Manager in Training-Mthatha - Eastern Cape

Pick n Pay Stores Limited; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Eastern Cape seeks a Manager in Training for their Butchery Department. The candidate will manage hygiene standards, train staff, and handle inventory. Previous butchery or fish department experience and a Matric qualification are essential. The role promises a comprehensive exposure to retail management within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Butchery or Fish department.
• Successful completion of relevant Introduction to Retail Supervision blue file.

Responsibilities

• Manage hygiene and safety within the Butchery Department.
• Train and develop employees.
• Control budgets and take action.
• Plan and implement sales promotions.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of equipment.

Skills

Proven management experience

Ability to identify and solve problems

Passion for the product

Strong team player

Administrative abilities

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Overview

Job title : Manager in Training-Mthatha - Eastern Cape

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Deadline : September 25, 2025

Closing date : 21 September 2025

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of hygiene and safety within the Butchery Department. Manages production process and stock in order to maximize gross margins and profits. Ensures that operating standards are maintained.
• Manage employees to ensure the Butchery Department runs effectively.
• Control wastage / shrinkage / damages.
• Ongoing training and development of employees.
• Control budgets (expenses, turnover, growth) and take action.
• Plan and implement sales promotions.
• Ordering and control of stock levels.
• Preparation of fresh meat and Fish lines.
• Maintenance of hygiene / housekeeping and safe working standards.
• Plan daily / weekly production of products. Operate all Butchery Equipment including the Band saw.
• Control, merchandise and promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards.
• Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications.
• Debone all cuts of meat and manufacture mince / produce sausage and boerewors.
• Check temperatures and monitor / maintain the cold chain.
• Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and business-like manner.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery-related equipment and utensils.
• Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers.
• Operate Butchery Equipment i.e. wrapping machine / vacuum machine / scale equipment / mincing machine / Boerewors filler.
• Prepare boneless meat cuts i.e. steak / goulash etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Previous experience in the Butchery or Fish department
• Successful completion of relevant Introduction to Retail Supervision blue file

Competencies

• Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency
• Proven management experience
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• A strong team player
• Be assertive in a calm and confident manner
• Proven administrative abilities
• Able to work in cold conditions (exposure to freezers & wet conditions)

Key Qualifications/Experience

• Graduate Trainee / Internship / siwes jobs