock.
• Prevent wastage, shrinkage, damages.
• Verify correct pricing labels.
• Complete administration accurately and promptly.
• Analyze and update relevant information, take necessary actions.
• Advise and listen to customers, providing product information.
• Monitor budgets and profitability, make recommendations.
• Optimize stock levels through effective ordering.
• Manage employees to maintain standards with motivated, competent staff.

Merchandising Management

• Conduct regular quality checks on merchandise.
• Execute plan guide 100%.
• Handle products as per SOP calendar.
• Keep backup areas clean and clear.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Ensure readiness for ASAPIRAT.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure stock rotation.
• Monitor adherence to food safety and health standards.
• Implement and check cleaning schedules.

Customer Service Management

• Respond to customer requests.
• Assist with out-of-stock issues, explain delivery times, and stock availability.

Systems

• Perform gap scanning for out-of-stocks.
• Record out-of-stocks and over-stocks.
• Process waste.

Closing date: 08 August 2025

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

About Us

At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organization 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 Africa. Our reputation is built on our commitment to offering customers the best in quality and value.

Our Mission

We serve with our hearts, create a great place to be, and with our minds, create an excellent place to shop.

Our Values

• Passion for our Customers
• Respect and Care
• Personal Growth and Opportunity
• Leadership and Innovation
• Honesty and Integrity
• Community Support
• Individual Responsibility
• Accountability

Why Pick n Pay?

Our strength lies in our people. We aim to be the employer of choice, fostering growth, celebrating achievements, and valuing contributions. Your work will be meaningful, recognized, and rewarded.

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