Hot Vacancies at JD Group

The successful candidates will gain experience in many areas in wholesale and retail. We are offering Learnerships in the Retail Sector in all 9 provinces.

Aspects to be covered during Learnership in store (12 Months):

• Assist customer on the shop floor (Customer service)
• Marketing and Merchandise and maintain displays
• English language fundamentals
• Math fundamentals
• Recording transactions and processing payment on the POS System
• Understanding the wholesale and retail environment
• Opening new accounts
• Maintaining and controlling stock losses

Characteristics the company is looking for:

• Have a great “can do” attitude
• Customer service oriented
• Fluent in English
• Highly motivated
• Willingness to learn
• Problem solving
• Adaptability

To apply for the Learnership, candidates must:

• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Matric or equivalent)
• Be a South African citizen with NO criminal record
• Candidates with and without disability can apply

Candidates will be required to submit the following documents when they register:

• An updated CV
• Certified copies (not older than 3 months) of ID, certificates/qualifications, transcript/tertiary results (if applicable)
• Candidates with disability should apply with a certified copy of Doctor’s certificate confirming the disability

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sales activities to generate sales and meet targets.
• Effectively manage your own tasks and work collaboratively with the team to achieve shared goals.
• Engage with customers in a customer-centric manner, ensuring their satisfaction and building lasting relationships.

Competency Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in relevant SAP systems.
• Sound product knowledge.
• Familiarity with sales techniques.
• Negotiation skills.
• Investigative orientation to understand customer needs.
• Assertiveness.
• Analysis and judgment abilities.
• Numerical reasoning.
• Business acumen.
• Excellence orientation.
• Planning and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Resilience.
• Knowledge of the retail industry.
• Understanding of the sales process.
• Familiarity with Chain brand and merchandising standards.
• Knowledge of the prospecting process.
• Proficiency in relevant SAP management reporting.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Demonstrated sales skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Numerical proficiency.
• Effective planning and prioritization.
• Ability to influence and persuade others.
• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Behaviors:

• Customer-centric approach, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve sales targets.
• Team player, working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ethical and responsible conduct.

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in retail sales.

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Key duties

• Sales Management
• Administration and financial management
• Stock management
• Store presentation and merchandising
• Safety and security
• Enable customer centricity
• Effective people management
• Service Department
• Effective teamwork and self-management

Minimum requirements

• Grade12
• Management experience of 3-5 years
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Driving execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Courage and confidence
• Judgment and decision making
• Customer centricity
• Integrity
• Can do attitude
• Drive and Energy
• Resilience

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Are you a passionate leader with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric qualification
• Minimum of three years of proven experience in Retail Management.

Professional Expertise:

• Stock Management: Implement robust strategies to control inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, and minimize losses.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain strict adherence to relevant legislation and risk management standards to safeguard the business.
• Financial Acumen: Manage cash flow effectively, oversee financial transactions with accuracy, and maintain a keen eye on profitability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
• Change Management: Adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, leading your team through transitions with clarity and guidance.
• We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualities:
• Strong Business Acumen: Leverage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive growth and make informed decisions.
• Strong Administrative Skills.
• Sound Judgment & Decisiveness: Make clear and confident decisions that benefit both the team and the organisation.
• Effective and Exceptional Customer Service.
• Talent Management: Identify, develop, and empower top performers to achieve their full potential.
• Resilience & Positivity: Maintain a positive outlook, persevere through challenges, and inspire your team to do the same.
• Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster a culture that values and embraces the contributions of everyone.

What will you be doing?

• Customer Satisfaction: Implement customer retention strategies, and ensure exceptional customer service that builds lasting relationships.
• Optimise Stock Management: Manage inventory effectively, minimize stock losses, and maintain optimal stock levels to meet sales demands.
• Ensure Compliance & Risk Management: Uphold company policies, industry regulations, and risk management practices to safeguard the business.
• Lead & Develop Your Team: Build a high-performing team, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Manage Front and Back-Office Operations: Oversee cash handling, manage financial transactions accurately, and ensure operational efficiency.

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Are you a passionate leader with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric qualification
• Minimum of three years of proven experience in Retail Management, within the furniture environment

Professional Expertise:

• Sales & Customer Centricity: Master the art of driving sales through strategic planning, effective prospecting, and exceptional customer service.
• Stock Management: Implement robust strategies to control inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, and minimize losses.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain strict adherence to relevant legislation and risk management standards to safeguard the business.
• Financial Acumen: Manage cash flow effectively, oversee financial transactions with accuracy, and maintain a keen eye on profitability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
• Change Management: Adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, leading your team through transitions with clarity and guidance.
• We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualities:
• Strong Business Acumen: Leverage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive growth and make informed decisions.
• Sound Judgment & Decisiveness: Make clear and confident decisions that benefit both the team and the organiza6tion.
• Talent Management: Identify, develop, and empower top performers to achieve their full potential.
• Resilience & Positivity: Maintain a positive outlook, persevere through challenges, and inspire your team to do the same.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster a culture that values and embraces the contributions of everyone.

What will you be doing?

• Drive Sales & Customer Satisfaction: Achieve and exceed sales targets, implement customer retention strategies, and ensure exceptional customer service that builds lasting relationships.
• Optimise Stock Management: Manage inventory effectively, minimize stock losses, and maintain optimal stock levels to meet sales demands.
• Ensure Compliance & Risk Management: Uphold company policies, industry regulations, and risk management practices to safeguard the business.
• Lead & Develop Your Team: Build a high-performing team, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Manage Back-Office Operations: Oversee cash handling, manage financial transactions accurately, and ensure operational efficiency.

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Are you a passionate leader with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric qualification
• Minimum of three years of proven experience in Retail Management

Professional Expertise:

• Sales & Customer Centricity: Master the art of driving sales through strategic planning, effective prospecting, and exceptional customer service.
• Stock Management: Implement robust strategies to control inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, and minimize losses.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain strict adherence to relevant legislation and risk management standards to safeguard the business.
• Financial Acumen: Manage cash flow effectively, oversee financial transactions with accuracy, and maintain a keen eye on profitability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
• Change Management: Adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, leading your team through transitions with clarity and guidance.
• We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualities:
• Strong Business Acumen: Leverage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive growth and make informed decisions.
• Sound Judgment & Decisiveness: Make clear and confident decisions that benefit both the team and the organiza6tion.
• Talent Management: Identify, develop, and empower top performers to achieve their full potential.
• Resilience & Positivity: Maintain a positive outlook, persevere through challenges, and inspire your team to do the same.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster a culture that values and embraces the contributions of everyone.

What will you be doing?

• Sales Management
• Stock Management
• Responsible for the service department
• Store presentation and merchandising
• Safety, security and housekeeping
• Enable customer centricity
• Effective people management

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Are you a passionate service centre administrator with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric qualification
• Minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in the retail environment

What will you be doing?

• Provide customer service
• Achieve sales targets
• Ensure up to date product knowledge.
• Merchandising and store presentation
• Contribute to safety & security
• Effective Teamwork and self management

Application Process:

• Submit a comprehensive application package including:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Applications are accepted until 09 May 2024.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification checks, including credit, criminal, and educational background checks.

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Are you a passionate stock clerk with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric qualification
• Minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in the retail environment

What will you be doing?

• Physical receiving and dispatch of stock
• Housekeeping and Security
• Maintain and control stock loss by performing daily sectional counts
• Maintain and control assets
• Maintain and control stock loss performing financial stock takes
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management and teamwork

Application Process:

• Submit a comprehensive application package including:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Applications are accepted until 09 May 2024.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification checks, including credit, criminal, and educational background checks.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sales activities to generate sales and meet targets.
• Effectively manage your own tasks and work collaboratively with the team to achieve shared goals.
• Engage with customers in a customer-centric manner, ensuring their satisfaction and building lasting relationships.

Competency Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in relevant SAP systems.
• Sound product knowledge.
• Familiarity with sales techniques.
• Negotiation skills.
• Investigative orientation to understand customer needs.
• Assertiveness.
• Analysis and judgment abilities.
• Numerical reasoning.
• Business acumen.
• Excellence orientation.
• Planning and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Resilience.
• Knowledge of the retail industry.
• Understanding of the sales process.
• Familiarity with Chain brand and merchandising standards.
• Knowledge of the prospecting process.
• Proficiency in relevant SAP management reporting.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Demonstrated sales skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Numerical proficiency.
• Effective planning and prioritization.
• Ability to influence and persuade others.
• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Behaviors:

• Customer-centric approach, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve sales targets.
• Team player, working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ethical and responsible conduct.

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in retail sales.

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Description:

• The professional interaction of all customers to ensure the accurate processing of all transactions and administration of cellular, credit and lay-by offerings to meet set targets.
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
• Achieve individual targets
• Cellular and credit administration
• Processing transactions and cash ups
• Effective self management and teamwork
• Security and housekeeping
• Reception / Switchboard

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Numeracy skills
• Ability to work with money
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and communication skills
• Team work
• Telephone etiquette
• Target driven
• Customer centricity
• Practical experience in a financial and administration role
• SAP experience advantageous
• MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Cellular and credit vetting experience
• Knowledge of relevant Company policies, practices, processes and systems
• Conscientious
• Integrity
• Customer centric
• Fraud detection
• Target driven

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Description

• Current knowledge of best practices for Customer Services in a retail environment
• General Understanding of CPA (Customer Protection Act)
• Knowledge of JD Group policies, practices, processes and systems
• Knowledge of CRM systems and practices
• Social Media Proficiency
• MS Proficiency
• Understanding of the JD Group operating model and value chain
• Express and implied ethical responsibilities

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• One-year experience in Customer Resolution Centre/Customer Service
• Tertiary qualification advantageous

SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Personal Resilience
• Multi-tasking
• Effective Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Active Listening and Interpretation skills
• Conflict Management
• Ability to work under pressure

BEHAVIOURS

• Energy and Drive
• Customer Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Prioritising
• Assertiveness
• Excellence Orientation
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Attention to detail
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

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Qualifications:

• Grade 12, with one year administrative experience

Required Job Competencies:

• Execute general administration for the Service Centre as needed
• Execute Service Centre inventory control and safekeeping practices
• Execute activities to comply with relevant safety policies and procedures
• Deal with internal and external customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management and teamwork
• Ability to multi-skill across departments where and when required

Key Responsibilities:

• Product and service knowledge
• Administrative experience
• SAP systems competencies
• Warehouse safety responsible care
• Warehouse knowledge and experience
• MS Excel, MS Word
• Understanding of the JD Group operating model
• Express and implied ethical responsibilities
• Warehouse stock controls
• Petty cask administration
• Computer/SAP competency
• Record maintenance
• Administrative skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Communication
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Effective self-management and teamwork
• Integrity and Values
• Customer orientation
• Engaging diversity
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency