Western Cape Regional Retail Leader – Clothing Stores

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 620,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a seasoned retail leader to oversee a multi-store operation in the clothing sector. You will drive sales, improve profitability, and develop people while upholding high operational standards.

The role focuses on leading store managers, refining processes, and maintaining stock integrity. Travel across the required area and report to regional leadership. Previous multi-store management and recruitment exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of retail experience, clothing experience is a plus.
• Grade 12 qualification; higher education is advantageous.
• Proven people management and store leadership experience.
• Sales-driven with profitability and stock management focus.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store managers to achieve sales, profitability, and operations targets.
• Conduct store visits, assess performance, and implement improvements.
• Recruit, hire and train new store managers.
• Analyse sales data, control costs, and optimise inventory.
• Drive visual merchandising, stock accuracy, and loss prevention.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions when targets aren't met.
• Foster excellence, discipline and teamwork across stores.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health and safety standards.
• Build relationships with store teams and support functions.
• Represent the business professionally in store and regional interactions.

Skills

People management

Sales leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Job description

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a seasoned retail leader to oversee a multi-store operation in the clothing sector. You will drive sales, improve profitability, and develop people while upholding high operational standards.

The role focuses on leading store managers, refining processes, and maintaining stock integrity. Travel across the required area and report to regional leadership. Previous multi-store management and recruitment exposure is a plus.