Retail Management Trainee — Leadership Path

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership mentorship

Leadership workshops

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is launching a Graduate Management Trainees program in Soweto, Gauteng. You will rotate across departments, gain hands-on exposure to operations and merchandising, and receive mentorship to fast-track into leadership roles within retail.

The program emphasizes development, cross-functional collaboration, and a clear career path toward senior management, with opportunities to learn from senior executives and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (e.g., Management, Commerce, Marketing).
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academics, extracurriculars, or work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments including operations, sales, merchandising, and logistics.
• Assist in managing daily store operations and customer service standards.
• Participate in inventory control, stock management, and visual merchandising.
• Learn sales performance analysis and contribute to sales strategies.
• Support team leadership and employee development initiatives.
• Understand financial metrics and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to process improvement projects within retail environments.
• Develop an understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by senior management.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 is launching a Graduate Management Trainees program in Soweto, Gauteng. You will rotate across departments, gain hands-on exposure to operations and merchandising, and receive mentorship to fast-track into leadership roles within retail.

The program emphasizes development, cross-functional collaboration, and a clear career path toward senior management, with opportunities to learn from senior executives and contribute to strategic initiatives.