Trainee Manager (External Applications Only)

Cashbuild; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Makhanda is seeking a Trainee Manager to oversee store operations and ensure growth in market share. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and at least 2 years of retail management experience. Strong leadership, accounting skills, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. Join us for a rewarding career in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years retail management experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects.

Responsibilities

• Grow profitable market share within the store.
• Lead and inspire a team.
• Ensure compliance with company strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Result-oriented

Planning

Delegating

Performing under pressure

Market orientation

Integrity

Accuracy

Client focus

Personal development

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Description of the job: Trainee Manager (External Applications Only). Protect and grow profitable market share within a Store in accordance to the Store, Division and Company strategy.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with at least 2 (two) years retail management experience
• Valid Drivers license
• Valid ID or valid work permit (local)
• Must have strong accounting skills
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate (Basic computer literacy)
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have strong administrative skills
• Must have own transport and cell phone
• Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety aspects in line with local (OHSA) and/or neighbouring Countries legislation

Competencies

• Leadership
  • Takes the lead.
  • Inspires others.
  • Takes responsibility.
  • Gives employees their own responsibilities.
  • Stimulates and uses input from others.
  • Shows appreciation for good performance.
• Result-oriented
  • Makes an effort to achieve objectives.
  • Has a clear goal in mind.
  • Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened.
  • Finishes the job in time.
• Planning
  • Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities.
  • Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time.
  • Puts matters in an efficient order when planning.
  • Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved.
  • Makes, and maintains a realistic plan.
  • Sets priorities.
• Delegating
  • Delegating work in an understandable, structured and verifiable manner.
  • When delegating, provides enough space and responsibility to be able to perform the task.
  • Delegates enough work to complete his/her own tasks.
  • When delegating, clarifies what results are required at what time.
  • When delegating, indicates to the employee why he/she is asked this question.
  • Regularly checks the progress of delegated work
• Performing under pressure
  • Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment.
  • Delivers good results under pressure.
  • Persists when faced with setbacks.
  • Continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes.
  • Maintains an even performance under pressure.
• Market orientation
  • Demonstrate being well informed about developments in the market.
  • Actively seeks market information.
  • Thinks of solutions to internal problems from the viewpoint of the organisation's market position.
  • Informs him/herself about the offers and activities of competitors.
  • Looks for opportunities that allow the organisation to benefit from market trends.
• Integrity
  • Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
  • Keeps promises.
  • Creates realistic expectations.
  • Is sincere.
  • Handles sensitive information carefully.
  • Shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.
• Accuracy
  • Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
  • Works in an orderly fashion.
  • Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
  • Prevents mistakes.
  • Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.
• Client focus
  • Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
  • Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
  • Shows involvement in the client's problem.
  • Makes clients feel welcome.
  • Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality
• Personal development
  • Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
  • Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
  • Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
  • Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
  • Asks for feedback in order to learn

Note

Includes EEO statements where applicable and adheres to company policies.