Latest Openings at Ackermans

• The purpose of this P27 role is to deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points. 
• If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills 
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial 
• Tenacious 
• High energy levels 
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints 
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing 
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions 
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management 
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

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• We are lo oking for someone who is passionate about creating cutting edge E-Learning content to join our Training and Development team. 
• The role will be is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging digital learning content and experiences that support employee development and business objectives.
• It also ensures learning solutions are instructionally sound, visually appealing, and technologically effective, using modern tools and adult learning methodologies.
• We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Qualification Required:

Essential:

• Diploma in HR, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia Design, or related field.

Preferred:

• Certification in instructional design or e-learning development (e.g., CPLP, ATD).

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools: Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate, etc.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and SCORM packages
• Competence in graphic and video editing tools.
• Strong MS Office and/or Google Workspace skills.
• Knowledge of gamification, adaptive learning, and mobile learning strategies.
• Strong instructional design and adult learning theory knowledge.
• Planning and Organising
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders
• Project coordination skills, engaging in multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in user experience (UX) design for learning.
• Experience in retail or corporate learning environments.
• Creative thinker with a strong eye for visual design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and time management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Experience Required:

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in e-learning content design and development.
• Proficiency in e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative)

Preferred:

• Experience working within graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Design and Development

•  Design and develop e-learning modules, microlearning, and blended learning experiences using instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
• Translate learning objectives into engaging, learner-centric digital content.
• Use e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, Adobe Captivate) to build interactive learning modules.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand content requirements and ensure brand consistency.

Learning Management System (LMS) Integration

• Upload, manage, and track e-learning content in the LMS (e.g., Moodle)

Quality Assurance

• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks, testing for functionality, usability, and technical compatibility.
• Continuously review and update content based on learner feedback, business changes, or technology updates.

Visual and Multimedia Development

• Design and create multimedia elements including graphics, animations, audio narration, and video using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with HR, business leaders, and SMEs to align e-learning initiatives with organisational needs.
• Provide guidance and support to L&D team members on instructional design and digital learning best practices.

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• An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a Divisional Human Resource Manager, within our Operations team. Partnering with the General Manager and 3 Divisional Sales Managers, the incumbent will support our Ackerman's store teams within the Northern SBU.
• We are looking for a self-reliant, efficient, and influential individual who will pride themselves in providing a professional HR service to business partners in a SBU in order to maximize their contribution towards the profitability and growth of their business unit.
• The successful applicant will need to be able to work in close partnership with their SBU team and with store managers, giving professional and expert advice on a broad range of people issues, so his/her ability to communicate at all levels and to have an effective interpersonal style is an important attribute.

Qualification Required:

Essential:

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or Degree in Social Sciences

Preferred:

• Diploma in Labour Law.

Knowledge Required:

• Current knowledge of Labour Legislation and EE laws will be beneficial
• Preference will be given to candidates who also have a practical grasp of the retail industry
• Strong business and retail understanding
• Best Practice in recruitment process
• Dismissal and CCMA/Labour Commission procedures
• Change management at store and divisional level
• Performance management at store level
• Coordination of training interventions
• Succession monitoring and coordination

Skills Required:

• Resilience
• Analytical skills
• Sound Judgement
• Communication
• Deadline driven
• Time management
• Prioritising
• Integrity

Experience Required:

Essential:

• Min of 3 years as HR Generalist within the retail Industry.

Preferred:

• Strong business and retail understanding.
• Business partner role.
• Best Practice in end to end recruitment process.
• Dismissal and Labour Commission procedures.
• Change management at store and divisional level.
• Performance management at store level.
• Coordination of training interventions.
• Succession monitoring and coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• The development of people plans and the effective implementation thereof
• Providing and analysing people information to optimise business decisions
• Providing expert advice on all people issues
• The forecasting of risks and opportunities
• The development of appropriate action plans for implementation in partnership with their divisional team and store managers
• Acting as a change agent to heighten awareness and gain support for the Company’s People Strategy and strategic priorities
• Change agent - you will need to understand, support and promote the Company’s policies and procedures and the strategic direction of the HR function of Ackermans, and have the ability to consistently apply these in practice, as well as acting as a change agent by raising awareness and gaining support for People policies and Employment Equity throughout their teams

Talent management

• Attract and accurately identify top retail talent and recruit these individuals to the Company is a core skill for a DHRM and all candidates for the DHRM position will need to display outstanding people judgment, a very well-developed ability to recognize the attributes in others that will result in on the job performance, and have the flair to promote the Brand of Ackermans to future Phadimas.
• Induction of new employees
• Co-ordination of training and development initiatives
• Succession planning

Employee Relations

• Management of industrial relations, including the management of cases through the dispute resolution stages (Labour Commission)

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• At Ackermans, we believe in fostering an environment where innovation meets ambition. We are a community of dedicated individuals who are passionate about driving success.
• We're on the lookout for a confident and positive Planner to play a pivotal role in our journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
• Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
• Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

Qualifications required:

• A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
• A qualification would be a definite advantage.

Preferred qualifications are:

• B. Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Knowledge of:

• the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores
• seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments
• the SA retail clothing market, customers and competitors

Skills required:

• Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills
• Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Planning, organising & time management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills

Demonstrate:

• Resilience, agility, and the ability to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
• Collaboration skills, fostering a shared vision, and positively influencing decision-making in a team setting.
• Flexibility to function effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in diverse circumstances.
• Self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, and pride in one's work.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in tasks.
• Effective communication skills across all levels.
• Strong sense of integrity in professional conduct.
• Deadline-oriented mindset.
• Assertiveness in handling tasks and responsibilities
• A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail and/or FMCG environment is an ESSENTIAL requirement.

Preferred experience:

• Replenishment and assortment planning experience
• Prior store planning experience
• Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems.
• Experience working with the most recent Microsoft software, including Word and Excel, is a prerequisite. Proficiency in advanced Excel usage would be an asset.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Minimum requirements

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure accurate and timeous payments of non-stock creditors according to company specifications and procedures.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential:

• 2 - 3 Years relevant accounts payable experience, including strong reconciliation ability

Preferred:

• Retail experience

Skills required:

• Computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook(email)
• SAP (advantageous)
• Ability to work with large volumes of invoices
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and able to function independently
• Time Management

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate / Matric

Preferred:

• Relevant Financial Tertiary Qualification (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Good knowledge of basic finance principles, procedures, and applications

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• The purpose of this P27 role is to deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points. 
• If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills 
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial 
• Tenacious 
• High energy levels 
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints 
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing 
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions 
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management 
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

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• The purpose of this P27 role is to deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points. 
• If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills 
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial 
• Tenacious 
• High energy levels 
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints 
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing 
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions 
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management 
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

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• The purpose of this P27 role is to deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points. 
• If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills 
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial 
• Tenacious 
• High energy levels 
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints 
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing 
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions 
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management 
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.