Trainee Manager Pool – Gauteng Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Johannesburg, Gauteng

Trainee Manager Pool – Gauteng

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date: 30 April

Job Details
Division: SV – LG Division
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Retail
Job functional area: Sales

Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Manager for their Gauteng stores. You will learn overall store operations under the direction and supervision of a store manager, performing a wide range of retail operational duties under general guidance and support of an experienced individual.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Essential: Grade 12 / Matric
2. Minimum of 1 – 2 years' experience in store retail management disciplines including stock management, cash, reporting, expense control, and customer service
3. Diploma in Financial / Admin or a relevant 3-year Diploma
4. Computer literate – MS Office
5. Willing and able to work retail hours
6. Valid driver's license
7. Own reliable transport

Job Specification:

1. Ensures the processing of items including but not limited to goods in transit, cycle counts and physical stock to system matches, stock takes, addressing shrinkage, and overall stock levels.
2. Ensures efficient stock flow to the sales floor.
3. Participate, assist, and support in the management of shrinkage and stock ordering.
4. Assist with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of promotional stock displays.
5. Assist with the adherence, implementation, and maintenance of labeling, pricing, and layout standards.
6. Assist with goods receiving duties guided by the standard operating procedures.
7. Participate in the delivery of transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns.
8. Assist with reconciliation of daily ZMove Packs.
9. Assist with achieving set store sales targets.
10. Partner with all heads of departments to ensure targets are met.
11. Support management to ensure promotions are effectively executed.
12. Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry.
13. Support management to determine all profit and sales objectives.
14. Assist with daily cash-ups and review of reconciliation packs.
15. Assist with the efficient scheduling of the point-of-sale area.
16. Support in analyzing and interpreting Financial Income statements.
17. Assist with controlling overtime and casual spend.
18. Assist with addressing customer complaints promptly.
19. Assist with people administration duties.
20. Participate and engage in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
21. Completion of all required learning programs and assessments.
22. Ensure housekeeping is in accordance with Dis-Chem standards.
23. Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
24. Adhere to Dis-Chem Health and Safety Regulations.
25. Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy.

Competencies:

1. Essential: Sound knowledge and understanding of retail store management disciplines
2. Communication Skills
3. Business Acumen
4. Interpersonal Skills
5. Strong command of the English language
6. Basic financial skills – GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.
7. Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps, and staff
8. Strong analytical skills and time management

Special conditions of employment:

1. Willing and able to work retail hours
2. Local travelling – valid driver's license and own reliable transport
3. South African citizen
4. Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:
Market-related salary, Medical aid, Provident fund, Staff account.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.