Store Manager

PEP; Upington; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail leader in South Africa is seeking a Store Manager to guide a team in achieving business targets and maintaining high store standards. This role involves enhancing customer service, managing costs, and minimizing stock loss, while leading a team through training and development. A passion for retail and relevant experience is essential. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and prefer a degree in a retail-related field. The position requires commitment to retail hours and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 minimum.
• Proficient in English essential.
• 1-2 years experience in retail leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales and enhance customer service.
• Minimize stock loss through effective management.
• Lead and train the store team.

Skills

Customer service focus

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google GSuite

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control, mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Job Requirements

• Grade 12
• Proficient in English.
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.

• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

Attributes Required

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience.
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work retail hours.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 9 February 2026

Internal Development Pool Candidates will be given preference.

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.