Jobs at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description

• The Marketing Manager II is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives across multiple brands or business units. This role manages a team of marketers, drives cross-functional collaboration, and oversees campaign performance. The Marketing Manager II ensures brand relevance through cultural insight and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Initiate and drive Group-wide marketing opportunities

• Create market visibility to drive TFG brand leadership  
• Create opportunities for collaborative campaigns across group brands

Group Marketing

• Own Integrated Marketing Calendar  
• Oversee internal production and project management platforms

Corporate brand and CI

• Assist with monitoring and updating of the TFG CI usage
• Ensure TFG social media in all channels reflects the brand personality
• Assessing, Analysing & implementing corporate Sponsorships

Group Social Media & Websites

• Manage the corporate  sites: TFG Limited & Careers
• Own TFG brand social pages
• Seasonal imagery and video updates management

Internal communication

• Set and enforce standard, tone and content:
• Oversee Internal communication platforms in terms of marketing content and CI application
• Drive all internal group comms  

Employee brand

• Partner with TFG Recruitment to ensure TFG is well marketed to students and potential employees

Group Client responsibility/liaison

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the group, ensuring campaigns, events and communications are successful. 

Qualifications
Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field. MBA or postgraduate qualification is advantageous
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in marketing, including at least 3 years in a managerial role leading a team

Skills

• Additional: Proven experience in brand management, campaign execution, and team leadership
• Strong understanding of youth culture and consumer behaviour
• Proficiency in digital marketing, social media, and performance analytics
• No mandatory certifications; professional memberships are beneficial

Behaviours

• Consumer-obsessed — deeply understands the aspirational yet budget-conscious SA family shopper
• Energetic and fast-moving — thrives in the pace of retail, where seasons and promotions don't wait
• People-first leader — invests in their team, leads with empathy and brings out the best in individuals
• Collaborative — works cross-functionally with buying, merchandise, e-commerce and store operations
• Creative with commercial discipline — brings fresh ideas anchored in sales and brand outcomes
• Inclusive mindset — appreciates the diversity of Exact's customer base & team across income levels, cultures and geographies
• Resilient and solution-oriented — adapts quickly and steadies the team under pressure

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Job Description

• A soft services coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient operations of all FM soft services namely cleaning, catering, waste management etc. The role also requires reviewing of soft service contracts and ensuring service providers achieve their contractual goals and objectives.
• Maintain relationships between TFG and service providers and ensure that the service providers adhere to SLA’s.

Responsibilities
Vendor Management:

• Oversee service level agreements through regular site inspections and performance scorecards
• Drives continuous improvement by planning and implementing new initiatives to improve service expectations
• Facilitate quarterly planning sessions with vendors to enhance service delivery.
• Coordinate weekly/monthly meetings with service providers
• Ensure compliance with OHS, environmental, legislative, and liability regulations.
• Schedule monthly meetings with internal clients (Factories & DCs)
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders 

Operational focus:

• Handle administrative tasks including data capturing, cost comparisons, and record keeping.
• Compile portfolio performance reports for management
• Manage budgets (Opex & Capex) and implement cost containment strategies
• Approve and oversee equipment installations across facilities
• Ensure hygiene compliance and manage consumables stock
• Resolve issues raised via Archibus and manage TFG-owned soft services assets
• Archibus Asset management of all TFG owned soft services assets 

Procurement & Administrative:

• Source & negotiate supplier quotes to balance quality and cost
• Support RFP’s and RFQ’s with accurate data collection
• Demonstrate proficiency in TFG’s finance system (Coupa)
• Finance & Reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of matric/Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant soft services experience in a Facilities Management environment
• Code 08 Drivers license
• Strong financial acumen 
• Proficient in computer skills (MS word, Outlook & Excel)

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written and presentation)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and emergency handling skills
• High energy levels, adaptable, and thrives under pressure
• Effective time management, planning, and organizational objectives

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Collaborative - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Self - Aware - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Accountable - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Strategic Planner - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Achievement of all store turnover, new accounts & rewards 
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Stock management 
• Daily stock counts 
• Visual merchandising 
• Execution of administrative tasks 

Qualifications: 

• Beauty related qualification desirable 
• 2-3 years retail experience 
• 1-2 years cosmetics experience 

Skills:  

• Excellent selling skills 
• Strong interest in retail and the cosmetic field in particular 
• The ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels 
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful 
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising  
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

Competencies and behaviours for success:  

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Achievement of all store turnover, new accounts & rewards 
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Stock management 
• Daily stock counts 
• Visual merchandising 
• Execution of administrative tasks 

Qualifications: 

• Beauty related qualification desirable 
• 2-3 years retail experience 
• 1-2 years cosmetics experience 

Skills:  

• Excellent selling skills 
• Strong interest in retail and the cosmetic field in particular 
• The ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels 
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful 
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising  
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

Competencies and behaviours for success:  

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product efficiencies and key measures – sales, markdown, inventory, sales margin     
• Developing category strategic, tactical, and operational plans to achieve set targets
• Management of range assortment at store level in conjunction with the buyer 
• Replenishment of key lines
• Manage OTB allowance both in-season and forward budgets
• Attend all appointments relating to product launches and selection throughout the year as specified
• Analysis and review of previous week sales with the buying team and propose and drive actions for the week  
• Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
• Reporting on performance, initiatives and operational plans to management periodically (weekly, monthly, seasonally, and annually)
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying, planning, marketing, VM and operations functions.
• Be influential in the implementing of change to achieve company goals/objectives
• Drive allocation and grading strategy with allocator
• Delivery management
• Markdown proposal and action
• Regular store visits as a team

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree  
• At least 5 years of proven working experience as a Planner
• Sound understanding of the retail cycle and planning process  
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages including Microsoft office   
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work

Skills: 

• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills 
• Proven decision-making ability
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed, and strategic approach to work
• Excellent time management skills  
• Good communication skills 
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation Skills

Behaviours: 

• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets 
• Controlling expenses 
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Customer Value Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Effectively Presents Solutions
• Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations
• Knows the Buying Influences
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
• Manages Resistance
• Managing the Sales Process
• Navigates Customer Challenges
• Negotiation & Selling
• Planning & Organizing
• Policy & procedures
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership

Behaviors

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
   

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• The ability to support the store management team to provide outstanding leadership to the store team. 
• Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer centric mindset. 
• Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store. 
• Allocate time effectively; handle multiple tasks and completing priorities. 
• Provide input and manage merchandise and visual principles. 
• Drive performance through the store KPI’s (e.g. turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals. etc). 

Qualification: 

• A Matric certificate. 

Skills: 

• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers and situations. 
• A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently. 
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers. 
• An outstanding leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business. 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers. 
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

Behaviours for success:  

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently. 
• The ability to take initiative. 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Achievement of all store turnover, new accounts & rewards 
• Providing excellent customer service 
• Stock management 
• Daily stock counts 
• Visual merchandising 
• Execution of administrative tasks 

Qualifications: 

• Beauty related qualification desirable 
• 2-3 years retail experience 
• 1-2 years cosmetics experience 

Skills:  

• Excellent selling skills 
• Strong interest in retail and the cosmetic field in particular 
• The ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels 
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful 
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising  
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

Competencies and behaviours for success:  

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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Job Description

• Calling young South Africans. 
• Enter the job market and get a life-changing first working experience in our exciting retail environment.
• Tick the boxes below and you might just get a YES from us!
• Aged between 18 to 28 years old
• Matric (Preferable) 
• Available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract
• Should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
• Should not be studying full time in the year of employment (April 26 – March 27)
• Should not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before
• Accommodation and transportation for the applicants own account (if applicable)
   

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Job Description

• Calling young South Africans. 
• Enter the job market and get a life-changing first working experience in our exciting retail environment.
• Tick the boxes below and you might just get a YES from us!
• Aged between 18 to 28 years old
• Matric (Preferable) 
• Available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract
• Should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year
• Should not be studying full time in the year of employment (April 26 – March 27)
• Should not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before
• Accommodation and transportation for the applicants own account (if applicable)

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Job Description

• The Area Manager ensures that TFG stores operate efficiently and effectively, ensuring the standardisation in processes and that their operations comply with the company’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
Store Operating Model Activation: 

• Emphasis on collecting outputs from the "Commercial Guide" during store visits to enable the identification of outliers and root problems. 
• Comprehensive understanding and identification of current and potential pain points of the stores. 

Commercial Strategy: 

• Identify and define business plans and strategic initiatives to improve store performance (drive sales). 
• Understand and interpret the most relevant KPIs and navigate through dashboards. Execute commercial policies and analyse operational, commercial KPIs of stores. 
• Accountable for workforce planning strategies to ensure optimal staffing levels at stores. 
• Collaborate with Area Process Managers to streamline and optimise business processes. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, customer preferences, and emerging market dynamics; use competitor insights to enhance store strategies. 
• Have a deep understanding of the customer and what they value, and be able to identify improvements in the customer experience, including digital experience. 
• Perform store visits to ensure correct commercial performance, define concrete action plans that can be broken down into actionable steps to be followed and tracked. 

Coaching and Talent Development: 

• Coach and mentor Store Managers to enhance store performance.  
• Develop a comprehensive vision for all teams under their leadership to guide talent management decisions and ensure training needs through dedicated training and career path follow-up. 
• Foster cultural alignment by promoting unity within the group by developing initiatives that encourage communication, sharing of best practices, and joint commercial strategies 

Qualifications

• A business or retail related degree will be advantageous. 
• Minimum 8 years retail experience with a minimum of 3 years senior store leadership experience. 
• 2 years Area Manager experience (advantageous)
• Valid drivers’ license