Store Manager - BUCO Alice

The Building Company; Alice; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail organization in Alice is seeking a Store Manager to drive profitability through effective management of employees and resources. Key responsibilities include procurement, stock control, financial management, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, significant retail experience, and strong financial acumen. The position offers a permanent contract in a dynamic environment focused on exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a junior-mid level management position.
• 5-10 years retail experience.
• Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability and budgeting.
• Oversee procurement, stock control and merchandising.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and corporate governance.
• Accountable for day-to-day operations and financial management.

Skills

Financial acumen

Inwards and Outwards Logistics

Procurement skills

Merchandising principles

Education

Commerce bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Financial or Management diploma

Grade 12

Job description

The Building Company

2026/01/09 Alice

Job Reference Number: 80872004011

Department: BUCO

Business Unit

Industry: Retail

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The main purpose is to drive and grow the profitability of the Store through the effective management of its employees, financial, and technological resources, and ensuring efficient application of the company’s policies and procedures and management best practice in order to exceed all stakeholders’ expectations.

Job Description

• Manage Profitability
• Planning and Budgeting
• Procurement, stock control and merchandising
• Maintain Stock variances
• Financial Management
• Customer Service
• Accountable for day-to-day operations
• Operational analysis
• People Management
• Legislative compliance and corporate governance
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Job Requirements

• Grade 12
• Preferably a commerce bachelor’s degree / or equivalent experience
• Preferably Financial or Management diploma
• 5-10 years retail experience
• Minimum of 3 years' in a junior-mid level management position
• Previous industry related experience
• Financial acumen
• Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills
• Merchandising principles
• Preferably have knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act