18 Store Design jobs in South Africa

Next Generation is a dynamic and innovative retail brand seeking a talented VM manager. The perfect candidate is creative and passionate about retail.

1. Must be willing to travel across South Africa often (VM manager is out of Johannesburg every second week)
2. Must be creative
3. Must have a strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques
4. Must have strong communication skills
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
6. Must be proficient in Adobe Suite
7. Must have experience in a VM role

Responsibilities 

• Investigating industry best practice initiatives in relation to new ideas and trends
• Identifying and making use of all opportunities to improve the overall visual appeal of stores, thereby maximizing trade
• Ensure that the merchandise is displayed effectively
• Creating effective merchandise strategies to get a return on trading space
• Create and update merchandising tools, merchandise guide, merchandise key controls, and Store Manager's merchandise checklist
• Liaise closely with buyer/director to ensure product type is in line with the location and demographics
• Developing strategies with new store opening promotional products to introduce customers to the brand and optimise the chances of them repurchasing
• Ensuring the combination of great product skills and being analytical to increase sales
• Ensuring that the stock holding is aligned with the sales target
• Supervising the execution of all signage, graphics and visual elements
• Create floor plan and layout to dictate the flow of customer traffic and shopping habits
• Departments are located correctly to maximize sales
• Responsible for the execution within all stores
• Conducts regular store visits and spot checks to ensure compliance around markdowns and price changes
• Maximizing company sales and reducing further markdowns by implementing correct location, merchandising and timeous implementation throughout all stores
• Management of Visual Merchandising Assistant and instore VM champions and responsible for their overall development and performance
• Trains best practices on customer service skills, store standards and selling points
• Conducting regular store visits ensuring all staff are fully trained
• Analyse products in stores to formulate a turnaround strategy
• Works closely with Buyer/Planner to maximize profitability with core/seasonal product
• Develops an effective network of communication to ensure shared knowledge and understanding of business activity
• Effectively manages the performance and development of Visual Merchandise assistant to drive Visual Merchandise standards
• Identify and implement training interventions to achieve exceptional stock service levels across all stores

Requirements

• A Diploma/Degree in Interior Décor or Design / Retail / Fashion / Design.
• Min 4 years' work experience in the retail apparel industry, as a Visual Merchandising Manager.
• Excellent technical knowledge of design software Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and End user.
• Valid driver's license with own reliable transport. Travel on a national basis.
• The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well as communicating directives to in-store VM champions and VM Assistant to ensure correct rollout.

• Strong creative problem-solving skills and proven ability to show initiative. The position requires great attention to detail and conceptual and creative ability.
• Good knowledge of company and merchandising policies and procedures in the retail environment.
• Excellent Eye for detail with a strong creative hand with ability to communicate key ideas to drive visual standards.
• Fluent in English, other languages are an advantageous.
• Strong administrative skills, excellent product knowledge, and passion for the company's products.
• Self-starter and team player.

• Integrate strategic, seasonal, and industry changes into in-store execution, ensuring alignment with company and merchandise strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including BDA, Marketing, Operations, and Merchandising) to drive execution of product strategies in stores.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function, providing direction and integrating changes into the visual merchandising framework.
• Own and manage the end-to-end store design process, from concept development to execution, in partnership with external design agencies.
• Drive the evolution of store concepts, ensuring alignment with store tiering and spatial requirements for both new and revamped locations.
• Partner with international brands to deliver cohesive in-store visual merchandising solutions that align with both brand and business objectives.
• Manage brand rebate processes and budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Interpret new brand and product creative direction to conceptualize and implement in-store fixtures, fittings, and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure fixtures and fittings meet budget and specification requirements.
• Lead the field visual merchandising team, authoring visual guidelines for long-term, seasonal, and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Align visual merchandising solutions with merchandise teams and ensure timely communication to field and store teams.
• Organize and lead visual merchandising launches and workshops to ensure consistent execution and brand standards across all locations.
  
  

• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Interior Design, Marketing advantageous
• 10+ Years of Experience in visual merchandising or related fields, with a proven track record in a managerial or leadership role with proven VM Strategy and budget management experience
• Experience Leading Multi-Store Rollouts and Strategic VM Initiatives: Previous involvement in managing VM strategies across multiple locations or regions, and leading initiatives that directly impact brand presentation and customer engagement
• Cross-Functional Experience: Working closely with marketing, product development, and retail operations teams to create cohesive VM strategies that align with broader business goals.
  
  

• Strong Operational skills, with expertise in Negotiation (i.e. Brand funding), Relationship Management, and Influencing key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects at all levels from large scale multi-departmental and extensive budgets to small-scale projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, effectively co ordinating and leading teams (direct and indirect teams)
• A creative mindset, with the ability to interpret trends in visual merchandising, as well as an analytical and conceptual approach to problem-solving
  
  

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
  
  

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• Integrate strategic, seasonal, and industry changes into in-store execution, ensuring alignment with company and merchandise strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including BDA, Marketing, Operations, and Merchandising) to drive execution of product strategies in stores.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function, providing direction and integrating changes into the visual merchandising framework.
• Own and manage the end-to-end store design process, from concept development to execution, in partnership with external design agencies.
• Drive the evolution of store concepts, ensuring alignment with store tiering and spatial requirements for both new and revamped locations.
• Partner with international brands to deliver cohesive in-store visual merchandising solutions that align with both brand and business objectives.
• Manage brand rebate processes and budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Interpret new brand and product creative direction to conceptualize and implement in-store fixtures, fittings, and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure fixtures and fittings meet budget and specification requirements.
• Lead the field visual merchandising team, authoring visual guidelines for long-term, seasonal, and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Align visual merchandising solutions with merchandise teams and ensure timely communication to field and store teams.
• Organize and lead visual merchandising launches and workshops to ensure consistent execution and brand standards across all locations.
  
  

• Integrate strategic, seasonal, and industry changes into in-store execution, ensuring alignment with company and merchandise strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including BDA, Marketing, Operations, and Merchandising) to drive execution of product strategies in stores.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function, providing direction and integrating changes into the visual merchandising framework.
• Own and manage the end-to-end store design process, from concept development to execution, in partnership with external design agencies.
• Drive the evolution of store concepts, ensuring alignment with store tiering and spatial requirements for both new and revamped locations.
• Partner with international brands to deliver cohesive in-store visual merchandising solutions that align with both brand and business objectives.
• Manage brand rebate processes and budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Interpret new brand and product creative direction to conceptualize and implement in-store fixtures, fittings, and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure fixtures and fittings meet budget and specification requirements.
• Lead the field visual merchandising team, authoring visual guidelines for long-term, seasonal, and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Align visual merchandising solutions with merchandise teams and ensure timely communication to field and store teams.
• Organize and lead visual merchandising launches and workshops to ensure consistent execution and brand standards across all locations.
  
  

• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Interior Design, Marketing advantageous
• 10+ Years of Experience in visual merchandising or related fields, with a proven track record in a managerial or leadership role with proven VM Strategy and budget management experience
• Experience Leading Multi-Store Rollouts and Strategic VM Initiatives: Previous involvement in managing VM strategies across multiple locations or regions, and leading initiatives that directly impact brand presentation and customer engagement
• Cross-Functional Experience: Working closely with marketing, product development, and retail operations teams to create cohesive VM strategies that align with broader business goals.
  
  

• Strong Operational skills, with expertise in Negotiation (i.e. Brand funding), Relationship Management, and Influencing key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects at all levels from large scale multi-departmental and extensive budgets to small-scale projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, effectively co ordinating and leading teams (direct and indirect teams)
• A creative mindset, with the ability to interpret trends in visual merchandising, as well as an analytical and conceptual approach to problem-solving
  
  

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Retail

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Listing reference: click_019591

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 March 2025

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Property and Real Estate

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are seeking to employ a Project Manager to work within our Property & Store Design department. This role will be based at Clicks Regional Office, Roodepoort, Johannesburg and report to the Property & Store Design Executive.

Job Purpose

To execute all allocated regional store refurbishment projects and new store builds, in line with the property and store design strategy, group policies, standards and plan, as well as comply to regulatory requirements in order to maintain the achievement of business objectives.

Job Objectives

1. To implement the annual refurbishment programme for all regional stores (including stores to be enlarged and relocated), ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
2. To deliver the refurbishment and new store build projects in line with regional plan and budget in order to enable the business to achieve the operating plan.
3. To complete allocated regional projects in line with budget, timelines, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
4. Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and local authorities, to facilitate seamless project execution.
5. To provide timely and accurate information and standardised reports in order to facilitate informed decision making, mitigate risks, and maintain effective control over the regional projects.
6. To manage financial and other resources in order to deliver the operating plan and achieve business objectives.

Job related knowledge

1. Contract management
2. Budgeting
3. Health and safety standards.
4. Project management.
5. Performance management.
6. Environmental regulations and urban development
7. Property management
8. Property regulatory frameworks
9. South African municipal, provincial, and national regulations
10. Strategic planning

Job Related Skills

1. Analytical skills
2. Project management
3. Budgeting and cost management
4. Planning
5. Problem solving
6. Performance management
7. Contract management

Job Experience

1. 5 years retail project management experience, with experience in delivering new store and refurbishment projects
2. 5 years managing relationships with vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities

Education

1. Essential: Bachelors degree in Real Estate or related field

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We are seeking to employ a Project Manager to work within our Property & Store Design department. This role will be based at Clicks Regional Office, Roodepoort, Johannesburg and report to the Property & Store Design Executive.

Job Purpose

To execute all allocated regional store refurbishment projects and new store builds, in line with the property and store design strategy, group policies, standards and plan, as well as comply to regulatory requirements in order to maintain the achievement of business objectives.

Job Objectives

• To implement the annual refurbishment programme for all regional stores (including stores to be enlarged and relocated), ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• To deliver the refurbishment and new store build projects in line with regional plan and budget in order to enable the business to achieve the operating plan.
• To complete allocated regional projects in line with budget, timelines, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and local authorities, to facilitate seamless project execution.
• To provide timely and accurate information and standardised reports in order to facilitate informed decision making, mitigate risks, and maintain effective control over the regional projects.
• To manage financial and other resources in order to deliver the operating plan and achieve business objectives.

Job related knowledge

• Contract management
• Budgeting
• Health and safety standards.
• Project management.
• Performance management.
• Environmental regulations and urban development
• Property management
• Property regulatory frameworks
• South African municipal, provincial, and national regulations
• Strategic planning

Job Related Skills

• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Budgeting and cost management
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Performance management
• Contract management

Job Experience

• 5 retail project management, with experience in delivering new store and refurbishment projects
• 5 years managing relationships with vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities

Education

• Essential: Bachelors degree in Real Estate or related field

Competency Requirements

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principle and Values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management
• Industries Retail

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate strategic, seasonal, and industry changes into in-store execution, ensuring alignment with company and merchandise strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including BDA, Marketing, Operations, and Merchandising) to drive execution of product strategies in stores.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function, providing direction and integrating changes into the visual merchandising framework.
• Own and manage the end-to-end store design process, from concept development to execution, in partnership with external design agencies.
• Drive the evolution of store concepts, ensuring alignment with store tiering and spatial requirements for both new and revamped locations.
• Partner with international brands to deliver cohesive in-store visual merchandising solutions that align with both brand and business objectives.
• Manage brand rebate processes and budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Interpret new brand and product creative direction to conceptualize and implement in-store fixtures, fittings, and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure fixtures and fittings meet budget and specification requirements.
• Lead the field visual merchandising team, authoring visual guidelines for long-term, seasonal, and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Align visual merchandising solutions with merchandise teams and ensure timely communication to field and store teams.
• Organize and lead visual merchandising launches and workshops to ensure consistent execution and brand standards across all locations.

• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Interior Design, Marketing advantageous
• 10+ Years of Experience in visual merchandising or related fields, with a proven track record in a managerial or leadership role with proven VM Strategy and budget management experience
• Experience Leading Multi-Store Rollouts and Strategic VM Initiatives: Previous involvement in managing VM strategies across multiple locations or regions, and leading initiatives that directly impact brand presentation and customer engagement
• Cross-Functional Experience: Working closely with marketing, product development, and retail operations teams to create cohesive VM strategies that align with broader business goals.

• Strong Operational skills, with expertise in Negotiation (i.e. Brand funding), Relationship Management, and Influencing key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects at all levels from large scale multi-departmental and extensive budgets to small-scale projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, effectively co ordinating and leading teams (direct and indirect teams)
• A creative mindset, with the ability to interpret trends in visual merchandising, as well as an analytical and conceptual approach to problem-solving

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Listing reference: click_018864

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

Are you passionate about retail and service excellence? Are you confident to manage a store and lead a team to deliver a competitive advantage for the brand? An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Store Manager. The successful individual will report to the Area Manager.

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by leading and directing the store operations team in order to meet sales, profit and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

• To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximising sales, tracking daily targets, weekly and monthly sales plans and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
• To efficiently manage and control all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
• To successfully manage in-store execution of all visual merchandising, ensuring that in-store presentation and promotional standards are maintained and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
• To adequately schedule staff in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
• To ensure all administrative responsibilities are attended to in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To execute customer service initiatives in store and take corrective action that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DC’s) to ensure business objectives are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
• To maintain an awareness of customer trends, demographics and needs and monitor the activity of local competitors in order to capitalise on opportunities.
• To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
• To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
• Essential: B. Degree or Diploma in retail / finance management, pharmacy or related (External applicants)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment or successful completion the Clicks Trainee Store Management Programme
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Sound understanding and application of financial management principles
• Strong retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
• Knowledge of Customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing
• Sound managerial skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Listing reference: click_018864

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

Are you passionate about retail and service excellence? Are you confident to manage a store and lead a team to deliver a competitive advantage for the brand? An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Store Manager. The successful individual will report to the Area Manager.

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by leading and directing the store operations team in order to meet sales, profit and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

• To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximising sales, tracking daily targets, weekly and monthly sales plans and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
• To efficiently manage and control all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
• To successfully manage in-store execution of all visual merchandising, ensuring that in-store presentation and promotional standards are maintained and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
• To adequately schedule staff in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
• To ensure all administrative responsibilities are attended to in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To execute customer service initiatives in store and take corrective action that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DC’s) to ensure business objectives are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
• To maintain an awareness of customer trends, demographics and needs and monitor the activity of local competitors in order to capitalise on opportunities.
• To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
• To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
• Essential: B. Degree or Diploma in retail / finance management, pharmacy or related (External applicants)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment or successful completion the Clicks Trainee Store Management Programme
• Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Sound understanding and application of financial management principles
• Strong retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
• Knowledge of Customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing
• Sound managerial skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.