Trainee Manager Stores - Eastern Cape at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (tertiary retail/business qualification advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Retail experience (advantageous)
• Passion for retail is a must
• Willing to be transferred between stores within the region

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Ensure hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (sales floor and back-up areas)
• Enforce adherence to store policies, SOPs and security procedures
• Maintain merchandise and display standards in line with company guidelines
• Conduct regular quality checks and ensure effective stock rotation (FIFO principles)
• Prevent wastage, shrinkage and damages through disciplined controls
• Support daily store operations to ensure readiness for trade

Commercial & Financial Management

• Assist in driving turnover and achieving sales targets
• Monitor budgets and take corrective action where required
• Analyse departmental profitability and recommend improvement actions
• Identify fast-selling lines and optimise sales opportunities
• Maintain optimal stock levels through effective ordering (in-stock without overstocking)

Administration & Compliance

• Complete all administration accurately and timeously
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant documentation and reports
• Take proactive action where discrepancies or risks are identified

Customer Experience

• Deliver and promote exceptional service standards
• Listen actively to customer needs and provide appropriate products or services
• Resolve queries professionally to enhance customer loyalty

People Management

• Manage and motivate employees to maintain operational standards
• Monitor and develop team performance
• Address underperformance constructively and decisively
• Foster teamwork and positive working relationships

Closing Date: 20 February 2026