Store Operations Trainee: Path to Store Manager

picknpay; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in South Africa is seeking a candidate to progress through store operations toward a managerial role. You will support daily department leadership, assist customers, and help maintain standards across merchandising, pricing, and stock management.

The role offers exposure to various departments, with a goal of advancing to store management and long-term career growth within a leading supermarket chain.

Qualifications

• Must be Matriculated.
• 2-3 years retail experience advantageous.
• 1-3 years departmental manager experience advantageous.
• Must be successful in at least 2 competency based interviews.
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores.
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check.
• Must have a valid South African ID.
• Drivers Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up).
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to.
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated.
• Damaged/expired stock is removed; prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages; check correct pricing (labels).
• Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously.
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation; take required action when necessary.
• Plan and implement sales promotions.
• Approach and advise customers on the product; listen to customers’ requests; provide the required product or services.
• Monitor budgets and take required action.
• Analyse profitability of department; make recommendations or take required actions.
• Optimise stock levels (always in stock, never overstocked) through effective ordering.
• Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees.

Skills

Matriculated

Retail experience

Dept manager experience

Competency interviews

Flexibility

Background checks

South African ID

Driver's license

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Pick n Pay in South Africa is seeking a candidate to progress through store operations toward a managerial role. You will support daily department leadership, assist customers, and help maintain standards across merchandising, pricing, and stock management.

The role offers exposure to various departments, with a goal of advancing to store management and long-term career growth within a leading supermarket chain.