Jobs at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Description

• Responsible for the analysis and identification of testing requirements, the design/creation of test cases.
• Creation of test plans and the execution of software testing.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma in Information Systems / Technology
• 1 to 3 years’ experience as a software quality analyst/test automation engineer
• 1 to 3 years’ working on medium to large programmes
• 1 year retail experience - advantageous
• ISTQB Foundation Testing Accredited
• ITSQB Test Analyst accreditation
• Agile/Scrum experience advantageous
• SAP experience advantageous

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving ability
• Deadline management
• Conflict management
• Analytical thinking
• Continuous Learning
• Results Orientation
• Initiative
• Influencing and negotiating
• Good interaction with people at all levels
• Technical/Business/Functional Skills:
• Retail processes
• Software Test techniques and software metrics
• Project planning and control
• Project –orientated delivery approach
• Whitebox API Testing using tools such as Postman
• Create and maintain test automation scripts
• Application Software Development Lifecycle process
• SAP domain knowledge

Test Quality Management:

• Quality Centre
• Jira
• Confluence
• UFT
• Digital Lab
• ValueEdge

VBS Domain knowledge:

• CUB testing
• POSDM processing
• IDOC segments checking

CRM Domain knowledge:

• Campaign testing
• SmartShopper testing

Digital Domain knowledge:

• HYBRIS
• REST
• Mobile

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Job Description

• To oversee and manage the inventory of the store to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize losses, and support overall store operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• 3 years’ inventory management experience within retail
• Experience with inventory management on SAP, POS systems and BI reporting.
• Computer Literacy - MS Word, Excel, Email
• Valid Driver’s License

Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, providing clear direction and ensuring that staff are well-trained and productive.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on providing excellent service and resolving customer issues effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring product quality, cleanliness, and adherence to standards across all areas of the bakery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities: Capacity to think critically and logically, enabling an individual to evaluate information, identify patterns, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
• Planning and organizational skills:  Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and structure activities to achieve specific goals within a given timeframe.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.

Work Environment:

• Primarily in-store environment with some exposure to warehouse settings.
• May require occasional lifting of inventory items and standing for extended periods.
• Shift work is required
• Work is routine and procedure driven

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control:

• Monitor stock levels to maintain optimal inventory.
• Conduct regular stock counting to ensure accuracy, minimisation of shrinkage and out of stock.
• Ensures stock movement processes are followed e.g., Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste
• Use inventory management system to track stock movements and maintain accurate records.
• Analyse sales trends to forecast inventory needs.

Staff Management:

• Foster a positive working environment, promote teamwork, and provide continuous training to improve staff performance.
• Manage and handle any staff procedural and policy non-compliance of inventory management procedures.

Reporting:

• Generate reports on inventory status, turnover rates, and analyse discrepancies for management review and corrective actions.
• Implement plans to improve inventory turnover and reduce excess stock.
• Analyse and investigate all operational stock and movement reports and take corrective action on identified discrepancies.

Loss Prevention:

• Identify and implement loss prevention procedures to minimize theft and wastage.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards related to inventory management.
• Collaborate with security to investigate the causes of stock discrepancies and highlight to management for corrective action.

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Minimum requirements

• Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• 2 years experience as an assistant manager/Related
• Computer literate – MS Outlook, Excel, Word. MS Teams/Zoom.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and stock takes after hours
• Willingness to be moved from store to store if and when need be
• Willingness and ability to undertake physical hands-on tasks
• Complete an assessment

Competencies

An absolute passion for the product

• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Conscientious, attentive to detail, accurate
• Good staff management and development skills
• Sense of urgency, enthusiasm and high energy level
• Assertiveness
• Customer centric approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivation, self confidence and the use of initiative
• Team player who is results driven.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Journey:

• Customer centric approach
• Ensuring customer service standards are rigorously applied
• Attending to all customer service requests, advertising on product and services.
• Ensure that VM standards are adhered to and execution of all plans and promotions.
   

People Management: (Assist Store Manager with functions)

• Manage all people related aspects on an ongoing bases for staff.
• Able to deal with employee shortcomings if/when needed.
• Assist with recruitment on a store level according to company policy and procedures.
• Assist with Identify training and Development initiatives for employees.
• Assist with performance management – focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Able to lead and manage a team of employees.
• Assist with identify training initiatives and develop staff accordingly.

Daily Operations/Stock Management/Risk Management:

• Opening and locking of store in accordance with the company security procedures
• Conducting start & end of day reporting and procedures
• Conducting administration (staff scheduling & leave, invoices, pricing, costs, floats & banking, expense control, reconciliations, CDC and head office instructions etc) per company standards and procedures
• Ensuring merchandise is offloaded, captured, packed, merchandised & displayed per company policy
• Monitoring quality and controlling soilage of merchandise and taking appropriate action
• Controlling shrinkage
• Ensure that OHS standards are adhered to at all times

Sales/Promotions:

• Promoting sales to achieve budgets and monitoring sales, turnover and participation.
• Conducting promotions
• Implementation of markdowns and RTC’s

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Being customer minded by seeing any situation through the eyes of the customer and responding positively 
• Display a passion for the product by enjoying to work with and preparing the product, and enthusiastically promoting it 
• Display a sense of urgency by constantly striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible time 
• Excellent communication skills in listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear and understandable manner 
• Be a team player, co-operating with others and participating to achieve goals 
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve / grow self 

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Prepare and process deli products 
• Store, handle, merchandise and promote all deli products according to laid down standards 
• Listen to customer requests, provide the required products / services, advise customers on products and services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner 
•  Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards within the area 
• Wrap products and operate scale 
• Maintain backup areas  

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Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Minded 
• Sense of urgency 
• Team Player 
• Numeracy  
• Communication  
• Execution Process Instruction  
• Customer Orientation  
• Time Management  
• Ethical Behavior  
• Flexibility 
• Grade 10 (Grade 12 Advantageous)  
• Being customer minded by seeing any situation through the eyes of the customer and responding positively 
• Display a passion for the product by enjoying to work with and preparing the product, and enthusiastically promoting it 
• Display a sense of urgency by constantly striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible time 
• Excellent communication skills in listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear and understandable manner 
• Be a team player, co-operating with others and participating to achieve goals 
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve / grow self 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Stack and store products in a safe and tidy manner 
• Merchandise products according to laid down standards 
• Manufacture/prepare and/or wrap products according to specifications/standards 
• Correctly price random weight/loose selling items 
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels 
• Check quality, rotate stock, remove expired stock 
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages 
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards within the area 
• Wrap products and operate scale 
• Maintain backup areas 
• Check temperatures/maintain the cold chain (if applicable) 
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up) 
• Adhere to and maintain security procedures ​
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner 
• Process all customer orders according the correct procedures and service standards 
• Promote butchery products 

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Minimum Requirements:

• Methodically completing tasks in a step-by-step manner
• Excellent communication skills by listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear, understandable manner
• Having a general knowledge of General Merchandise products, suppliers and products
• Be a team player – co-operate with others and participate to achieve goals
• Show reliability in following procedures and policies of the Company
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve / grow self
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled and work in different departments
• Willing to work flexible hours and shifts to meet operational requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Pack shelves and bins according to laid down standards
• Listen to customer requests, provide the required products / service, advise customers on products / service and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner, when on the floor
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and cleanliness standards within the Warehouse and on the floor
• Unpack, stack and store stock in the Warehouse in tidy and safe ways with minimal damages according to the correct layout (when necessary)

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Job Description

• Pack purchased goods into checkout bags and trolleys according to the required standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10
• Calm / patient
• Communicate
• Conscientious (by the book)
• Customer minded
• Handle routine work
• Reliable

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and maintain security procedures
• Interact with customers and respond to their queries in a courteous manner

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Minimum Requirements:

• Methodically completing tasks in a step-by-step manner
• Excellent communication skills by listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear, understandable manner
• Having a general knowledge of General Merchandise products, suppliers and products
• Be a team player – co-operate with others and participate to achieve goals
• Show reliability in following procedures and policies of the Company
• Develop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve / grow self
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled and work in different departments
• Willing to work flexible hours and shifts to meet operational requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Pack shelves and bins according to laid down standards
• Listen to customer requests, provide the required products / service, advise customers on products / service and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner, when on the floor
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and cleanliness standards within the Warehouse and on the floor
• Unpack, stack and store stock in the Warehouse in tidy and safe ways with minimal damages according to the correct layout (when necessary)

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10
• Calm / patient
• Communicate
• Conscientious (by the book)
• Customer minded
• Handle routine work

Key Responsibilities:

• Merchandise products according to laid down standards
• Manufacture/prepare and/or wrap products according to specifications/standards
• Correctly price random weight/loose selling items
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels
• Check quality, rotate stock, remove expired stock
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Check temperatures/maintain the cold chain (if applicable)
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up)
• Adhere to and maintain security procedures
• 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 businesslike manner
• Process all customer orders according the correct procedures and service standards
• Promote products

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10
• Calm / patient
• Communicate
• Conscientious (by the book)
• Customer minded
• Handle routine work

Key Responsibilities:

• Merchandise products according to laid down standards
• Manufacture/prepare and/or wrap products according to specifications/standards
• Correctly price random weight/loose selling items
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels
• Check quality, rotate stock, remove expired stock
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Check temperatures/maintain the cold chain (if applicable)
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up)
• Adhere to and maintain security procedures
• 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 businesslike manner
• Process all customer orders according the correct procedures and service standards
• Promote products

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Minimum requirements

• Relevant Bachelors degree or Diploma
• 3-5 years Category Management/FMCG experience
• A proven track record of delivering results through influence, integration and building capacity
• A proven track record in formulating and executing category strategies aligned to business and categories commercial objectives
• Strong industry knowledge aligned to PnP retail environment
• Must be able to work within a matrix structure, gaining buy in and support across a number of functions

Competencies

• Strong Commercial and Financial acumen
• Sound Business Insight
• Influencing
• Presentation Skills
• Results driven and ability to work autonomously
• Strong project management skills. Innovative and continuous improvement mind-set
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data

Key responsibilities

• Develop and integrate the Category strategies aligned with the category commercial objectives.
• Oversee the development and management of the category reviews based on the adopted strategies.
• Validate the market relevance and viability of ranges/projects and ensure deliverables align with category objectives.
• Manage commercially sound innovation and upgrades, and the day-to-day activities to ensure that the products are continuously improving to suit the consumers’ needs.
• Identify fit for purpose and relevant trends combined with customer insights to define development concepts per segment and incorporate them into the category project plans.
• Build PnP Own Brand trust and credibility through consistent delivery of quality and design.
• The outcome of which achieves industry-leading sales and profit growth.
• In conjunction with Commercial, develop sustainable, mutually beneficial long-term supplier capabilities.
• Review post-implementation performance to validate the achievement of range and commercial objectives.

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Job Description

• Overall responsibility for the Corporate Finance Accountant is to manage financial transactions and management reporting, ensuring completeness, accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting principles, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. This role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and performing reconciliations.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1- 2 years experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field would be advantageous
• Management accounting experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach to business initiatives
• Strong sense of accountability and operational excellence

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual management accounts
• Record and verify financial transactions
• Maintain general ledger accounts
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Variance analysis and investigations
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide insights
• Perform account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Innovate constantly to improve the reporting system to be in line with new technology and industry trends
• Perform related month end procedures in the finance and reporting systems
• Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Prepare documentation for audits and other financial reviews
• Assist with the implementation of financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial health of the organisation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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• Ensure all meals are prepared according to recipe and quantity specifications
• Display  meals according to laid down standards
• Process all customer orders according to the correct procedures and service standards
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Check correct pricing e.g. labels/display
• Check quality, rotate stock, remove expired stock
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up)
• Adhere to and maintain security procedures
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner

Promote products

• Calm/Patient
• Remains calm and composed whilst
• dealing with difficult situations

Communicate

• Listens carefully and responds appropriately.  
• Talks in a clear and understandable manner.  
• Keeps to the subject at hand.  
• Maintains eye contact
• Conscientious (By the Book)
• Works according to rules and regulations

Customer Minded

• Sees any situation through the eyes of the customer and responds positively

Handle Routine Work

• Works comfortably with established
• routines and procedures
• Handle challenging customers
• Working to standard recipes

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Minimum requirements

• Diploma / Degree in IT/Data Analytics related qualification
• Good understanding of business data relationships
• Technical understanding of systems (SAP Information Steward)
• 2 to 3 years experience in analysing data and dependent processes and reporting
• Advanced Excel Skills
• SQL and Programming background

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Analystical Thinking
• Planning and Organising
• Team Orientation
• Good Communication Skills
• Results Orientated
• Business Mindedness
• Conceptual Thining
• Sense of urgency

Key responsibilities

• Ensure business data definitions and standards are documented and maintained.
• Ensure that the business data is correctly synchronised with legacy systems, where required.
• Highlight data exceptions and inconsistencies to the Data Governance Team using the SAP Report Toolkit and SAP Information steward.
• Drive consistency of key data elements and investigate discrepancies raised by the Master Data Management Department.
• Co-ordinate and monitor agreed logistics and purchasing Article data for all Regions, to ensure that they correlate to Pick n Pay processes and standards.
• Audit and monitor master data and communicate with the relevant stakeholders on any deviations.
• Compare and analysis master data between systems advise and assist business on any anomalies and corrective action measures.
• Compile business rule reports and distribute relevant stakeholders to ascertain if Data KPI’s are met.
• Partner with technology and business partners to support SAP Information steward use cases, within the context of data governance
• Participate in change initiatives to ensure that the introduction of undesirable impacts to data definition, maintenance, quality and/or consumption are minimized
• Ensure data is compliant with defined standards, policies and quality requirements

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Minimum requirements

• You would need to have finalised your Degree or Honours in Internal Audit. Please attach latest updated CV, university transcripts.
• You will need to be based at the Pick n Pay offices situated in Cape Town for the duration of the training contract. Relocation and accommodation costs will be for your own account. Please carefully consider these additional costs if you need to relocate to Cape Town before applying.

Competencies

• Pick n Pay CIA Trainees are our future leaders. By enabling you to gain some valuable, experience across a range of disciplines, our development opportunities will also ensure you achieve the professional and personal experience required to further your career and reach your full potential.

Key responsibilities

• Possible candidates need to demonstrate professional values and attitudes in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. Trainees will be placed in Internal Audit and gain exposure to audit within the various areas in the Retail space.

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Minimum requirements

• You would need to have finalised your CTA/PGDA/Honours degree in December 2024 in order to write IAC in January 2025. Please attach copies of transcripts and proof of registration thereof (Latest updated CV, university transcripts, registration of CTA/PGDA for 2024 or University transcript/ certificate of CTA/PGDA passed).
• You will need to be based at the Pick n Pay offices situated in Cape Town for the duration of the training contract. Relocation and accommodation costs will be for your own account. Please carefully consider these additional costs if you need to relocate to Cape Town before applying.

Key responsibilities

For trainees to achieve SAICA’s required competencies, we will provide prospective trainees exposures to the following:

• Group reporting (preparing financial statements)
• Retail reporting (preparing management accounts)
• Capex and
• Procurement
• Internal Audit
• Tax
• Supply chain
• Business Solutions Central (Optimization)