New Vacancies at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

• Preferably NQF 3 Bakery qualification
• Experience as a Baker / Bakery Supervisor.
• Minimum of 3 years Baker  experience
• The incumbent may also be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• This position will require transferability between stores.

Competencies:

• Ability to Monitor and develop other’s performance.  Acknowledges good performance, confronts and corrects poor performance
• Ability to solve new/unfamiliar problems by generating workable solutions
• Ability to identify/prioritise urgent matters and attend to them immediately
• Willing to be flexible and multi-skilled
• Ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained (floor and back-up)
• Ensure that security procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that services and products are provided to customers in the above manner by all bakery staff
• Plan and co-ordinate daily, weekly and monthly production of all Bakery products according to company specifications
• Order and manage stock effectively
• Follow up and control expenses according to laid down standards
• Ensure that all admin procedures are complied with and completed on time (including scheduling of staff, leave requests, pricing, costs etc)
• Conduct regular quality checks
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages
• Ensure that all administration is completed accurately and timeously
• Analyse, maintain and update relevant information/documentation, take required action when necessary
• Approach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services.
• Analyse profitability of department, make recommendations or take required actions
• Manage employees to ensure standards are maintained by competent, motivated employees

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• To have the ability to  prepare products, meat cutting and manufacturing in accordance with the specifications, as well as overseeing all admin functions and staff supervision
• Matric Grade 12.
• Minimum of 3 years Butchery  experience
• The incumbent may also be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• This position will require transferability between stores.

Competencies:

• Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency
• Proven management experience
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• A strong team player
• Be assertive in a calm and confident manner
• Proven administrative abilities
• Able to work in cold conditions (exposure to freezers & wet conditions)
• Manage employees in to ensure the Butchery Department runs effectively
• Control wastage/ shrinkage/ damages
• Ongoing training and development of employees
• Control budgets (expenses, turnover, growth) and take action
• Plan and implement sales promotions
• Ordering and control of stock levels
• Preparation of fresh meat and Fish lines
• Maintenance of hygiene/ housekeeping and safe working standards
•  Plan daily/weekly production of products Operate all Butchery Equipment including the Band saw.
• Control, Merchandise and Promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards.
• Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications.
• De-boning all cuts of meat and Manufacture Mince / Produce Sausage and Boerewors. .
• Check temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain.
• Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and business-like manner.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery-related equipment and utensils.
• Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers.
• Operate Butchery Equipment i.e.  (Wrapping Machine / Vacuum Machine / Scale Equipment / Mincing Machine / Boerewors Filler).
• Prepare boneless meat cuts i.e. steak / goulash etc.

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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
• Check temperatures/maintain the cold chain
• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Competency Based Interview
• Entry level screening test: 
• category 1 and cashiers (if appointed from outside)
• Customer Minded

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• Relevant degree (e.g., B Comm / HR / business / Psychology); post-graduate degree advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in an HR role with exposure to managing all aspects of the HR value chain.

Skills & Knowledge required:

• Sound generalist human capital knowledge (ideally in a unionized environment)
• Able to co-create and deliver talent interventions that meet business requirements
• Vendor management skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Knowledge of the HR component of an ERP system (e.g., SAP / Oracle)
• Sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Competencies:

• Interpersonal agility to be able to build strong relationships at all organisational levels
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Resourceful problem solver with excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Analytical, integrative, systems thinker
• Strong business and commercial acumen

Strategy alignment:

• In consultation with line, prioritize HR objectives, draw on technical HR skills to propose solutions and create plans and metrics to meet these objectives.
• Ensure understanding of Pick ‘n Pay’s HR strategy and vision to facilitate alignment within own area.

Organisational effectiveness and resourcing:

• Identify vacancies to be filled in conjunction with line management and execute recruitment for all vacancies in line with recruitment process. Integrate job profiles into onboarding, performance contracts and development plans.

Performance and talent management and succession:

• Actively promote the performance management processes amongst new and existing employees. Communicate performance management process, timelines, and templates.

Learning and development:

• Implement Learning and Development initiatives in accordance with defined policies and processes
• Provide input into the identification of needs within operating environment

Compensation, benefits, and HR services:

• Provide advice to line managers on all reward policies and practices
• Communicate employee value proposition (EVP) and changes to conditions of service and benefits
• Diversity and inclusion accountability and employment equity:
• Implement diversity and inclusion programmes and provide tools and support where needed.

Employee relations:

• Implement and communicate any changes in the strategy and advise line managers on changes. Communicate with recognised trade unions/employees in the regions regarding company ER Strategy in the event of any changes

Change management:

• Provide input into the design and implementation of key stakeholder engagement and communication interventions in support of critical business initiatives, with particular focus on culture and shared vision and values.

HR effectiveness:

• Ensure accuracy of all inputs into HR systems and critical HR metrics, (e.g. time taken to recruit the right people; skills shortages; recruitment costs; post-placement trends; attrition rates; talent and retention issues, etc).

Business partnering:

• Execute the HR strategy into store operations
• Partner with leaders and managers as trusted adviser to achieve shared organisational objectives and drive a high-performance culture
• Effective teamwork, self-management, and alignment with group values
• Continually drive best-in-class solutions and practices
•  Drive and instill Pick ‘n Pay values at all levels
•  Remain abreast of legislation, new developments, etc.

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• Relevant degree (e.g., B Comm / HR / business / Psychology); post-graduate degree advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in an HR role with exposure to managing all aspects of the HR value chain.

Competencies:

• Interpersonal agility to be able to build strong relationships at all organisational levels
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Resourceful problem solver with excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Analytical, integrative, systems thinker
• Strong business and commercial acumen

Skills & Knowledge required:

• Sound generalist human capital knowledge (ideally in a unionized environment)
• Able to co-create and deliver talent interventions that meet business requirements
• Vendor management skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Knowledge of the HR component of an ERP system (e.g., SAP / Oracle)
• Sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Strategy alignment:

• In consultation with line, prioritize HR objectives, draw on technical HR skills to propose solutions and create plans and metrics to meet these objectives. Ensure understanding of Pick ‘n Pay’s HR strategy and vision to facilitate alignment within own area.

Organisational effectiveness and resourcing:

• Identify vacancies to be filled in conjunction with line management and execute recruitment for all vacancies in line with recruitment process. Integrate job profiles into onboarding, performance contracts and development plans.

Performance and talent management and succession:

• Actively promote the performance management processes amongst new and existing employees. Communicate performance management process, timelines, and templates.

Learning and development:

• Implement Learning and Development initiatives in accordance with defined policies and processes
• Provide input into the identification of needs within operating environment

Compensation, benefits, and HR services:

• Provide advice to line managers on all reward policies and practices
• Communicate employee value proposition (EVP) and changes to conditions of service and benefits
• Diversity and inclusion accountability and employment equity:
• Implement diversity and inclusion programmes and provide tools and support where needed.

Employee relations:

• Implement and communicate any changes in the strategy and advise line managers on changes. Communicate with recognised trade unions/employees in the regions regarding company ER Strategy in the event of any changes

Change management:

• Provide input into the design and implementation of key stakeholder engagement and communication interventions in support of critical business initiatives, with particular focus on culture and shared vision and values.

HR effectiveness:

• Ensure accuracy of all inputs into HR systems and critical HR metrics, (e.g. time taken to recruit the right people; skills shortages; recruitment costs; post-placement trends; attrition rates; talent and retention issues, etc).

Business partnering:

• Execute the HR strategy into store operations
• Partner with leaders and managers as trusted adviser to achieve shared organisational objectives and drive a high-performance culture
• Effective teamwork, self-management, and alignment with group values
• Continually drive best-in-class solutions and practices
•  Drive and instill Pick ‘n Pay values at all levels
•  Remain abreast of legislation, new developments, etc.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customer
• Maximise sales to meet store targets.
• Display merchandise according to company standards.
• Handle stock according to set standards.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Perform all sales related duties - Accurate and efficient till operation skills.
• General health, safety and housekeeping standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or relevant tertiary qualification
• 1 year + Clothing retailer experience
• Passion for retail
• Proficient in English
• Hard working and able to work shopping mall hours
• Assertive and able to communicate effectively
• Align with Pick N Pay values
• Self-motivated and own development driven mindset
• Good Service Orientation
• Good Interpersonal skills and a Team player
• Cusomer centric
• Hard working and able to work shopping mall hours

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• Minimum of 10 years experience in Protein
• 5 years experience in a managerial role
• High level of knowledge in Protein processes and procedures
• Good understanding of butchery and butchery operations
• Must be computer literate
• SAP knowledge is advantageous
• Drivers License
• Ability to travel regularly and work long hours

Competencies:

• Judgement and Decision making
• Problem solving
• Innovation
• Building relationships and collaboration
• Influencing
• Customer focus
• Team Player
• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge
• Ability to mentor & coach