Manager Store Design And Planning at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary

To design and develop store plans. The process is inclusive of all phases of design from schematic through approvals of detailed planning and administration while honoring budget, schedule and operational requirements in accordance Blueprint and requirements for each Store Cluster.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Store Planning
• 5 – 7 years leadership experience / 5 years’ experience in Store Design and Planning
• Autocad Proficient
• Knowledge of relevant SABS codes of practice and SANS Regulations.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and associated regulations

Duties & Responsibilities

Store Planning

• Ensure store designs are within parameters of individual store budgets and market requirements (cluster) and trading ratio with alignment from relevant Divisions.
• Impart knowledge on store planning standards and criteria to ensure high standards of store design and quality control is maintained
• Maintain company’s blue prints and specification annually to supports the business interests
• Design Aesthetic
• Execute Design strategy in design of Pick n Pay stores (Blueprint).
• Identify exception, proposes and implements design solutions regularly
• Ensure that all design brief requirements are catered for and are in line with Pick n Pays standards and specifications.
• Participate in the architectural design process by reviewing standard specifications and completing design assessment once store has opened or re-opened.
• Design Review Meetings
• Attend all design review meetings and ensure that all Stakeholders requirements and changes are carried out in accordance with Pick n Pay’s Standards and Specifications.
• On-going Projects
• Communicate dates for all deadlines timeously.
• Conducts site visits as needed.
• Ensure that all adhoc request from the business is actioned timeously

Team Leadership

• Lead and monitor team performance and adjust activities or timelines as circumstances warrant; provide feedback and guidance to team members as necessary
• Foster a collaborative team environment by building trust with team members, treating them with respect, and involving them in decision making and problem solving; values and fully understands the contributions and perspectives of all team members
• Establish open communication channels across functional levels to support interaction and open dialogue among team members; inspires and motivates team members to work collaboratively

Competencies

• Self Management and Drive
• Team leadership
• Team building
• Problem Solving/Analysis

Business Insight

• Commercial and Financial Acumen
• Process and Technological Competence
• Judgement and Decision making
• Influencing
• Conflict management
• Building relationships
• Planning and organising
• Monitoring
• Additional Information
• Competency based interview to assess above requirements
• Short-listed applicants may be subjected to relevant assessments
• “Pick n Pay is committed to source, recruit, select and appoint talent that support our business and promotes equal opportunities in accordance with our Employment Equity and Diversity aspirations”.