Store Manager - BUCO Mthatha Elliot Street

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

Job summary

A retail company in Mthatha seeks a manager to drive store profitability through effective resource management, compliance, and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification and relevant management experience in retail. This permanent position offers a competitive market-related salary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability.
• Planning and budgeting.
• Procurement, stock control and merchandising.

Skills

Financial acumen

Inwards and Outwards Logistics/Procurement skills

Merchandising principles

Education

Grade 12

Commerce bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Financial or Management diploma

Job description

Overview

The Building Company
2025/09/02 Mthatha

Job Reference Number: 80872008011
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.

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

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