Trainee Manager - Nelspruit

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain is seeking a Trainee Manager in Nelspruit to learn store operations, manage inventory, and assist in achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have retail management experience and a passion for customer service. This role offers a market-related salary and growth opportunities within a supportive training program.

Benefits

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in store retail management.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Learn overall store operations under supervision.
• Manage inventory and ensure efficient stock flow.
• Assist in achieving store sales targets.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma in Financial / Admin or relevant 3-year Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: Trainee Manager - Nelspruit

Job Location: Mpumalanga, Nelspruit

Deadline: October 31, 2025

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Manager for Nelspruit's store.

Responsibilities

• Learn overall store operations under direction and supervision of a store manager.
• Perform a wide range of retail operational duties under general guidance and support of an experienced individual.
• Inventory Management: Ensure processing of items including goods in transit, cycle counts, physical stock to system matches, stock takes, shrinkage reduction, and maintaining overall stock levels; ensure efficient stock flow to the sales floor; assist and support in shrinkage management and stock ordering as required.
• Sales Floor & Receiving: Plan, implement, and maintain promotional stock displays; adhere to labeling, pricing and layout standards; assist with goods receiving; ensure transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and returns; reconcile daily stock movement.
• Sales Targets: Assist in achieving store sales targets; partner with department heads to meet targets; support promotions execution; coordinate with other stores to share knowledge and plan activities; monitor market trends and customer initiatives; assist in determining profit and sales objectives and propose strategies; develop ideas to increase market share; contribute to regional retail strategies to raise customer base and store profitability.
• Point of Sale Operations and Finance: Assist with cash-ups, POS scheduling, expense and stock adjustments, and financial statement interpretation; ensure budget adherence; support transaction integrity and branch transaction accuracy; improve cashier service levels and productivity; control overtime and casual spend; support audits and reporting between store and departments.
• Customer Service: Address customer complaints promptly; ensure customer request system is operational; promote loyalty signups and accurate points processing; provide customer feedback handling.
• HR Process Support: Assist with leave management, scheduling, staff files; support HR submissions and documentation; manage Kronos workforce data; deliver HR policies and systems; coordinate training and capture feedback.
• Trainee Programme Adherence: Participate in meetings and learning opportunities; complete assigned on-the-job tasks; finish learning programs and assessments; maintain Portfolio of Evidence with regional sign-off.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in store retail management disciplines (stock management, cash, reporting, expense control, customer service)
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

• Advantageous: Diploma in Financial / Admin or a relevant 3-year Diploma

Competencies

• Sound knowledge of retail store management disciplines with retail admin experience
• Ability to analyse simple to semi-complex situations and make informed decisions
• Follow guidelines and standards; understand business complexities
• Effective communication with diverse people; attentive listening
• Emotional intelligence and conflict management
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Special conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Local travelling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date: 22 August 2025

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