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  • Posted: Mar 5, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The Mr Price Group (MRPG) is a fashion value retailer, selling predominantly for cash. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys s...
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    Executive Associate Mr Price Group

    Responsibilities
    Executive Coordination & Calendar Leadership

    • Compile the Group Calendar in collaboration with the Company Secretarial and Group Finance teams.
    • Independently manage the Group Calendar throughout the year.
    • Manage the CEO & Group Strategy Director’s priorities, calendars and engagements with accuracy and professionalism.
    • Coordinate travel plans, itineraries and documentation for business travel.
    • Handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
    • Attend meetings with executives, track actions, and ensure alignment to strategic priorities.

    Project Management

    • Support the CEO and Group Strategy Director in delivering strategic Group initiatives.
    • Coordinate project activities on behalf of the CEO and Group Strategy Director, track progress and prepare consolidated reports.
    • Prioritisation of research projects and deep dives into topics that relate to the delivery of strategy and the improvement & alignment of reporting geographies.

    Meeting Preparation, Coordination & Governance Support

    • Prepare executive‑level meeting packs, briefing notes and presentations.
    • Prepare and distribute minutes and matters arising for Exco and other key meetings.
    • Track progress on strategic initiatives, escalate risks to deadlines, and support delivery against Exco and Main Board reporting cycles.
    • Engage the strategy team regarding progress of key KPI’s and align key actions to Exco meeting and divisional board cycles
    • Develop Project management tool to track matters arising and delivery of key action items aligned to divisional board, Exco and Main Board reporting cycles.
    • Source and prepare research materials ahead of exploratory or strategy-related travel.
    • Assess the appropriateness of documents and timing of submissions to deliver against Exco and Main Board deliverables.
    • Ensure sensitive information is handled with absolute confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.

    Research and Analysis

    • Provide research and data analysis to support key strategic projects as identified by the CEO and Group Strategy Director.
    • Prepare business cases/assessment of research topics, including key metrics such as ROI and other benefits to be realised. 

    Liaison and Coordination                                                                                                                                                   

    • Ensure timely, accurate information flows across divisions to support alignment and clarity.
    • Provide administrative and governance support during Board cycles.
    • Coordinate logistics for Group events, including CEO Forums/Main Board gatherings/Year‑end functions/etc.

    Qualifications

    • A completed Post Graduate Qualification (Master’s level qualification preferred)
    • Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in research, analytics, project coordination, project management, or similar roles.
    • Experience in stakeholder engagement and project coordination.
    • Exposure to a Listed company reporting environment is advantageous.
    • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
    • Strong analytical thinking, logical reasoning, problem‑solving, and strategic insight.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Mr Price Group on fa-etyi-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply

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