Trainee Managers - Western Cape (Talent Pool)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking Trainee Managers to develop a talent pool for various stores in the Western Cape. Successful candidates will undergo training, engage in key retail management tasks, and align with Dis-Chem's operational standards while enjoying benefits like a market-related salary and medical aid.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' retail experience post training.
• 2-3 years in a management role overseeing 8+ employees.
• Experience in Front-end Admin Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers with on-the-job learning tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to Dis-Chem standards.
• Participate in training sessions and complete required assessments.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

SAP

ERP

CRM

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is continuously looking for Trainee Managers to build a talent pool for their various Western Cape stores. The aim of a strategic talent pool is to have a readily available and pre-screened group of individuals with specific skills, qualifications, or attributes that make them suitable for future job opportunities within Dis-Chem Pharmacies.

Trainee Program Adherence:

• Participate and engage in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
• Assist managers and completing assigned tasks for on the job learning purposes.
• Completion of all required learning programs and assessments to be deemed competent.
• Ensure Portfolio of Evidence is filed and kept up to date and ensure sign off with Regional Admin Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 5 years’ retail experience post training
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years as manager with minimum of 8 people reporting directly to them
• Front-end Admin Manager experience
• Retail/FMCG experience
• ERP,CRM or ordering system experience
• KRONOS/ SAP and/ or related system experience
• Willing and able to work retails hours
• Local Traveling required
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

General:

• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards and ensure store cleanliness.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Health and Safety Regulations.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge - Sound knowledge and understanding of retail store management disciplines with retail admin experience.
• Cognitive Skills - Analyse simple to semi-complex situations, evaluate multiple options, and make informed decisions to achieve
• Business Acumen - Follow guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards. Understand business complexities.
• Communication Skills - Communicates effectively with all types of people, this includes explaining concepts to first time users. Attentive and active listening.
• Interpersonal Skills - Able to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Conflict management, counselling skills and networking skills. Emotional Intelligence.
• Quality Orientation - Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-Management Skills - Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations. Copes well with pressure and has the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness.
• Management - Develop employees through transferring knowledge
• Technical skills - Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), numerical SAP (Retail & SuccessFactors). GKPOS.

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Willing and able to work retails hours
• Local Traveling required
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

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.