The Mr Price Group (MRPG) is a fashion value retailer, selling predominantly for cash. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys s...
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Job Description
- The Floor Supervisor supports the Store Manager in achieving the sales target for their store.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Store Manager in driving Sales and Turnover
- Creating and delivering an excellent customer shopping experience
- Motivating and inspiring your team members to work hard and push for sale
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- 1 year of Supervisory experience is required in this role, experience leading a team will be an added advantage
- A passion for homeware
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Job Description
- In this role, you'll be the guardian of our ITSM governance layer, ensuring seamless operations and efficiency. Your expertise will shine as you nurture our ITSM management tool, streamline processes, and elevate stakeholder awareness. Take the lead in shaping the future with us!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with support teams to ensure timely resolution of requests.
- Develop and maintain the Service Catalogue.
- Create, maintain and optimize the data within the ITSM tool.
- Operational reporting.
- Develop, maintain and review ITSM policies and processes.
- Enhance and support of the Xurrent integrations.
Qualifications
- Relevant IT Diploma/ Degree and ITIL4 Foundation certification would be advantageous.
- Experience on working on best practice tools (Xurrent, ServiceNow, Manage Engine, Jira etc).
- At least 1 year working experience with Javascript and HTML.
- Automations and integrations experience is advantageous.
- Process Management e.g., Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Asset Management, Configuration Management, Contract Management, Knowledge Management and Project Management.
- Business Analysis skills would be advantageous.
- Communication skills, detailed-orientated and willingness to learn.
- Based in Durban.
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Job Description
- To lead and execute the merchandise operational strategy in alignment with the broader merchandise and company objectives. This role is pivotal in driving sales, optimizing profitability, and enhancing the customer experience through strategic planning, operational excellence, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Contribute to the development and execution of the merchandise operations strategy in line with overall business goals.
- Communicate the strategy clearly across stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistent implementation.
- Conduct post-season reviews in collaboration with Operations and Location Planning to inform future strategy using in-store performance data and seasonal trends.
Sales Performance Optimization
- Re-forecast sales with Location Planning and Merchandise Planning teams using current trade and in-store insights.
- Identify risks and opportunities, driving proactive actions to meet or exceed revised sales forecasts.
- Optimize GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment) and GMROM (Gross Margin Return on Merchandising) to ensure efficient inventory use and improved profitability.
Growth, Test Locations & Space Optimization
- Identify and implement product strategies to support growth through new store openings, revamps, and relocations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design customer-centric layouts that improve shop ability and revenue generation.
- Lead test location planning and execution, monitoring performance against control stores to assess effectiveness.
- Partner with Store Design and Operations to create space-optimized layouts that enhance the visual merchandising and customer journey.
- Analyse rollout results and provide data-led recommendations for continuous improvement.
Store Revamps & Strategic Initiatives
- Oversee merchandise and operational execution for store revamps and format updates.
- Work closely with Visual Merchandising, Store Design, and Operations to ensure layouts reflect brand identity and customer behaviour insights.
- Ensure customer-focused design principles are prioritized to improve navigation, shop ability, and space productivity.
- Support business transformation initiatives and process innovations to continuously elevate merchandise operations and customer experience.
Leadership & People Development
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing Location Planning and Store Operations teams to execute strategy with excellence.
- Drive a performance culture through talent development, including training, succession planning, and performance management.
- Champion collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the operational function.
Qualifications
Education:
- Relevant degree or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Retail, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior Merchandise Planning or Operations leadership role within a retail environment.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial planning, budgeting, and cost management capabilities.
- In-depth understanding of merchandise management principles and retail operations.
- Proficient in process optimization and operational excellence methodologies.
- Effective people management, including coaching, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights.
- Expertise in policy development, implementation, and compliance.
- High-level computer literacy, including advanced Excel skills (data modelling, pivot tables, forecasting) and familiarity with retail management systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Strong leadership qualities with a focus on talent development and team motivation.
- Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, able to align operational activities with business goals.
- Solid understanding of retail market dynamics, including trend analysis, risk forecasting, and competitive intelligence.
- Familiarity with internal systems and tools relevant to merchandise operations and location planning.
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Job Description
- Mr Price - Marsh Street, Mossel Bay:- ,Support the store manager in managing the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded.
Responsibilities
Stock Management:
- Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
- Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
- Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
- Authorise write offs, breakages, recalls and returns.
Sales Growth & Profitability:
- Analyse sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
- Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
- Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness.
Risk Management:
- Conduct compliance checks through defined processes to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.
Customer Experience Management:
- Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards.
Leadership & Development:
- Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
- Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
- Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Grade: 12.
- 2 to 3 Years' Experience in a Supervisory/Assistant Store Management capacity.
- Understanding of Sales & Service Management.
- Budgeting Skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Effective Communication Skills
- Understanding of Retail Trade.
- Understanding of Brand, Customer & Product.
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Job Description
- Mr Price - Klein Karoo Market, Oudtshoorn:- Support the store manager in managing the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded.
Responsibilities
Stock Management:
- Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
- Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
- Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
- Authorise write offs, breakages, recalls and returns.
Sales Growth & Profitability:
- Analyse sales & profitability reports in store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance and monitor store expenditure.
- Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to support centre and enhance sales.
- Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness.
Risk Management:
- Conduct compliance checks through defined processes to ensure and enforce overall compliance to policies and procedures.
Customer Experience Management:
- Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes to meet customer service standards.
Leadership & Development:
- Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
- Identify & drive training, coaching and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
- Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Grade: 12.
- 2 to 3 Years' Experience in a Supervisory/Assistant Store Management capacity.
- Understanding of Sales & Service Management.
- Budgeting Skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Effective Communication Skills
- Understanding of Retail Trade.
- Understanding of Brand, Customer & Product.
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Job Description
- An Assistant Manager is accountable for relieving the Store Manager in their absence and assists in maintaining company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security.
Responsibilities
- Banking of money
- Relieve store manager
- Maintain company standards of housekeeping, merchandising, shrinkage control, discipline, and security
- Ensure compliance of all company procedures
- Assist store manager in management of staff
- Ensure front end controls are in place
- Oversee the cash office
- Minimize stock loss Customer Service
- Introduce sales initiatives to reach store targets
Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12 (Mathematics an advantage) or NQF Level 4
- Previous experience managing people
- Previous experience managing a department
- Previous clothing retail experience would be highly advantageous
- Strong communication skills
- Strong admin skills
- Decision maker
- Organizational skills
- Planning
- Maintain productivity
- Leadership
- Enthusiastic
- Ethical and great integrity
- Honesty
- Proactive
- Self-motivated
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Job Description
- A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained and managing the administration of the store.
Responsibilities
- Promote sales.
- Manage stock, and control expenses to meet business targets.
- Achieve and/or exceed the required targets that are set out for the store.
- Use store resources effectively to maintain the productivity of the store.
- Encompass a thorough knowledge of stock and management of policies and procedures.
- Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met.
- Assume accountability for the management and the training of all staff.
- Maintaining the company culture by treating staff in a respectful and professional manner.
- Ensure all interaction with customers results in an above-average customer service level.
- Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene store and staff accordingly to ensure that it adheres to the relevant laws and company standards.
Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12, Mathematics an advantage
- 2 years’ experience in a Retail Store Management or Assistant Store Manager role preferably in a similar retail environment.
- Excellent business English, both verbal and written
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Job Description
- Do you dream of a career in retail buying? We're looking for a passionate and eager Trainee Buyers to join our team. This is your chance to embark on a structured training journey that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a successful Merchandise Buyer. .
Responsibilities
Job Learning (Trade & Commercial Acumen):
- Apply learned knowledge & skills by demonstrating awareness of the factors which could influence how we perform in current trade, & manage opportunities & risks accordingly, considering the impact of competitors on our business.
Sample Management:
- Manage the departments samples regarding our process from Fits, through to pre-production samples (PPS's) ensuring an accurate record of each is kept, and stored for future reference. Overseas samples require tagging post trip and storage for use in Strategies, reviews and assortment building processes.
Job Learning (Seasonal Strategy):
- Learn to create a seasonal strategy in collaboration with planning in order to plan the product assortment, spend allocation, supplier plan and marketing focus for the season, to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
Job Learning (Assortment Building):
- Learn to prepare and present a well-considered product assortment according to the seasonal strategy.
Booking:
- Ensure orders are captured on the system in time to ensure our buying critical path process is adhered to
Qualifications
- A completed Diploma/Degree in one of the following fields :
- Fashion Design
- Clothing Management
- Consumer Science
- Clothing Production
- Textiles
- Experience in the Manufacturing industry is advantageous
- Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fibres & quality.
- Mathematical skills.
- Negotiation & presentation skills
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