Jobs at Mr Price Group

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

• We are looking for an experienced Legal Officer to provide comprehensive legal expertise across a range of complex and general legal matters for our Group Technology division, associated companies, and trading divisions. This is an opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation while ensuring legal compliance and business success.

Responsibilities

Legal Services

• Act as the primary point of contact for all commercial legal queries within the Group Technology division, addressing both complex issues and routine matters with diligence and professionalism.
• Provide consistent, timely, accurate, and business focused legal advice based on thorough research and analysis of case law and statutory provisions.
• Provide legal advice with clarity, precision, and commercial awareness, taking into account factors that affect the organisation's reputation and standing.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives while managing legal risks effectively.
• Ensure that the Group Legal Manager and other relevant stakeholders are regularly updated on significant legal developments within the Group.
• Contribute to major projects, including technology upgrades, digital transformation initiatives, and partnerships.
• Overseeing and coordinating with external legal service providers, auditors, and regulators as required.
• Preparing quarterly reports for executive committee and board meetings.
• Provide guidance to the Group on potential claims or litigation.
• Monitor changes in technology law and regulations, such as data privacy and cybersecurity laws, ensuring the Group remains compliant and ahead of the curve.
• Ensure full compliance with Group policies and procedures in all legal matters.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements to minimise risks and maximise legal rights using your legal expertise.
• Prepare contracts in alignment with the Group's contract policy, ensuring effective use of the contract management system.
• Contribute to the development of contract templates, ensuring appropriate contracts are used throughout the Group.
• Support the broader legal team on legal matters related to trading divisions and Centres of Excellence.
• Collaborate with legal and other colleagues to deliver the best outcomes efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications
Education

• Candidates must hold a legal degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Additional qualifications, such as certifications in technology law, are advantageous.

Experience

• Applicants should have at least 7 years of relevant experience. Litigation experience and exposure to a corporate environment are advantageous.

Skills

• Strong contract drafting and analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

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Job Description

• To ensure the provision of worldclass sourcing of merchandise and suppliers to support the merchandise strategy and eliminate unnecessary cost thereby delivering best value to delight our customers. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse key metrics across the sourcing value chain in order to measure supplier performance and highlight potential risks to the business 
• Participate in developing  and implementing  a short and long term Resource strategy to support the business strategy and merchandise direction 
• Build strategic supplier relationships and identify new partnerships for long term sustainability. Research and provide new vendor solutions in line with business requirements in order to contribute to the Company's profitability.  Research new supplier territories in order to ensure that we are sourcing competitively. Assist and guide new suppliers in understanding of our requirements, policies and procedures   
• Procure merchandise at the optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising on quality and timelines,  through negotiation, volume bundling and fabric optimisation.  Re-engineer product for lower costs where necessary while still maintaining required standards.  Negotiate preferred payment terms with suppliers 
• Oversee the critical path management up to handover to forwarder date  in order to ensure on time delivery of merchandise and correct product execution. Work closely with the Sourcing Coordinator on finding proactive solutions to mitigate any delivery delay impact on the business. Partner with respective merchants in reacting to the trading environment in order to maximise sales   
• Identify new product, technologies and materials in the global market and how they could be adapted for the local market in order to remain relevant and to maximise additional profitability opportunities

Qualifications

• A completed degree or diploma preferably in Procurement, Sourcing or Clothing Management
• 2-3 years sourcing or buying experience, preferably in Footwear, Accessories or Intimate wear
• MS office (Excel)
• Negotiation Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of: Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainable practices; fabric technology; raw materials and manufacturing