Job Openings at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• Previous experience networking with vendors, internal or external stakeholders
• Proficient in Excel (Intermediate)
• 2-3 year Retail Experience of which at least 1 year must be PnP specific experience
• SAP (ERP, BI) knowledge
• Good knowledge of the promotion process
• Good knowledge into business systems (inventory, replenishment, master data)
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures within the division
• Working knowledge of DC and Store Operations & Space Planning

Competencies

• Analysis
• Conceptual Thinking
• Data Accuracy and attention to Detail
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Drive
• Flexibility
• Positive, willing attitude
• Networking / Liaison
• Organizational Awareness
• Influencing
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Business Insights
• Environmental Scanning
• Prioritizing tasks
• Monitoring
• Problem Solving Skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work on own as well as in a team

Store Operational Integration

• Collaborate with central cross-functional teams
• Obtain information from regional teams on store Events/Activities/Launches and liaise with planning teams to incorporate demand drivers into planning process
• Gap Scan Analysis
• Store Communication Tool Execution and Analysis
• Store Queries
• Store communication (Email, WhatsApp)
• Franchisee Specifics: Auto replenishment etc.
• Store visits

Special Events & Promo Execution

• Planning & coordinating special events and promo execution
• Communicating compliance and cut off times to all stores
• Obtain store input and check quantities with the regions
• Feedback store input to SCP

New/Revamp/ Conversion/Closure Store Execution

• Obtain and share tracker with cross functional teams i.e. I&T, Regions, Planning, Logistics
• Placing opening orders
• Manage and assist with movement of stock

Store Training on Planning Tools

• Training on all reports, transactions, and functions instore to optimize replenishment.
• BI Reports
• Strike Rate

Reporting, Analytics and Projects

• Provide various daily, weekly or monthly reports to cross functional teams & external stakeholders (franchise)
• Execute Ad hoc projects
• Investigate queries with fact finding solutions
• Analyze planning parameters to optimize replenishment
• Identify opportunities for developments to improve store processes

Closing date: 8 July 2025

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MANAGES RESOURCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE TO STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND SET PLANS TO ACHIEVE TARGETS/ DEADLINES

• 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.
• Minimum Grade 10 is essential (Grade 12 advantageous)
• Must reside close to Pick n Pay Woodmead Hyper.

End Date: July 3, 2025

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Job Description

• To prepare and produce products according to specifications/standards and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up).
• Manufacture/ prepare and/ or wrap products according to specifications/ standards and daily/ weekly budgets
• Correctly price random weight/ loose selling items
• Check correct pricing e.g Labels
• Conduct regular quality checks, ensure that stock is rotated. Damaged/ expired stock is removed
• Prevent wastage/ shrinkage/ damages
• Check temperatures/ maintain the cold chain
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor back-up)
• Ensure security procedures are adhered to
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Process all customer orders according to the correct procedures and servce standards
• Promote products
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, customers and suppliers

End Date: July 1, 2025 

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Minimum requirements 

• Diploma or certificate/Tertiary qualification in information systems/business (preferred)
• SAP RETAIL Certification (preferred)
• Experience in RETAIL and Supplier Relationship processes, SAP Master Data, Integration experience and CIC (essential)
• Good understanding of SAP Pricing and Promotional activities in Retail environment (essential)
• Experience in writing high quality ABAP functional specs, SAP PI specs (essential)
• Candidate must have good analytical, problem solving/debugging skills, and good oral and written communication
• Computer literate: MS Office (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years SAP RETAIL experience (functional analysis, implementation and configuration experience ) - (essential)
• Minimum of 3 year working on medium to high profile projects (essential)
• Experience in a retail support environment (preferred)
• Knowledge of Middleware, SAP PI and integration with non-SAP systems (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years EDI project or rollout and implementation experience (working with Business, External clients -3rd parties and Suppliers, integration platform solutions experience, Supplier Portal/Website requirement management)

Competencies 

Effective Communication

• Presenting and Communicating information - Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly
• Produces written material that is complete, clear, correct and logically structured.
• Avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language
• Providing the status of the team’s progress to applicable stakeholders

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
• Comes up with new ideas or ways of doing things. Learning and Researching

Proactive and Accountable

• Achieving personal work goals and objectives - Accepts new and more difficult tasks with enthusiasm and is willing to go the extra mile when necessary.
• Identifies certain of own development needs and makes the most of developmental or training opportunities
• Adapting and responding to change - Does not mind when tasks change at the last minute.
• Adapts behaviour to suit different people or situations.

Inspiring leadership

• Deciding and Initiating
• Preparing evaluations / performance feedback for team members
• Attract, Develop and Retain Staff Component
• Adheres to principles and values
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
• Relating and networking
• Working with people

SAP Retail and EDI Service Delivery

• Provide high class functional consulting services for SAP Retail and EDI related projects and enhancements
• Assist SAP RETAIL Capability Lead & SAP RETAIL Solution Architects where and when required
• Monitor production support calls regularly-assign/follow up with the team
• Empower new team members (KT sessions, upskilling, induction etc.)
• Analyse trends, establish the cause of repeated incidents and recommend resolutions (root cause) or procedural process changes
• Ensure consistency, completeness and clarity on own deliverables and their acceptance
• Ensure that all potential risks that may impact on the performance and success of the department are identified, escalated and mitigated
• Provide second level incident support to the business by analysing and clarifying the issue and resolving issues within the agreed service agreement (SLA)

Knowledge Management & Transfer

• Knowledge creation and storage. e.g.: Document all new/changed processes/activities, configuration and other SDLC documentation and store on the knowledge management server
• Knowledge dissemination from team lead to team and within team
• Facilitating and enabling mentoring from the BUILD team to the RUN team
• Facilitating and enabling handovers from the BUILD team to the RUN team

Process Optimization

• Ensure high quality work processes to ensure a high-quality solution
• Create re-usable solutions and processes that can save time, efforts and result in better quality
• Improve and ensure business compliance to process and procedures
• Adhere to, support and improve change control, change request and document management policies
• Ensure Operations support report and Production support calls report is produced on weekly basis

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

• Always works to the required standard and consistently achieves work goals
• Monitors own and team’s workload and manages deliverables accordingly
• Ensure alignment across SAP Modules and non-SAP systems.
• Facilitating the discussion and resolution of design / programming issues / functional issues with the business/SDM/IT stakeholders as appropriate

Closing date: 4 July 2025