Trainee Branch Manger

Pepkor Lifestyle; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a Trainee Branch Manager in Klerksdorp to oversee daily store operations, drive customer satisfaction, and protect profitability. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership across staff, stock, merchandising, and safety to achieve sales targets.

The successful candidate will develop skills in planning, people management, and strategic execution within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required.
• Retail Management/Business Diploma is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sales management and leadership of store operations.
• Administration and financial management of the branch.
• Stock management and store inventory control.
• Store presentation and merchandising to drive sales.
• Ensure safety and security within the store.
• Enable customer centricity in all interactions.
• Effective people management and team leadership.
• Service Department oversight and customer service focus.
• Demonstrate teamwork and proactive self-management.

Skills

Business Acumen

Driving execution

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

People management

Planning & organising

Courage & confidence

Judgment & decision making

Customer centricity

Integrity

Can do attitude

Drive & energy

Resilience

Education

Matric certificate

Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

Job description

Introduction: We are looking for an experienced Trainee Branch Manager to join our fast-paced retail environment, where every day is unique and interesting. The primary focus of the role is to manage all areas of operations which include staff management, ensure customer satisfaction and company profitability. The ideal candidate should be able to implement strategies and foster a positive work environment.

Description: Ensure store profitability through the daily planning, leading, controlling and organizing of all resources, whilst ensuring superior customer service and a shopping environment that drives sales.

Key duties:

• Sales Management
• Administration and financial management
• Stock management
• Store presentation and merchandising
• Safety and security
• Enable customer centricity
• Effective people management
• Service Department
• Effective teamwork and self-management

Minimum requirements:

Qualification:

• Matric certificate
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Driving execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Courage and confidence
• Judgment and decision making
• Customer centricity
• Integrity
• Can do attitude
• Drive and Energy
• Resilience