Trainee Manager Stores at PnP

Pick n Pay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Cape Town seeks a dedicated manager to oversee store operations. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of hygiene, manage stock levels, interact with customers, and implement sales strategies. Applicants should be Matriculated, possess a valid driver's license, and have previous retail experience. This position offers a path to career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• 3 years retail experience advantageous.
• 3 years departmental manager experience advantageous.
• Drivers License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Conduct regular quality checks and manage stock.
• Plan and implement sales promotions.
• Monitor budgets and optimize stock levels.

Skills

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Matriculation

Job description

Role Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest supermarket chain store in South Africa and gain insight and understanding of store operations by working in various departments. This is a career path to become a store manager.

Requirements

• 3 years retail experience advantageous
• 3 years departmental manager experience advantageous
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
• Must be Matriculated (attach certified copy to application)
• Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)
• Drivers License is essential (attach certified copy of license)

Competencies

• Performance Management
• Problem Solving
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Assertiveness
• Relationships building
• Effective communication
• Financial acumen
• Results orientated

Key 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 e.g. 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 e.g. always in stock, never overstocked through effective ordering
• Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees

Closing Date

• 25 November 2025