341 Shop Manager jobs in South Africa

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future

Job Description

Do you have a knack for people, numbers, and keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Shop Manager who can bring energy, leadership, and a love for agriculture retail to our team. This role is all about rolling up your sleeves, supporting the Branch Manager, and helping the branch thrive. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, motivating people, and keeping customers smiling – this could be your next big move

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with the day-to-day supervision of branch operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with company policies.
• Support the Branch Manager in financial controls, including monitoring sales, expenses, and budgets.
• Participate in stock management, including receiving, merchandising, stock level monitoring, ordering, claims, and stock taking.
• Provide input in personnel supervision, including shift planning, coaching, and assisting with staff development.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, addressing queries and resolving complaints timeously.
• Assist in ensuring the branch complies with legislative and safety requirements.
• Contribute towards marketing and promotions to drive sales growth and branch visibility.
• Step in to act on behalf of the Branch Manager when required.

What we're looking for:

• Matric / NQF4 a tertiary qualification will make you stand out
• 2–3 years' experience in agricultural retail
• Computer savvy (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn, grow, and sometimes work after hours
• A natural people-person who thrives under pressure

Skills that make you shine:

• Great communicator and team player.
• Strong organizational skills (you can juggle tasks like a pro).
• A head for business and basic financial know-how.
• Problem-solver with a customer-first mindset.

Our secret ingredient?

We're looking for someone who is Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and a true Team Player. These values are at the heart of everything we do – and they're the key to success in this role.

If you're ready to step up, grow with us, and make a difference in agriculture retail, we'd love to hear from you

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word

• The CV should not have handwriting on the document

• NB Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver's License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.

• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px;p';'

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future

Job Description

Expanding and growth of the business unit in order to reach the strategic goals of the VKB Group.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Relevant tertiary qualification will serve as recommendation
• 3 Years previous experience in the agricultural retail industry
• Willing to work afterhours when required
• Computer literate in the MS Office Package
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial management of business unit
• Stock management including merchandising, management of stock levels, ordering, claims and stock taking
• Personnel management including mentoring of staff
• General management to ensure all VKB Policies are applied
• Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints
• Ability to be creative in striving to continuously exceed goals and targets
• Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation
• Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organisations' strategic and operational goals

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Communication skills
• Mentoring
• Teamwork

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word

• The CV should not have handwriting on the document

• NB Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver's License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.

• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px

ABOUT:

Are you a motivated leader with a passion for retail and operations? We're looking for a 
Store Manager
 to oversee the daily running of our Food Stop, located at a busy petrol station in
Rustenburg
.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Opening and closing the store and office daily
• Managing staff schedules, attendance, and performance
• Overseeing cash-ups, ATM drops, and financial reporting
• Capturing data and compiling balancing sheets
• Handling stock control, ordering, and receiving processes
• Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across all areas
• Supporting HR with investigations, training, and disciplinary actions
• Driving customer satisfaction and community engagement

Key Requirements Include:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Ethical conduct and attention to detail
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in retail or forecourt management (Supervisory Role)
• Matric/Grade 12 or similar
• Experience with the OK/Shoprite Group would be a massive advantage

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future

Job Description

Expanding and growth of the business unit in order to reach the strategic goals of the VKB Group.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• Relevant tertiary qualification will serve as recommendation
• 3 Years previous experience in the agricultural retail industry
• Willing to work afterhours when required
• Computer literate in the MS Office Package
• Willing to undergo continuous training

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial management of business unit
• Stock management including merchandising, management of stock levels, ordering, claims and stock taking
• Personnel management including mentoring of staff
• General management to ensure all VKB Policies are applied
• Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints
• Ability to be creative in striving to continuously exceed goals and targets
• Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation
• Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organisations' strategic and operational goals

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Marketing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Communication skills
• Mentoring
• Teamwork

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word

• The CV should not have handwriting on the document

• NB Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver's License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.

• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px

We're Hiring: Coffee Shop Manager (Meyerton Area)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Coffee Shop Manager to join our team

Requirements:

Must have reliable transport

Based in or near Meyerton

Available to start immediately

Previous experience in hospitality/management of atleast 3 years

Strong leadership and customer service skills

Duties include:

Managing daily operations of the coffee shop

Leading and motivating staff

Ensuring excellent customer service

Stock control and ordering

If you are passionate about coffee, people, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, we want to hear from you

Send your CV to

Company Description

C&R Brand Solutions is the complete innovative brand solution company at the forefront of local manufacturing and sourcing unique corporate clothing, luggage, and gift ranges to top South African companies. With more than two decades of experience, we continuously evolve to ensure that our customers benefit from our in-house DESIGN . CREATE . DELIVER strategy. We offer value-added services including in-house branding, warehousing, and logistics, making us the "The BRAND behind your Brand".

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Print Shop Manager located in the City of Johannesburg. The Print Shop Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Digital print shop, Sublimation , Transfer printing and Embroidery including managing machine maintenance, coordinating with internal divisions and suppliers, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. Responsibilities also include staff supervision, scheduling, inventory management, and ensuring timely delivery of print jobs. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with other departments to meet branding and production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in Print Production, Quality Control, and Equipment Maintenance
• Skills in Staff Supervision, Scheduling, and Inventory Management
• Proficiency in supplier and client Coordination and Timely Delivery of Projects
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and tools
• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus

Located: Burgundy Estate, Cape Town

Own transport essential

Qualification / Experience required:

• Minimum 2 year experience similar position

Description: An experienced manager is needed to head up our coffee shop.

Competitive salary on offer with performance bonus' on the achievement of certain KPI's. Successful candidate must have at least 2 years management experience with own transport.

Summary of the position includes:

§ DRIVE SALES UP.

§ Handle the 'personality' of the Café. Be the face the client/community wants to see – you are representing the Owner.

§ Take complete management of all operations.

§ Adhere to guidelines from HO and instructions from Owner - work within the scope of limitations given.

§ Co-ordinate Café's complete daily FOH and BOH operations (listed, but not limited to – opening and closing procedures / stock control / flow of service / general communication) in totality from opening to close of business.

§ Co-ordinate Café's FOH and BOH staff (listed, but not limited to - allocate tasks & section / communication with kitchen / follow the Code of Conduct / report any misconduct to the Owner.

§ Delegate tasks and follow up.

§ Report to Owner with daily updates when required (keep daily diary at POS for feedback/challenges and actions).

§ Manage Safety, Security and Maintenance of the premises, clients, staff and operating equipment under your control.

§ Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures to ensure service excellence and consistency of all duties.

§ Handle challenges/ client complaints directly and act accordingly within scope of limitations to rectify.

§ Handle on-going FOH and BOH staff training/guidance and motivation.

§ Handle POS operations – voids / cash-ups with waitrons when required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Own transport required

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)

Work Location: In person

Key Performance Areas

1. Financial Admin/General

2. Deals and Pricing

3. Managing of personnel

4. Stock control

Skills, abilities and attributes:

• Retail experience
• Customer orientated
• Planning
• Adaptability
• Verbal and written communication
• Team player
• Accuracy
• Resilience and tenacity
• Stress tolerance
• Goal driven
• Self-motivated

Requirements:

• Knowledge of relevant computer systems/applications a priority
• Extensive experience in admin and financial related tasks
• Retail background a priority
• Customer service principles
• Matric
• Speak and write English fluently – knowledge of a third language to your advantage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R11 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Summary

U-turn is a leading organisation in developing pathways out of homelessness. We are looking for a Thrift Shop Manager to join the Retail team in Strand. This is a full-time, onsite position and will initially be offered as a one-year contract.

This position

There is an opportunity for a person with strong retail skills and experience to join the U-turn team .Thus allowing them to apply their professional retail skills in a development setting. Reporting directly to the Retail Area Manager, the candidate will apply their retail skills to run our, Retail store in Strand to grow sales and profitability. At the same time, the person will be managing a team of sales assistants who were formerly homeless and are currently on the U-turn work-rehabilitation programme. The ideal candidate is happy to work in an organization with strong Christian motivations, displays a passion to see people grow (i.e., to work developmentally), and is excellent at customer service.

Background

U-turn is a thriving non-profit that exists to equip homeless people with the skills to overcome homelessness. Founded in 1997, we believe that every homeless individual is intrinsically valuable and should have access to an effective pathway to address their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term, productive member of society. To help people overcome homelessness, we operate a phased approach that includes addiction rehabilitation, counselling, life-skills training, and sheltered work placement in one of our social enterprises. Through this process, the programme inculcates a healthy work ethic, furnishes modern job skills, and gives 18-24 months of real work experience so that individuals can be gainfully employed in the modern South African economy. Our graduates enter the open market employment and show an above 85% long-term success rate We are actively working to expand to more locations in Cape Town and across South Africa.

Social Enterprises

Actual work experience largely takes place within our social enterprises. U-turn's social enterprises comprise an extensive retail network connected to our Charity Stores as well as other companies owned by, or in partnership with, U-turn.

Key areas of responsibility

1. Operational Management

• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly operational tasks are completed and recorded using the Google Checklist, with full accountability.
• Key operational focus areas include:
• Oversee cash handling in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Daily review and management of Facebook ads: loading new ads, maintaining campaigns, and engaging with customers.
• Ensure DIK forms are updated and completed daily.
• Update turnovers and timesheets daily.
• Address items on the To-Do list promptly and efficiently.

2. Staff Management & Team Development

• Directly manage U-turn clients (Champions) under the guidance of the Retail Area Manager, Support Staff, and Development Team.
• Provide daily oversight, coaching, and support to ensure high performance.
• Handle HR-related matters, including:
• Leave approvals
• Disciplinary processes in collaboration with the Area Manager and Caseworker
• Payslip and payroll coordination
• Submit weekly feedback reports to the Caseworker.
• Maintain running notes on each Champion's behavior and development.

3. Store Leadership & Sales Performance

• Manage the U-turn Charity Store to achieve or exceed sales targets.
• Ensure alignment with sales goals while maintaining the organization's values and mission.

4. Stock & Inventory Management Oversight of sorting, cleaning, and distribution of donations

• Ensure optimal stock levels are maintained.
• Keep transfer verification sheets up to date.
• Review weekly counts, on-hand figures, and sales data for accuracy and relevance.
• Complete monthly stocktakes to reconcile with POS data
• Monitor shrinkage and implement effective loss prevention measures.

5. Pricing & Discounting Oversight

• Ensure pricing of pre-loved goods aligns with the U-turn Pricing SOP.
• Use 90-day sales data to guide discounting decisions.
• Implement price markdowns and promotional strategies that are fair, transparent, and mission-aligned.

6. Visual Merchandising & Promotions

• Prepare and maintain promotional materials and appealing in-store displays to enhance the customer experience.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization throughout the store.

7. Customer Service & Engagement

• Deliver exceptional customer service; handle complaints and escalations efficiently.
• Promote participation in the U-turn Loyalty Programme.
• Ensure the store environment is welcoming, clean, and engaging.

8. Mission Integration & Supportive Culture

• Lead daily team devotions rooted in Jesus, fostering a spiritually enriching workplace.
• Create and maintain a supportive, therapeutic environment for individuals in the U-turn Life Change Programme.
• Collaborate with Caseworkers and Support Staff to align the store's operations with the broader goals of the Life Change Programme.

9. Health, Safety & Security Compliance

• Enforce all relevant health, safety, and security protocols to protect staff, customers, and programme participants.
• Regularly review and update safety procedures as needed.

Experience and Skills

● Previous experience in the retail sector (essential)

● Experience as a duty manager/ assistant manager or a manager in a retail setting (desirable)

● Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

● Well-developed interpersonal skills

● Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise

● A collaborative team player – concerned with the team's success as well as individual performance

● Ability to motivate, coach, and develop people. Commercial awareness

Personal attributes

● Passion for U-turn's mission and values.

● Strong leadership with a collaborative mindset.

● Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Organisational Fit (where applicable)

● If in recovery - actively engaged in own ongoing recovery, accessing accountability support, and

practicing recovery behaviour

● If employed as a Professional - affiliation with a professional board, continued personal

development, and accessing supervision

● Gospel orientation - connected to a local fellowship of believers, reading the Bible, and grounded in Gospel-motivated Social Action

Next Steps

Candidates interested in this position should apply online at The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN 4 WEEKS, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person