83 Department Manager jobs in South Africa

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Born in Australia, loved around the world.

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We're here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.

We're playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.

Benefits

· Competitive base salary

· Local and Global career growth – progress your career across our 7 Brands

· 50% off Cotton On Group Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie and Supre

· Wellness support 24/7 – mental health, relationships, family + more

· Discounts for you and your family - medical, travel, financial + more

· 13th Cheque

The Role

Floor Supervisor support the Store Manager and enable their team to create great experiences for our customer and drive business outcomes for their Brand Department.

· Own your department and focus on executing Brand direction across VM, trade actions, inventory processes and presentation

· Coach the team to work together in your department in partnership with your Store Management team

· Share feedback with your Manager and team to grow your department performance

· Bring your commercial eye to your department, spot trade opportunities, and find solutions to improve the customer experience and department results

· Embed customer excellence whilst growing Department results through clear planning and direction

· Advocate for the Cotton On Group Foundation, leading the team on how they can make life changing impact on our projects around the world

· Step-up and support your management team in the wider day-today running of the store as required

It's more than a job. It's about making a positive difference in everything we do.

Who are we?

A diverse team of 20,000 around the world who love to think Big and have fun along the way. We develop, reward and recognize our team members, so they can feel empowered to reach their full potential. We know life's more fun when you're free to be you and our team bring their point of difference, making us into the unique global retailer we are today.

Being You can take you places at the Cotton On Group. Join us and let's do good things together.

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centered in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

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Company Description

Outworx is a partner that fully immerses itself in its clients' identities to provide inspired connections and positive experiences. Our company is committed to relationships based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of our clients' needs. We have grown into a major player in the South African Global Business Services Sector (GBS) due to our expertise in international regulatory environments. Our people-centric approach, along with our passion for innovation and service excellence, positions us as the employer of choice. We specialize in industries such as Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunication, Media, and Customer Care, providing solutions that exceed client expectations and enhance business processes.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Department Manager located in Umhlanga. The Department Manager will oversee daily operations, manage a team, ensure compliance, develop and implement strategies to improve performance, and liaise with clients. The manager will also be expected to handle budgeting, reporting, and staff development while maintaining a high level of performance output.

Qualifications

• Leadership and Team Management skills
• Matric
• Experience in Operational Management and Strategic Planning
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Financial Acumen for Budgeting and Reporting
• Problem-solving and Decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in Data Analysis and Performance
• Experience in the Global Business Services Sector is a plus

Multi Award Winning Nursery-Stodels is looking for a dynamic Department Manager - Nursery to head up the Department at our Somerset West Garden Centre. The position will report directly to the Branch Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the profitability of the department by monitoring sales, mark up, write offs, bottom line, expenses and stock losses
• Report analysis
• Ensuring that merchandising & displays are of a high standard
• Driving a high level of customer service
• Planning, overseeing and implementing promotions
• Weekly scorecards to be completed
• Weekly price comparisons and competitor visits to be concluded
• Effective stock management and optimize layout opportunities
• Management & development of staff

CRITERIA NEEDED:

• Minimum of 3 years retail experience at management level or level equivalent in exposure and or responsibility
• Nursery/Horticulture background advantage
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven leadership abilities and management staff
• Must be self motivated and assertive
• A successful track record in sales, profit management, stock management including purchase management, merchandise control, tactical and strategic planning
• Computer literate
• Must be organized, efficient, creative and assertive with strong communication skills

If you have not heard back from us after two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3 years retail management experience?
• Do you have experience working in a Garden Nursery?
• Own vehicle and valid License?
• What are your salary requirements (CTC) Before deductions?

Work Location: In person

We are currently recruiting for a Service Department Manager to join our dynamic team, based in the Northern Suburbs - Cape Town.

The purpose of the Service Department Manager is to effectively plan, control and monitor the performance of the service departments to ensure that they operate at an optimal level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Department targets and profitability of all service departments including:
• Coffee and Juice Bar
• Bakery
• Delicatessen
• Hot Foods
• Produce
• Fish
• Sushi
• Manage stock
• Pricing and POS
• Hygiene and housekeeping
• Manage staff
• Managing customers
• Open and close the store

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / NQF level 4 equivalent
• Tertiary Qualifications in Fresh Food Management / equivalent
• At least 2 years experience in all aspects of day-to-day running and managing of a Service Department / Trainee Management Programme
• Industrial Relations experience recommended

Application Process: Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Job Description

• The responsibilities of the Operations Department
• Manager include delivering exceptional customer service through management of day-to-day operations, ensuring a well maintained, safe, hygienic and secure store environment, and minimize loss and shrinkage through logistic support and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers
• Develop, recruit, retain and lead a competent and motivated store operations team
• Co-ordinate and monitor the activities of the coach and implement appropriate performance management for coaches, qualified and trainee staff
• Support the implementation of loss and control measures
• Support the implementation of stock movement processes (including truck turnaround times, receiving, stockroom processes, dispatching) and maintain information on Stores Inventory Management System
• Enforce day-to-day security operations in store to minimise loss
• Sustain the store and equipment maintenance processes to ensure availability, functionality and safety
• Monitor performance of service providers and give feedback on performance to improve effectiveness of delivery
• Control and order consumables and equipment within allocated budget
• Maintain health and safety procedures in line with policy
• Enforce day-to-day cleaning and hygiene operations to facilitate a hygienic store environment
• Minimises Shrinkage