Current Vacancies at Stratogo

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric
• Degree/Diploma or Certificate in Sales, Public Relations, Marketing, or Interior Design would be advantageous.
• 2-3 years Industry Exp
• Traveling daily within the greater CPT area and travel nationally will be necessary from time to time.
• Own Vehicle

Character Skills: 

• A good sense of style and design.
• A "Go-Getter" attitude and business savvy.
• An ability to manage clients and enjoy working with people.
• Very organized, with the ability to efficiently manage administrative aspects of the job.
• Being Confident, forthcoming, and direct; as well as friendly and energetic.
• Well-presented.
• Happy to travel to outlying areas regularly.
• Physically strong and energetic

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all samples and marketing material are updated and received by the design industry
• Hosting and presenting product training presentations
• Conduct all public relations duties associated with the brands.
• Develop expertise in product knowledge, technical knowledge, and industry and process knowledge in relevant product areas
• Assist in design, development, and management of new, existing or acquisition products.

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Role Summary:

• The Market Development Manager is responsible for the development, expansion, and maintenance of the company’s markets in the retail and design space - with a view to preserving the company’s existing market share, as well as the expansion and development of that market share across all brands and regions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Min 5 years Business/Marketing Development Exp
• 10 years + exp of Managing Staff
• Experience in the building and construction Industry would be advantageous
• Own Vehicle

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the global brands are represented professionally to the public.
• Management and training of a sales consultant team across South Africa.
• Monthly checking of consultants’ credit card recons and call sheets.
• The management of the various brands warranty programs and technical support team.
• Managing the CRM system. Preparing and distributing regional monthly reports thereof.
• The management and oversight of the company’s involvement in all trade shows.
• In consultation with the Head of Marketing to conceptualise and oversee the design, costing, building, functioning, and operation of the company’s branded show stands.
• Manage the marketing stock and the marketing materials controller.
• Manage the budget, planning, and ordering of all marketing materials used by the company.
• Manage the kitchen and interior designer development and incentive programs.
• Manage the assessment, authorisation, and budget control of branded display slabs for showrooms.

Character Skills:
Relationship Building:

• It is vital that the incumbent has the capacity, potential, and skill to build strong relationships and to meet regularly with the Head of Marketing, The Projects Manager, and Regional Branch Managers to ensure that the approach to markets is consistent, is making provision for regional differences, and enhances the contribution being made. 
• As a relationally driven position it requires a high level of social and emotional intelligence as well as the ability to motivate, discipline, and manage members of the team in a fair, competent, and consistent manner.

Team Leader:

• The incumbent must have the ability to build a strong team spirit and provide motivational leadership to ensure that the team always functions at its optimum potential. 
• The incumbent needs to have the capacity to maintain reasonable levels of discipline and have the ability to deal with unacceptable and sub-standard performance by a team member should this occur.

Responsible and Trustworthy:

• This position carries a significant level of responsibility and requires the incumbent to be competent in the ability to operate somewhat independently, understand, and embrace the company’s goals, standards, and objectives.
• Requires a good understanding of the markets the company operates in.
• Requires a particularly strong sense of customer centricity and a natural disposition to good public relations and customer experience delivery.

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Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Related qualification advantageous
• Proficient in the use of Excel and word
• 3 Years’ experience in warehouse supervision
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on operational experience in a cold storage environment
• Experience in warehouse administration, resolving queries, receiving and dispatching
• Ability to work shifts, overtime on short notice
• Own Transport is essential

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Flexibility and agility
• Able to work within a large team of diverse personalities internally and externally
• Able to work in a highly pressurised environment
• Able to manage, train, develop and discipline a team
• Able to report effectively to the directors of the company
• Needs to work independently and without supervision
• Deadline driven
• Customer focus
• Must have a strong business acumen

Role & Responsibilities:

• To oversee the dispatching off vehicles on a daily basis is correct and according to load documents
• Staff management of the night despatch team
• SOP processes are followed at all times
• Cold chain not broken and truck are at required temperature pre loading
• To prepare the cold store for receipt of merchandise and unload trucks
• Ensure receiving loads match the receiving documentation & report any deviations
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• To assure the safety of self, customers and co-workers by understanding and practicing store safety rules and immediately notify the manager/ food safety team leader of any potential hazard
• To understand the operation, safety requirements
• Ensure adherence to OHS ACT, food safety requirements and use the company’s disciplinary guidelines as a medium to drive improved results
• Ensure that the company is professionally represented by its ambassadors (cold store staff relevance) through training, dress code rules and other relevant interventions
• Nurture a mature and motivated staff complement through continuous training and interacting with staff at all organisational levels
• Develop and review standard operating procedures for your area
• Ensure import requirements are met and non-conformances communicated
• Ensure assets are maintained and accounted for at all time
• Enforce compliance to food safety policies and procedures
• Assist food safety team with internal audits, external audits and applicable training – (if required)
• Any other tasks necessary for the conduct of the employer’s business, as the employer may from time to time direct.

 General

• To undertake any other duties as requested by the Director, commensurate with the skills and experience of the post holder.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the position and the needs of the service.
• This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• Relevant Qualification
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook)
• Minimum of 3-5 years retail buying experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent stock and product knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

Role & Responsibilities:

• Required to purchase and manage merchandise within the company's Trading product portfolio.
• Source existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive and available (out of stock products- source from other suppliers if necessary)
• By fully understanding customer needs, the appointed Buyer will be required to maximise profits.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role.
• Manage plans for stock levels and react to change in demand and logistics.
• Meet with suppliers and review orders, follow up on ordered stock and deliveries
• Identify growth opportunities and risks in assortment, and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor and manage delivery schedules and communication
• Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends.
• Conduct store checks to ensure ready for trade at all times
• Generate reports
• Maintain relationships and grow the business including customers (Customer Service)
• Stock takes, preparations, including maintaining of back up areas (Stock levels)

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Qualification and Experience:

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a HR Generalist in a retail or similar environment.
• Proficient knowledge of employment laws such as BCEA, LRA, EE, SDA, and Health and Safety regulations

Role and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations: 

• Manage all Industrial Relations processes and risks with relation to performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
• Participate in consultations with organised labour.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration).

 Talent Acquisition: 

• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised and tracked on the Social Media channels externally and via hand delivered applications internally.
• Manage, coordinate and conduct interviews with Line Managers and make recommendations.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, and networking, to identify and engage with potential candidates.
• Evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit during the interview process.
• Manage communication with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation processes as needed.

 Talent Management: 

• Coach Line Managers on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
• Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
• Drive the succession planning.
• Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.
• Organisational Design
• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HR Manager for sign off.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Training & Development: 

• Conduct training needs and skills gap analysis for business and assist with the compiling of training budget/plan.
• Plan, coordinate and organise relevant training initiatives.
• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
• Assist with reporting, analysis and submission of the Workplace Skills Plan and the Annual Training Report for relevant SETA
• Facilitate the implementation and tracking of all related Skills Development legislative requirements. This includes (but is not limited to) Skills Development Plans, Annual Training Reports, Learnerships.

BBBEE & Employment Equity:

•  Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments
• Assist with the compilation of EE and BBBEE info for Skills Development
• Support and facilitate BBBEE Skills Development initiatives

HR Administration:

•  Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports for HR Manager

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Minimum requirements:

• Matric Certificate with Mathematics
• Grade 1 Meat Cutting Certificate or Recognised Butchery Apprenticeship
• At least 5 years’ experience in all aspects of day to day running and managing of a meat market.
• Computer Literate.
• Point of Sale Systems knowledge is desirable
• Self-motivated, Self-dedicated and Self-determined with a creative flair.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Have a high level of integrity.
• Have strong problem-solving skills.
• Be able to manage staff and diversity.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Be able to be firm and resolute in decisions with a high degree of discipline.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage butchery targets and profitability.
• Control stock
• Manage and set ideal stock levels per product category.
• Set correct range to be available at the correct time of day / week.
• Ensure scales are correctly calibrated and products and prices are accurately maintained.
• Responsible for negotiating and procuring quality raw materials/ “bought in lines” and expense items according to customer requirements using a daily ordering system and production schedule.
• Responsible for point of sale and pricing.
• Report on daily, weekly, and monthly GP’s.
• Take responsibility for all quality control activities in the Butchery.
• Manage all hygiene and safety activities of the Butchery.
• Ensure that correct chemicals and procedures are used to maintain a sanitised and pest free environment.
• Ensure that the Butchery complies with relevant food safety legislation.
• Manage the function and performance of butchery staff members.
• Ensure client satisfaction of all Butchery customers.
• Perform other Managerial related duties as assigned.
• Arrange training for your staff when required.
• On the Job Mentoring and Coaching of Butchery staff members.

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Job Summary

Oversee the daily operations of the store ensuring smooth running of all operations, maximizing sales, and minimizing cost. Allocate and delegate responsibilities to team. Motivation of staff members to perform to maximum capacity. Boost revenue and develop the store.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Related qualification will be beneficial.
• 5 - 10 years' managerial experience within retail environment.

Skills Required

• Honest and trustworthy
• Customer service orientated and a willingness to deal with people every day.
• Ability to create teamwork environment.
• Attention to detail throughout the store
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Take initiative
• Communication skills to train staff members and communicate problem areas
• Accurate with figures
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail - Accurate
• Commitment to delivery and quality
• Good people management skills
• Must be able delegate effectively
• Be able to operate independently and as part of a team
• Good administration skills

Main Areas Of Responsibilities
STORE TARGETS AND PROFITABILITY

• Responsible to meet store targets.
• Maintain the store expenses within budget.

• Overall management of shrinkage within the store.
• Motivation of staff to buy in the success of the store.

STOCK MANAGEMENT

• Oversee stock control - monitoring stock levels and purchases.
• Oversee and participate in category stock counts as required - investigate variances.
• Stock to be received and GRV ed as per procedure ensuring transfers, claims and invoices are captured correctly.
• Oversee the receiving function ensuring accurate stock in the right quantities received, returns done timeously

FRONT END FUNCTION

• Manage the Front-End Function.
• Control and check floats
• Ensuring cash up procedure is done correctly, and money dropped as per procedure.

STAFF CONTROL

• Oversee the staff component of the store.
• Involvement in the recruitment, training, orientation, appraisal, and supervision of the staff component.
• Do monthly scheduling of staff to optimize staff, limiting the use of outsourced staff and payment of overtime.
• Staff uniforms - ensuring staff is always dressed neatly and correctly.
• Ensure compliance with store policies, procedures, and rules.
• Guide and motivate staff towards maximum performance - planning, time management and productivity of staff.

SECURITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Responsible for the safety of the store, staff, and customers.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

• Responsible for customer satisfaction within the store and the implantation and adherence to the customer service programme.

HYGIENE AND HOUSE KEEPING

• Overall management, control and implementation of the store hygiene and legal requirements.

PROMOTIONS

• Assisting in the promotional activities of the store, preparing and implementation of promotional material and events.

ADMINISTRATION

• Perform all administrative functions related to this position
• Store control of documentation - maintaining a neat and accurate document system.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicate productivity, staffing or training issues, system improvement needs, and other relevant information to Senior Management in a timely, thorough, and professional way.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Gr 12 / Matric / NQF level # 4 secondary education qualification
• Marketing diploma / business administration diploma on NQF level # 5 or equivalent in a sale / service related industry preferable

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2 years’ experience in a customer / service-related industry including tenders, service level agreements, service contracts, designing marketing material, coordination and distribution of marketing material in a managerial role

JOB COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Proficient computer literacy on MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power point, design software and company related software systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and selling skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Comprehensive understanding of the laundry / production process
• Comprehensive understanding of services / products that the company delivers
• Comprehensive understanding of the supply and demand chain
• Basic understanding of tender and proposal processes
• Basic understanding of legal implications and requirements regarding service level agreements and service contracts
• Comprehensive understanding of marketing strategies, marketing media, targeted marketing and marketing processes
• Basic understanding of documentary requirements during submission of proposals and tenders
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English
• Ability to produce clear and concise written correspondence in the form of letters and emails
• Ability to call on client / customers, build sound relationships and resolve customer queries and complaints 
• efficiently and effectively
• Ability to successfully market all existing and new services to existing, new and potential clients / customers
• Ability to design (where applicable), implement and maintain stock and stock control systems
• Ability to coordinate and oversee any new installations or amendments to existing installations at clients / customers
• Must have own transport to visit clients, make deliveries to clients / customers, pick up deliveries from clients / customers
• Ability to correctly complete credit / vendor applications and do invoice reconciliations when required to resolve client / customer complaints

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Qualification:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification will be beneficial, Degree/Diploma or Certificate in Administration
• Retail experience is essential

Main Function

• Retail Financial Administrator
• Compiling and finalising the shortage report weekly
• Investigate high shortage claims from stores
• Giving reference to stores to transfer back shortage
• Transfer overs to stores.
• Follow up with stores to receive their transfer out number
• Transfer in Shortages into shortage location.
• Compile outstanding delivery report - System mismatch report
• Track stock deliveries to stores
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries
•  Investigate stock queries
•  Communicate with stores daily
•  Updating of missing sales from stores
•  Update daily sales report
•  Stock adjustments
•  Grn / Grv