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Job Title: Store Manager Supermarket East Rand Johannesburg

Location: East Rand - Gauteng

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 Negotiable

• • • Requirements:
• Retail Management Expertise: Proven experience in retail management with a strong track record of driving profitability and operational success. Must Have 3-5 years Spar or Pick N Pay Experience
• Financial Acumen: Mandatory - Solid financial background with knowledge of Gross Profit (G.P.), budgeting, and expense control.
• Leadership & Team Building: Strong ability to lead, train, and inspire a team while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Sales & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze sales data, identify trends, and implement strategies to optimize performance and profitability.
• Operational Efficiency: Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
• Integrity & Ethical Conduct: High level of professionalism, ethical standards, and commitment to business excellence.Responsibilities:
• Strategic Store Management: Oversee all aspects of store operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance with company policies.
• Sales and Profitability: Develop and implement strategies to maximize sales, monitor Gross Profit (G.P.), and achieve revenue targets.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish and track performance metrics related to sales, customer satisfaction, inventory turnover, and staff productivity.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a motivated team to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
• Customer Experience & Service Excellence: Maintain exceptional customer service standards, resolve complaints, and foster a positive shopping environment.
• Inventory & Stock Control: Ensure accurate stock levels through effective management, loss prevention, optimization of stock movement, and timely reordering of products to maintain availability.
• Financial Management: Prepare and monitor budgets, control expenses, manage cash flow, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Quality Control & Hygiene Standards: Maintain operational cleanliness, uphold product quality standards, and ensure a safe shopping environment.

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Our client, a prominent retail group headquartered in the Western Cape, has provided exceptional services in the realm of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) since their establishment in 2012. They consider their customers as part of their extended family and are committed to delivering on their promises – "we believe in doing exactly what we say we're going to do". Join them in their journey to create meaningful experiences for both their team members and valued customers.

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Bakery Manager to join their team based in Gugulethu and Khayelitsha stores.

Job Purpose:
To create and maintain a fully functioning, profitable Bakery Department and promote excellent customer service and communication responsible for the full management of bakery department and staff. Top quality products to be produced in a hygienic environment – NOT NEGOTIABLE.

Responsibilities:

• Meet customer needs with a smiling face and remember that the customer always comes first.
• Always make our customers know that they are important.
• Manage all customer questions and concerns.
• Ensure that Bakery staff adheres to all customer service requirements.
• Use customer suggestions and complaints to guarantee that the needs of the customers are being met.
• Increase customers and bulk customers numbers for the department.
• Plan the daily/monthly operations of the Bakery Department.
• Receive stock and ensure cutting, packing, and merchandising is up to the company’s standards and Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in the sales and marketing of the Bakery Department.
• Plan, organize and participate in promotional activities.
• Responsible for the general departmental costing.
• Keep wastage and shrinkage to a minimum.
• Schedule staff ensuring adherence to scheduling procedure.
• Induct and train new staff members to the expected level.
• Ensure compliance of the staff daily duties planned.
• Address performance and personnel issues in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility to meet the performance targets as set by Senior Store Management.
• Adhere to company Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures and ensure staff compliance there to.
• Always ensure departmental cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure that staff comply with the hygiene standards prescribed by the company.
• Ensure all security measures and procedures are always adhered to.

Skills required:

• Customer service orientated and a willingness to deal with people every day.
• Ability to create a teamwork environment.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Take initiative.
• Communication skills to train staff members and communicate problem areas.
• Accurate with figures.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivery and quality.
• Be able to operate independently and as part of a team.

Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Approx. 3 years' Baker/Confectioner experience.
• 5 years' store (retail) experience.

Salary: Market related
Working Hours: Monday to Sunday - Shifts

Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, ensuring that you quote reference number 202612 in the subject heading or email body.

Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed to maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.

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The role is for a Store Manager position at a furniture and decor retail store in Alberton.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary customer service through product showcasing and staff supervision.
• Schedule and delegate tasks to employees, monitor their performance.
• Ensure smooth store operations.
• Maintain accurate cash balances and perform cash-ups.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Build strong customer relationships and enforce company policies.
• Handle customer concerns both in-store and via phone.
• Collaborate with various departments within the group.

Requirements and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of retail management experience; experience in furniture retail is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office is essential.
• Sage Evolution experience is a plus.
• Grade 12 / Matric qualification.

Are you a results-driven leader with a strong retail operations background? I am looking for a hands-on Retail Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and oversee daily operations, customer service, stock control, and profitability, etc

Duties include :

Manage all aspects of store operations (sales, stock, service, admin)

Drive store performance and meet sales and profitability targets

Supervise and develop a team including Sales, Store Assistant, Auto-Electrician, and General Workers

Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety, and legislation

Deliver excellent customer service and maintain stakeholder relationships

Control costs, monitor budgets, and implement cost-saving initiatives

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Business Administration / Sales / Marketing (NQF 6)

5+ years’ retail sales / ops experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role

Strong people management, planning, and problem-solving skills

Computer literate (MS Office, relevant retail systems)

Knowledge of stock control, customer service, and compliance

Experience in automotive retail or related sectors

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd. is recruiting for a Retail Store Manager to be based in Nelspruit.

Develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, create store policies and marketing programs that will increase sales and grow the existing customer base.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor the gross profit and drive store sales
• Grow the existing business
• Manage budgets and targets
• Manage performance of teams within the various departments
• Create strategies to promote and improve customer service
• Control and maintain brand quality
• Create marketing strategies to increase sales
• Execute plans to maintain excellent compliance and operational standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• A retail qualification would be advantageous
• 3-4 years’ experience in a senior store management position
• Passion for entrepreneurial thinking
• Must be assertive and excellent in decision making
• Efficient in building strategic relationships with staff and customers

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Be available to work irregular hours in consideration of operational demands
• Valid SA driver’s license
• Own transport
• Be prepared to relocate

SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd. is recruiting for a Retail Store Manager to be based in Phalaborwa.

Develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, create store policies and marketing programs that will increase sales and grow the existing customer base.

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor the gross profit and drive store sales
• Grow the existing business
• Manage budgets and targets
• Manage performance of teams within the various departments
• Create strategies to promote and improve customer service
• Control and maintain brand quality
• Create marketing strategies to increase sales
• Execute plans to maintain excellent compliance and operational standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• A retail qualification would be advantageous
• 3-4 years’ experience in a senior store management position
• Passion for entrepreneurial thinking
• Must be assertive and excellent in decision making
• Efficient in building strategic relationships with staff and customers

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Be available to work irregular hours in consideration of operational demands
• Valid SA driver’s license
• Own transport
• Be prepared to relocate

SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

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

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd., is recruiting for a Store Manager to be based in Piet Retief - Mpumalanga.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Develop strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, increase profitability, create store policies and marketing programs that will increase sales and grow the existing customer base.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Monitor the gross profit and drive store sales
2. Grow the existing business
3. Manage budgets and targets
4. Manage performance of teams within the various departments
5. Create strategies to promote and improve customer service
6. Control and maintain brand quality
7. Create marketing strategies to increase sales
8. Execute plans to maintain excellent compliance and operational standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Matric
2. A retail qualification would be advantageous
3. 3-4 years’ experience in a senior store management position
4. Passion for entrepreneurial thinking
5. Must be assertive and excellent in decision making
6. Efficient in building strategic relationships with staff and customers

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Be available to work irregular hours in consideration of operational demands
2. Valid SA driver’s license
3. Own transport
4. Be prepared to relocate

SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

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.

SPAR Lowveld, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd. is recruiting for a Store Manager to be based in Phalaborwa.

The purpose of the Store Manager is to be responsible for the functions of all departments of the store and for brand building exercises relating to the store. Upholding the image and building the reputation of the store ought to be the key responsibilities of a retail store manager.

• Manage shrinkage levels to within the company targeted ratio.
• Implement policies and procedures to minimize stock loss.
• Strategizing sales and marketing plans to drive revenue growth in the store.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors for procuring supplies.
• Allocating budgets and planning the finances of the store.
• Evaluating sales reports and customer feedback.
• Planning new initiatives and ideas to increase footfall with the store.
• Controlling the store inventory and ensuring the maintenance of the standards of goods.
• Studying market reports and competitor strategies.
• Understanding of business and labour policies and apply these on an everyday basis.
• Manage performance of teams within the various departments.
• Create strategies to promote and improve customer service.
• Execute plans to maintain excellent compliance and operational standards.
• Ensure that all occupational health, food safety and legislative policies and controls are implemented.
• Talent management, recruitment and selection, staff training and workforce management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• A retail qualification would be advantageous
• 3-4 years’ experience in a senior store management position
• A self-starter, problem solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication verbal and written skills.
• Business and financial acumen
• Good interpersonal skills.

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.

SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer.

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