Trainee Store Manager Programme - Inland South Region at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Trainee Store Manager. This role is designed to develop future Store Managers by providing comprehensive training across all store departments.
• Once deemed competent, the successful candidate will assume relevant management responsibilities, supporting and assisting the Store Manager in their duties and leading the store in their absence.

Job description

• Take full ownership of your development by actively engaging in and completing the Trainee Manager programme, ensuring readiness for sign-off within 14 months.
• Train across all store departments and demonstrate competence in each area.
• Support the Store Manager in overseeing departments and managing overall store operations as required.
• Attend and actively participate in all required classroom training sessions as part of the Trainee Manager programme.
• Apply learned knowledge and skills effectively within the store environment under the guidance of the Store Manager.
• Lead by example, demonstrating behaviours and standards aligned with company values and management expectations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor and proactively engaging with customers at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership potential and a desire to progress into a Store Manager role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, customer-focused approach
• Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term retail management career within a supportive and structured development programme

Minimum requirements

Job requirements

• In possession of a matric certificate (Grade 12) with a pass in English
• Maths pass
• Retail and/or management experience (advantageous)

Skills, Abilities and Job related Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer literacy and analysing skills
• Planning and organising
• Conflict management Competencies
• Leading and Deciding
• Supporting and coordinating
• Interacting and presenting
• Analysing and interpreting
• Creating and conceptualising
• Organising and executing
• Adapting and coping
• Enterprising and performing

Apply by: 16 March 2026