Store Manager - BUCO Kathu

The Building Company; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Company in Kathu is seeking a Retail Manager to drive profitability and manage the effective resources of the store. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, budget planning, procurement, and customer service. Candidates should have 5-10 years of retail experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a management position, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is advantageous. Competitive salary based on market rates offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive and grow the profitability of the Store.
• Manage Profitability.
• Planning and Budgeting.
• Procurement, stock control and merchandising.
• Customer Service.
• Accountable for day-to-day operations.

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

Job Reference Number: 80861104011

Department: BUCO

Business Unit:

Industry: Retail

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

Company: The Building Company – 2026/04/28 Kathu

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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