Available Jobs at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

• To provide first-class customer service in timely, friendly and knowledgeable manner via face-to-face interaction. Acts as a liaison to customers who are looking to purchase an item. Demonstrates product knowledge for the benefits of purchasers

Minimum requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ sales experience
• The incumbent may also be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• This position will require transferability between stores.
• Preference will be given to applicants in similar positions.

​​​​​​​Competencies

• Numerical Reasoning 
• Drive 
• Stress handling and Resilience 
• Building Relationships 
• Persuasiveness 
• Problem solving 
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Teamwork 
• Building the Brand 
• Influence

Key responsibilities

Sales 

• Actively seek and engage customer prospects in the store to maximise sales potential. 
• Provide assistance and information on product features to meet sales target.  
• Adhere and achieve department’s sales targets on a monthly, bi-annual and annual basis. 
• Identify sales opportunities and prepare sales action plans and schedules to meet specific targets. 

Customer Service 

• Work with customers to determine their needs; recommend the right product and help customers find products that fits needs and desires.                
• Liaise with customers and provide management with feedback on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and any potential for new products/services to ensure customer’s needs are satisfactorily met. 
• Collaborate with co-workers to ensure proper customer service is delivered. 
• Identify and expedite the resolution of customer concerns to maximise satisfaction. 

 Product Knowledge 

• Develop product knowledge and remain knowledgeable on current and new product offering in order to demonstrate the functions to potential customers. 
• Assist in ensuring that the product presentation area is clean and organised to make the products attractive to customers. 

 Administration 

• Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services. 
• Analyse sales reports and interpret information to assist in putting together sales action plans. 

Leading Self  

• Demonstrates self-control and recognizes own pressure points and uses this to guide positive thinking and actions. 
• Effectively organises and prioritises daily workload; volunteer to undertake additional related activities to ultimately deliver on the department’s goals.  
• Get message across in ways that have the desired effect; demonstrate appropriate levels of confidence and professionalism when interacting with peers and managers. 
• Focus on the development of skills for day-to-day work in self; share information and know-how with others; listen to feedback and constructive criticism and learn from it; volunteer to undertake tasks that stretch abilities.

Closing date: 28 August 2025

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• Ensure compliance to General Merchandise standards, regulations and set plans to achieve targets/ deadlines.
• Physically demanding
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (Floor and back-up)
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that merchandise/display standards are adhered to.
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated. Damaged/expired stock is removed.
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and business-like manner.
• Being customer minded by seeing situations through the eyes of the customer and responding positively
• Excellent communication skills by listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear, understandable manner
• Display a sense of urgency in constantly striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible time
• Perform routine tasks at a constant high standard
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve/grow self
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled
• Able to work shifts to meet operational requirements
• Grade 10 (Grade 12 Advantageous) 
• 2- 3 years retail experience an added advantage
• Ability to communicate in English
• Must be able to pass given assessments at the required level
• Must be successful in competency based interviews
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
• Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)
• Must reside close to Pick n Pay Norwood Hyper

End Date: August 27, 2025 

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• To prepare, baking, and finishing bakery products in accordance with the recipe specifications
• Clean and/ or ensure the cleaning of the bakey – related equipment and utensils
• Ensure that general housekeeping standards are maintained according to laid down standards in the Pick n Pay Food Safety Standards Manual
• Report defective machinery/ utensils to the Manager
• Provide general assistance with production
• Serve customers
• Prepare wastage for reporting
• Clean the back – up area
• Execute any reasonable general assignment given by management
• Conscientious (by the book)
• Customer minded
• Handle routine work
• Thorough / accurate
• Competency based interview to assess above requirements
• Short-listed applicants may be subjected to relevant assessments
• It should be noted that when an employee applies for a lower category position it would be understood that he/she is also willing to accept the required reduction in wage.
• Once multi-skilled in other jobs you may be scheduled to perform any two jobs in a working day
• Mist reside close to Pick n Pay Faerie Glen Hypermarket

End Date: August 27, 2025

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• Ensure all meals are displayed and served according to recipe and quantity specifications and ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained.
• Ensure all meals are served according to recipe and quantity specifications
• Display meals according to laid down standards
• Process all customer orders according to the correct procedures and service standards
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Check correct pricing eg. Labels/display
• Check quality, rotate stock, remove expired stock
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up)
• Adhere to and maintain security procedures
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Promote products
• Being customer minded by seeing situations through the eyes of the customer and responding positively
• Excellent communication skills by listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear, understandable manner
• Display a sense of urgency in constantly striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible time
• Perform routine tasks at a constant high standard
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve/grow self
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled
• Able to work shifts to meet operational requirements
• Grade 12
• 2- 3 years retail experience an added advantage
• Ability to communicate in English
• Must be able to pass given assessments at the required level
• Must be successful in competency based interviews
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores
• Must be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal check
• Must have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)
• Must reside close to Pick n Pay Faerie Glen Hyper

End Date: August 27, 2025 

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• Responsible for production of Sushi within the department 

Production

• Follow production plan to ensure sales growth and minimize waste on a weekly basis
• Produce sushi recipes according to the production plan
• Ensure that the work environment is clean all the time

Sales/ Turnover/ Gross Margin

• Ensure readiness of upcoming of promotional lines in conjunction with the Sushi Chef

Administration

• Assist with monthly Stocktakes
• Conduct waste scanning daily

Food Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Maintain cold chain all the time
• Prevent cross contamination in the department

Self – Management

• Continually drive and model PnP values at all levels
• Make an effort to stay relevant and up to date with new legislation and development etc.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Ingredient knowledge & recipe specifications

• Food Safety compliance & training
• Good knowledge of different sushi recipes  
• Business Minded  
• Customer Orientation 
• Express and implied ethical responsibilities.   
• Relevant systems knowledge  
• Sushi Onboarding programme  
• Understanding of production cards and production plan  
• Understanding of relevant SOP  
• Grade 12
• Experience in cutting and filleting fish
• Demonstrated ability in preparing of all fish related products
• Broad knowledge of fish
• Ability to communicate in English
• Must reside close to Pick n Pay Faerie Glen Hypermarket

End Date: August 27, 2025

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• To drive the development of new and innovative products for Pick n Pay end to end offering, as well as improve the innovation in the category that will drive the sales, increase market share thus positioning the company as the leader in the industry in collaboration with Commercial and vendor partners
• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Consumer Science/Food Science/Product Development
• 1-2 years product development experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy – Excel, word, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sensory data and nutritional information.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines for food products and labeling.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in creating and adapting recipes based on dietary needs and trends
• Experience in training staff on new recipes and costing strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of food costing, pricing strategies, and maintaining food margins.
• Ability to calculate and adjust recipe costs for profitability without compromising quality.
• A passion for staying updated with the latest culinary trends and techniques.

​​​​​​​Key Responsibilities

• Develop and effectively implement the Innovation Agenda for the product area by identifying suitable products for new and improved offers to ensure outstanding product deliverables
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and optimize recipes for cost efficiency and scalability.
• Document development processes and findings, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Defined product development process is followed, including products sign offs and Commerical alignment
• Ensure the successful launch of all new products, both regionally and nationally within the stipulated launch periods.
• Ensure packaging process is followed, and awareness of sustainability targets
• Monitor sales and profitability of products
• Work with Product Developers according to company values.
• Develops and implements contingency plans to close development gaps
• Please note that the position is based in Johannesburg

Closing date: 27 August 2025

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• Manages department to ensure maximum sales and promotions. Ensure compliance to standards, regulations and sets plans to achieve targets/deadlines.

​​​​​​​Minimum requirements

• Matric Grade 12 
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position  
• Previous experience in the Wine/Liquor department or experience in managing a department

​​​​​​​Competencies

• Leading Teams 
• Customer Service 
• Product Preparations 
• Merchandising 
• Administration 
• Hygiene and Housekeeping 
• Sales and profitability 

​​​​​​​Key responsibilities

• Merchandising Management  
• Executes plano guide 100%  
• Rotates stock as per policy/SOP on sales floor and back up area  
• Follows standards set down for promotional space  
• Follows promotions communications'   
• Ensures back up area standards maintained at all times - all stock represented on floor  
• Ensure department follows H&S standards and processes as per SOP.  
• Understand customer needs and communicate these to demand planning  

Systems Management  

• Identifies, counts, and records out of stocks & over stocks  
• Actions all administrative functions   

Customer Services Management  

• Handles customer complaints and special customer requests  
• Advises customers on products  

People Management & Development  

• Evaluates the performance of direct reports against agreed objectives and standards  
• Identifies training needs  

Finance & Administration  

• Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained in effective working order  
• Ensures that general maintenance standards are met  
• Follows up and controls departmental expenses  
• Monitors results and investigates deviations to budget.  
• Monitors waste, and ensures procedures are adhered to

Closing date: 26 August 2025