Store Leadership Trainee: Path to Manager

Pick n Pay Retailers; Khayelitsha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay is expanding its Western Cape operations and seeks a capable department manager to oversee multiple store areas and drive performance across teams.

You will be responsible for operational standards, staff leadership, promotions execution, and maintaining customer-focused service in a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers growth toward store management and exposure to strategic store operations.

Qualifications

• Matriculated with certified copy.
• 2-3 years retail experience advantageous.
• 1-3 years departmental manager experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up).
• Ensure security procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure merchandise/display standards are adhered to.
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure stock is rotated.
• Damaged/expired stock is removed.
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages.
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels.
• Ensure administration is completed accurately and timeously.
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary.
• Plan and implement sales promotions.
• Advise customers on products and services; listen to requests.
• Monitor budgets and take required action.
• Analyse profitability of department; make recommendations.
• Optimise stock levels; ensure stock is always available and not overstocked.
• Manage employees to maintain standards with motivated staff.

Skills

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Assertiveness

Relationship building

Effective communication

Financial acumen

Results oriented

Job description

Pick n Pay is expanding its Western Cape operations and seeks a capable department manager to oversee multiple store areas and drive performance across teams.

You will be responsible for operational standards, staff leadership, promotions execution, and maintaining customer-focused service in a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers growth toward store management and exposure to strategic store operations.