Current Jobs at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Minimum requirements

• 3 year Diploma / equivalent qualification in Finance and Accounting or Logistics
• 2 years experience in DC Inventory
• 2 years plus in managing a team
• Exposure to warehousing/logistic environment
• Experience with Functionally Outsourced Partners
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to liaise with management, customers and suppliers

Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Strong sense of accountability
• Be able to take initiative and work independently     
• Commercial and Financial acumen
• Work independently and deadline driven

Key responsibilities

• Managing Inventory team
• Key member of the DC leadership team.
• Prepares weekly expense, claims and inventory reporting.
• Weekly insight to expenses, shortages, claims and exposures.
• Calculation and approval of daily staffing requirements.
• Third party labour reporting and analysis.
• Control and manage ZIDF, ZIDP, ZZDF
• Providing support to the DC management to assist with the management of operational financial risk for the distribution centre.
• Ensure compliance with financial and operational policies of the company
• Management and planning of cyclical counting and adoc stock takes requests to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity
• Monitoring  and Clearing DC of DC, TCC,TCD & STCD SIT and cross Doc SLocs
• Management of DC vendor returns and obsolete stock handling.
• Tracking and investigating vendor claims.
• Collating and providing statistical inventory system information in several formats to meet the business needs.

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Minimum requirements

• Degree in systems or business-related studies
• Professional certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) - advantageous
• 5 to 10 years experience as a Business Analyst in the retail industry
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools
• Proven experience in requirement gathering, business process analysis, and project management
• Strong understanding of retail operations and I&T systems, preferably the VBS point-of-sale
• Proficiency in using business analysis tools and techniques, knowledge of Jira advantageous
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies is a plus

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex business problems and develop effective solutions
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Prioritisation: Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Administrative: Keep internal systems and documentation relevant and up to date with the latest developments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements for I&T projects
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes to identify areas for improvement
• Develop detailed solution proposals and business requirement documents
• Work closely with I&T teams to design, develop, and implement POS solutions
• Lead and facilitate meetings and workshops with cross-functional teams
• Conduct gap analysis and utilise system knowledge to address business needs
• Ensure that solutions align with business goals and objectives
• Provide support during the implementation and post-implementation phases of projects
• Perform data analysis to support business decisions and identify trends
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of business processes and I&T systems
• Gather relevant information on practices in the retail industry, understand business strategy, and use this information to promote strategic and beneficial changes across the organisation
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts within the team
• Integration with 3rd parties and knowledge of SOAP, REST, XML, and SQL advantageous
• Root cause analysis, investigation, support, and resolution of support incidents escalated from 2nd or 3rd line support

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Job Description

• Leading a buying team to deliver profitable & sustainable departmental growth. Ensure that a balanced product range meets and exceeds customer expectations within the agreed KPIs.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree |Relevant Diploma, Clothing Management Retail Management.
• Min of 8 Years of Retail Buying experience (Clothing)
• Previous experience in leading a team of buyers and buyer assistants in the Clothing retail space.
• Must be computer literate - Microsoft suite
• SAP knowledge

Understand that this is a 9-month contract role only

Competencies

• A deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
• Demonstrated taste level, flair, and ability to interpret trends
• Able to construct a balanced and profitable range
• Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong and effective negotiation skills
• Decision-making skills
• Numerical, analytical, and interpretive ability
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively
• High attention to detail
• Innovation
• Creative flair
• Merchant mindset
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to integrate into a dynamic team culture, while working toward shared goals
• A strong sense of accountability and responsibility

Key Responsibilities

Lead the buying team to:

• conceptualize and implement the strategy in line with overall company strategy
• to deliver the appropriate support to the business to meet corporate and business development objectives.
• Successfully deliver turnover growth and margins
• Product and trend direction, development and sourcing to meet the fashion, price expectations and quality standards of consumers.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers in line with overall margin, service and quality targets
• Ensure a reliable source of supply through sound processes and effective supplier relationships
• Pricing strategy, setting competitive pricing strategies that attract customers while maintaining profitability. The Head of Buying must balance external price pressures with internal cost controls
• Manage and control stock levels based on seasonal forecasts and planning, incl. replenishment product categories.
• Ensure that the assigned team is effectively resourced, and create a context for strategy.  
• Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price.
• Market analysis and trends, keeping abreast of market trends and consumer behaviours to anticipate demand and adjust buying strategies accordingly.
• Cross-functional collaboration, working closely with the planning team, marketing, store operations to align the buying strategy with broader company goals.

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Job Description

• Responsible for participating in the support, scoping and implementation of SAP FnR and CAR UDF Solutions whilst providing leadership in process analysis, process and system design, systems development, configuration, testing, implementation, and training to support the SAP functions within our Pick n Pay Supply Chain Planning Division.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in I&T or related field
• Minimum of 3 years SAP hands-on experience
• Minimum of 1 year working on medium to high profile projects or tasks
• Knowledge of Retail environments or SAP Retail experience is advantageous
• Exposure to a customer service environment

Competencies

• Ability to identify problems and design solutions
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Analysis
• Conceptual Thinking
• Judgement & Decision Making
• Drive
• Flexibility
• Networking & Liaison
• Organisational Awareness
• Influencing

Service Delivery

• Ensure projects and solution deliveries have the required documentation, testing plans and outputs
• Provide second level incident support to the business
• Ensure that all potential risks that may impact on the performance and success of the department are identified, escalated, and mitigated
• Write Functional Specification/Configuration documents
• Ensure consistency, completeness, and clarity on assigned tasks and their acceptance

Knowledge Management & Transfer

• Adhere to change control, change request, and document management policies
• Document all new/changed processes/activities, configuration and other SDLC documentation and store on the knowledge management server
• Ensure team shares knowledge

Process Optimization

• Create re-usable solutions and processes that can save time, efforts, and result in better quality
• Acquire a good understanding of business process and be able to offer the best technical solution to meet the business needs
• Ensure alignment across all I&T systems

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

• Take ownership and accountability of workload and manages deliverables accordingly
• Facilitate the discussion and resolution of design/programming/functional issues with the business/SDM as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with project managers, team members and clients
• Resilience and Stress Management Teamwork Influencing and Impact (incl. Negotiation)
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills with clients and team player attitude

Problem Solving

• Analyses information to help solve problems that arise. Notices when a trend is developing that needs to be corrected. Will ask questions when not sure
• Demonstrates the technical knowledge to effectively carry job responsibilities. Develops knowledge through personal development

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Minimum requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 years’ experience in copywriting for advertising or marketing agencies
• Retail experience is essential
• Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of storytelling principles across various channels and digital
• You must have previous advertising agency, copywriting and retail experience. Please submit a relevant portfolio of work along with your CV on application.

Competencies

• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to influence people through creative ideas and written work
• Team player
• Good interpersonal skills
• Working with the creative team to create exceptional creative work
• Using key messages to develop work for multiple communication channels, including ATL, digital and non-traditional
• Producing a variety of high-quality copy solutions, from punchy short-form to persuasive long-form.
• Interpret creative briefs to develop concepts for execution with assigned brands
• Research and understand a client’s needs and target audiences, through online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject-matter experts, and in-person meetings
• Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials
• Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of final product
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team — and to client representative when requested — and participate occasionally in client pitches
• Revise copy based on internal feedback

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Job Description

• Pick n Pay Clothing is looking for a Security and Risk- Co-Ordinator to implement measures to prevent issues and risks in the operation space.

Qualification

• Previous experience as Security and Risk Manager/Co-Ordinator
• Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Computer literate – MS Outlook, Excel, Word. MS Teams.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and stock takes after hours
• Willingness to travel to stores (nationally)
• Willingness and ability to undertake physical hands-on tasks

Competencies:

• Passion for Retail
• High level of confidentiality
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Conscientious, attentive to detail, accurate
• Good facilitation skills
• Sense of urgency, enthusiasm and high energy level
• Assertiveness
• Customer-centric approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivation, self-confidence and the use of initiative
• Team player who is results-driven.
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to details
• Problem solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments across stores and identify potential risks related to shrinkage, theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies. Develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Loss Prevention: Monitor stock management, control procedures, and inventory levels to prevent losses. Ensure adherence to stock take procedures and investigate discrepancies.
• Security Measures: Maintain and monitor alarm systems, CCTV, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems. Respond to incidents and oversee investigations of security breaches.
• Operational Controls: Implement and audit company policies and procedures related to risk management. Review and refine current processes for efficiencies and compliance.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all stores comply with health and safety regulations. Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Staff Training: Train retail staff on risk awareness, theft prevention, and proper adherence to policies. Conduct regular refresher sessions and updates on new risk management processes.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management. Highlight areas of concern and recommend preventative measures based on risk data and audits.
• Collaboration: Work with area and store managers to enhance risk management practices. Support the national risk manager with feedback and regional updates.
• Compliance Audits: Lead and conduct audits to assess whether the stores are adhering to internal policies and external legal requirements. Highlight any non-compliance issues and work to rectify them.

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Job Description

• Operate all Butchery Equipment including the Bandsaw.
• Report any defective equipment/utensils to the Butchery Manager.
• Control, Merchandise and Promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards.
• Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications.
• De-boning all cuts of meat and Manufacture Mince / Produce Sausage and Boerewors.
• Prevent wastage / shrinkage / damages.
• Check temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain.
• Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery-related equipment and utensils.
• Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers.
• Assist with training staff on various new products / lines. 
• Must be customer minded and a team player.
• Good communication skills – listen carefully and respond appropriately.
• Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately.
• Develop Self – look for opportunities to grow and develop self.
• Able to cut / manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. loin chops, roast, etc., (This skill will be tested).
• Able to work in a cold environment.
• Be physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat.
• Must comply with the medical criteria required by the OHS Act for the Butchery.
• All applicants will be required to successfully complete the appropriate numeracy screening assessments.
• Grade 12
• Must reside close to Pick n Pay Witbank Hypermarket