Hot Jobs at PEP

Description

• PURPOSE OF POSITION: Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail-related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally, 1-2 years of experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

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Description

• PURPOSE OF POSITION: Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail-related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally, 1-2 years of experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.

Closing Date: 10 March 2026

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Description

• PURPOSE OF POSITION: Leading a store team to meet business KPIs including driving sales, cost control,  mitigating risks and stock loss, administration and ensuring world class store standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, stock management and promotional implementation
• Stock loss is minimised by having a healthy store culture and following security measures, stock and cash handling procedures.
• Manage cost according to the company low cost culture by driving efficiencies in the store.
• Ensure administrative duties within the store are done according to the company guidelines.
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching and performance.
• Standards - maintain general health, safety and housekeeping standards

Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 
• Proficient in English. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail-related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally, 1-2 years of experience in a retail environment within a leadership role.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong Managerial capabilities - ability to plan, lead, organise and control.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Willing to work retail hours.

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

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Description

• The Production & Studio Manager's primary responsibility is to provide strategic leadership for Content Production, governing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-volume creative assets by managing internal studio operations and external production partnerships. This role leads the team that plans, executes, and delivers high-quality content while a key focus remains on driving commercial efficiency through cost analysis, stakeholder management, and full ownership of the operational budget.

Requirements

• Strategic Content Leadership: Provide strategic direction for all content production, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-volume creative assets.
• Studio and Resource Management: Oversee all internal studio equipment and resources (Photographers, DTP Operators), ensuring the studio is adequately resourced and running efficiently.
• Commercial Efficiency: Drive commercial value by rigorously analysing production costs against output, constantly seeking to reduce external spend and enhance process efficiency.
• Project & Workflow Governance: Develop and maintain the master studio production calendar, manage critical paths, translate marketing objectives into clear briefs, and proactively identify/resolve workflow bottlenecks.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary operational contact between creative teams, production studios, and core business units (Buying, Planning, eCommerce), managing complex relationships and 3rd-party supplier contracts.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and manage the team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with the overall marketing strategy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Media Production, Project Management, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in Studio Management, Program/Traffic Management, or as an Integrated Producer within a high-volume retail, creative, or agency environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and workflow/project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana, WorkBook).
• Familiarity with PIM (Product Information Management) and DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems
• Solid understanding of Digital Marketing Production and delivery
• Ability to identify issues and resolve those quickly 
• Meticulous attention to detail is required 
• Ability to manage tasks correctly 
• Solid relationship management skills with the ability to integrate cross functionally 
• Proactive and self-motivated person 
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills UJ
• Competencies required: Initiative, Structuring, Planning, Vitality, Analysing 

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026 

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Description

• As the Sponsorship and Partnership specialist you will be the strategic lead in building, negotiating and managing sponsorship and relationships that drive measurable brand growth for PEP.

Requirements

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key internal and external partners, suppliers, and media, driving an increase in partnership ROI.
• Contract Leadership: Lead the identification, qualification, and successful conclusion of new, high-value partnership and sponsorship contracts, ensuring favourable, legally sound terms and clear governance (SLA management).
• Strategic Development: Provide input into and ensure the execution of a comprehensive Sponsorship & Partnership strategy aligned with overall Brand and Business objectives. Champion innovative opportunities that drive long-term brand relevance and market share, informed by in-depth market analysis.
• Cross-Functional Management: Establish and optimise cross-functional communication channels and processes for partnership campaigns, ensuring effective coordination across teams (Legal, Finance, Creative, Digital, etc.).
• Budget & Finance: Develop and effectively manage the annual Sponsorship & Partnership budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and spend optimization.  Keeping the PEP investment in check and optimizing partnership investments into the properties we look after. 
• Integration: Act as the strategic bridge between Brand, Sponsorship and partnership, ensuring activity adheres to Brand strategy and identity.
• People Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop a future team including Brand Manager/Coordinator/Intern to achieve high performance and career growth.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing or Business Management  
• Demonstrated track record (5-8 years) in Marketing or Brand Role 
• Sponsorship management is an advantage 
• Leadership experience is an advantage 
• Proven track record in delivering brand strategy, brand identity, brand campaign, sponsorships and PR campaigns

Key Functional Knowledge & Skills

• Google experience and programs within G Suite
• Solid understanding of the media landscape and channel mix 
• Excellent reporting writing, interpersonal and presentation skills 
• Effective understanding of the South African customer and brand trends
• Ability to multitask, whilst retaining strategic  and creative thinking in the process 
• Competencies required: Performing under pressure, Presenting, Structuring, Organisational sensitivity, Persuasiveness, Drive, Initiative, Innovating, Market oriented

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026 

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Description

• As the leader of the Sales & Partnerships team, you are the commercial architect of PEP Media. Your mission is to build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of Account Managers (AMs) and Key Account Managers (KAMs). You aren’t just overseeing a sales pipeline; you are building a consultative sales organization that speaks the language of data, ROI, and retail growth.
• You will sit at the intersection of sales strategy, relationship strategy and team execution, ensuring that PEP Media becomes the "growth-partner" for advertisers and suppliers across Southern Africa.

Requirements

• Sales Leadership & People Management: Build and mentor a top-tier sales team, establish a data-driven sales culture, and lead "Top-to-Top" negotiations with C-suite stakeholders to secure multi-million Rand annual commitments.
• P&L Ownership: Take full accountability for the media revenue budget, forecasting accuracy, and quarterly growth targets.
• Ecosystem Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert with deep knowledge of the Retail Media (RM) funnel, from top-of-funnel awareness to bottom-of-funnel conversion, and master Closed-Loop Attribution linking media exposure to till-point transactions.
• Strategic Partnerships: Shift the relationship with key internal and external stakeholders from a "Transactional Vendor" to a "Strategic Growth Partner," aligning advertising with inventory and promotional calendars.
• Governance & Oversight: Maintain pipeline rigor (CRM mastery), enforce policy, and ensure strict governance over pricing, rate cards, and inventory integrity.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or Commerce. 
• 6 - 8 years experience in  Media/Advertising Sales, with at least 4 years in a direct leadership role managing sales teams.
• A Proven track record in Retail Media, Shopper Marketing, or E-commerce advertising is non-negotiable.
•  A "Boardroom-ready" reputation with key decision-makers at major FMCG companies and media agencies.
• An ability to translate complex data sets into simple, persuasive commercial narratives.
• A "Player-Coach" who leads by example, maintains high standards, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proven record of excellent negotiation, pitching, and account management skills

Key Functional Knowledge & Skills

• P&L and Financial Acumen, including calculating ROAS (Return on Ad Spend).
• Expert-level CRM Mastery (Salesforce or HubSpot).
• Data Literacy to translate complex shopper data into persuasive commercial narratives.
• Strategic Diplomacy and Consultative Negotiation skills.
• Resilience and agility, comfortable in a high-growth "start-up" environment within a large corporate structure.
• Competencies required: Leadership, Negotiating, Decisiveness, Organisational sensitivity, Drive, Initiative, Market-oriented, Strategic insight 

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026 

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Description

• PURPOSE OF POSITION: To be a servant leader, promoting sales, reducing stock losses, managing stock, leading and growing a team of Dynamos, and to maintain a low-cost culture in order to meet business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase sales by focusing on exceptional customer service and world-class store standards, maintenance of the store image, presentation and promotion of stock, stock management, promotional implementation, and correct pricing of products according to our price image guidelines within the area.
• Stock loss is minimized by having a healthy culture and following security measures, stock, and cash handling procedures within the area.
• Manage a low-cost business according to the company's low-cost culture by driving efficiencies in the area.
• Ensure administrative duties within the stores are done on time, every time according to the company guidelines. Together with overseeing your own area admin as required. 
• Leading a dynamic team of Dynamos - taking responsibility for team training, coaching, and performance within a Sikhula KunYe company culture. 
• People Management by overseeing all aspects of the areas’ people support function.  

Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12. 
• Relevant tertiary education - a degree/diploma in a business/retail-related field would be an advantage.
• Ideally, 3-5 years experience in a retail environment within a leadership/managerial role.
• Computer Literate. (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage).
• Valid Code 8 manual driver’s license with a willingness to travel extensively. 

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. 
• Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. 
• Confident, with very strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to give recognition, support, and direction to a team of Dynamos. 
• Strong Managerial capabilities with the ability to plan, lead, organise and control. Take decisions and be able to solve problems.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Willing to work retail hours

CLOSING DATE: 12 MARCH 2026