Jobs at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

Role overview:

• We are seeking a seasoned Head of IT to lead our IT strategy, driving system efficiency, redundancy, and business-aligned technology solutions. This role requires a forward-thinking leader capable of managing IT operations, teams, and third-party partners across multiple business units.
• This role will be based in Durbanville, Cape Town. 

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a cohesive IT strategy focused on continuous improvement, system optimization, and redundancy.
• Implement IT policies, and best practice guidelines across the organisation.
• Translate business requirements from relevant forums into actionable workflows, managing the capacity and delegation of work across the IT team.
• Plan, manage and optimize hardware and infrastructure, including central data center, business hardware, firewalls, network cabinets, and PC strategies.
• Oversee IT SaaS subscriptions and operational platforms, including POS, VAIMO, Anti-Virus, and support systems like the N-Able platform.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the IT department to ensure high performance and strong service delivery.
• Serve as the primary contact for key third-party vendors and partners (e.g., VAIMO, OPTSOL, ZenDesk, Flowgear, Syspro).
• Collaborate with the Special Projects team to enable reporting and data-driven insights using Excel, Power BI, or other platforms.
• Maintain operational software strategies across Teams, Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Zendesk, Monday.com, design software, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Ensure seamless IT experiences across all Weylandts entities (WFC, StudioLandt, Home Stores, DCs) to support cross-company collaboration.
• Support organisational effectiveness by delivering and maintaining strategic plans for the implementation of information technologies. Strategic direction and guidance will come from the CEO.
• Develop and manage the IT department budget, optimising spend without compromising quality, reliability or security.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure correct onboarding and offboarding across all systems.
• Oversee networking, access control, printing, AV, and connectivity at head office, retail stores, and distribution centres.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and provide relevant updates to Directors annually.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and operational software in a multi-location retail or corporate environment.
• Strong track record of leading IT teams and managing third-party vendor
• Experience in strategic IT planning, system implementation, and business-aligned technology solutions.
• Excellent vendor and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies and behaviours for success:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and business orientation
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Adaptability and forward-thinking approach
• Change management experience
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Business acumen and ability to align IT initiatives with company goals
   

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Role overview:

• We are looking for a dynamic, customer-focused Retail Manager to lead one of our showrooms. This role is primarily focused on driving sales performance, elevating customer satisfaction, and motivating a high-performing sales team. While operational oversight remains important, the emphasis is leadership, coaching, and building a strong sales culture that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• This position will be based in Fourways, Gauteng. 

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Leadership & Customer Experience

• Drive a strong sales culture through daily coaching, clear targets, and performance conversations
• Motivate the sales team to consistently deliver exceptional customer experience
• Maintain a premium, customer-centric environment aligned to the Weylandts brand

People Leadership & Team Development  

• Build and lead a high-energy, customer-focused team
• Conduct regular coaching, on-the-floor training and development conversations
• Create a performance-driven environment with clear expectations, accountability and feedback
• Role-model positive leadership behaviours and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence
• Manage staffing, succession planning, motivation, and retention

Financial Management

• Drive store performance to meet and exceed sales and gross profit targets
• Ensure disciplined discount management
• Manage operating expenses in line with budgets

Brand, Standards & Visual Execution

• Uphold exceptional Visual Merchandising standards and overall brand aesthetic
• Maintain showroom cleanliness and presentation
• Ensure consistent execution of in-store experience standards (including music, staff dress code, and customer interaction)

Operational Oversight

• Oversee the effective execution of sales, POS, stock management, VM, and back-of-house processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal terms and conditions
• Support effective stock control through leadership oversight, not hands-on involvement

 What you bring:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or degree)
• Minimum 5 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in senior management role
• Previous experience in a consumer-focused retail environment
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent financial acumen - analyzing and interpreting sales figures, understanding financial indicators and budget management
• Proficient in working with different systems and technology, including POS and stock management systems
• Available to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle essential

 Competencies and behaviours for success:

• High-energy, self-driven leader passionate about sales and customer experience
• Strong communication and coach with the ability to align team to business objectives
• Committed to delivering a consistent, premium customer experience
• Collaborative mindset and works effectively with EXCO and senior management
• Focused on maintaining brand standards while driving high performance
   

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Job Description

• The Junior Copywriter is responsible for creating and maintaining the tone of the various divisions within the Weylandts brand, through all copy touch points.
• Original copy will need to be created for social and digital content, e-mailers, catalogues, website, range cards, tags, product descriptions, print, billboards, in-store installations and B2B brochures. It is crucial that the successful candidate understands the vision of the different divisions for execution.
• This position will be based in Greenpoint, Cape Town. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining a consistent ‘tone’ for Weylandts brand and other divisions in all marketing communication/ touch points
• Producing effective copy for e-mailers, social media platforms, digital advertising, and web.
• Execute on conceptualised ideas provided by the creative team for social media and other digital campaigns
• Producing copy for product on the Weylandts website
• Drafting brochure copy for and social media for the Business Solutions division

What you bring:  

• 2+ years’ experience in social media and copywriting (agency or brand).
• Strong digital knowledge and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Understanding of retail and décor trends (or a keen interest to develop this).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Competencies and behaviours for success:

• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is good at communication, problem solving/solutions-driven and a team player
• Has good attention to detail while being able to multitask when needed.
• Understanding the brands and keen to learn and express their own ideas and thoughts
• Thrives under deadlines and enjoys juggling multiple projects
• Curious and adaptable, ready to learn and evolve with our brands.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, valuing feedback and shared success.
   

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Job Description

• Reporting to the Account Director and working within the Marketing team, you will collaborate with internal creatives and external partners to deliver impactful campaigns and stand out visual assets across all media platforms. You will be responsible for maintaining the visual integrity of the different divisions within the Weylandts portfolio (Retail, , ensuring all creative work aligns with marketing goals and the brands’ identity.
•  This position will be based in Greenpoint, Cape Town. 

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work on multiple divisions within the Weylandts mother brand, ensuring each has a unique visual identity.
• Collaborate with a team to conceptualise and execute campaigns that stand out.
• Influence the creative direction and mentor emerging talent.
• Drive innovation while staying true to brand strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead conceptual development for campaigns that differentiate each brand.
• Responsible for all creative assets — from concept to final execution within deadlines (web, print, PR, store signage, any other TTL executions)
• Mentor and inspire the creative team to deliver exceptional work.
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in collaboration with the Account Director and creative team
• Responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, digital and social productions.
• Produce sketches, storyboards, art layouts based on creative visions and ideas.
• Champion creativity while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Shape brand identities through innovative design systems and storytelling.
• Maintain organized files and documentation of design assets for future reference
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Stay on top of industry trends and maintaining best practice
• Work with the Website & Content Lead in overseeing the work of the Retoucher and photographer, ensuring that their work is up to the Weylandts standard and follows the yearly Style Guide
• The Senior Art Director is responsible to manage the day-to-day operations of the creative team involved on the project, ensuring smooth workflow, effective resource allocation, and timely delivery of creative assets.

What you bring: 

• 5 + years of experience in a Senior or Heavyweight Art Director role
• Strong digital design capabilities, including video
• Proven experience within a retail environment, preferably in premium home décor or lifestyle brands
• A passion for interior design, décor trends, and the luxury retail sector
• Competencies and behaviours for success:
• Skilled at balancing big-picture thinking with brand consistency.
• Ability to adapt tone and style across diverse brands.
• Strong conceptual thinker who can translate ideas into compelling visuals.
• Demonstrates initiative and maintains a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Possesses exceptional communication skills.
• Actively contributes to the overall success and goals of the marketing department.
• Collaborates effectively as a team player.
• Performs well under pressure and meets challenges with resilience.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Capable of multitasking with exceptionally good attention to detail.
• Able to make sound decisions, solve problems, and meet deadlines while being results-oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment with minimal supervision.