Open Positions at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

• The Head of Tax is ultimately responsible for the tax affairs of the Pick n Pay Group, with a particular focus on the tax affairs of the Pick n Pay segment.
• The Head of Tax takes ultimate responsibility for all engagement with relevant tax authorities and represents Pick n Pay in relation to its tax affairs.
• This role will lead the tax function, together with a tax team, ensuring compliance with all South Africa and relevant rest of Africa countries tax regulations, while optimizing the company’s tax position. This role will involve developing tax strategies, managing risks, providing tax advice and collaborating with various departments to support the company’s overall business objectives. This incumbent is expected to drive continuous optimization in tax reporting and analytics, working with relevant stakeholders and business units to ensure accuracy, reliability, and automation of tax relevant information. The Head of Tax will report into the Group Head of Finance.

Minimum requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Tax
• Post graduate degree in tax, advantageous
• 10 years of progressive tax experience, with a focus on retail, consumer goods or auditing firms.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws

Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex tax-related information to management and other  stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tax software and financial modeling

Key responsibilities

• Tax Strategy Development:
• Formulate and implement effective tax strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring tax compliance and minimization of tax liabilities.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for effective utilization of assessed losses, including the identification of opportunities to reorganize legal structures for tax optimization.

Risk Assessment:

• Identify and assess tax risks and exposures, developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Maintain the tax risk register for the Group, with a particular focus on the Pick n Pay segment of the Group
• Manage tax audits and disputes, collaborating with external advisors as necessary.

Advisory Role:

• Provide strategic tax advice on all tax related matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and other business initiatives or transactions, collaborating with external advisors as necessary, to ensure compliance and proper tax risk management. 
• Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax implications are considered in business decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and developments and changes in tax laws that could impact the tax affairs of the Group.

Compliance Management:

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns (income, VAT, etc.) to avoid reputational risk.
• Monitor compliance with local and neighboring countries tax regulations.
• Owner and project lead on all amendments to relevant tax laws that requires implementation and changes within the Group, collaborating with external advisors as necessary.
• Maintain relationships with tax authorities and industry bodies
• Engage with tax authorities on relevant tax matters, assist with remediation to minimize impacts on the Group, collaborating with external advisors as necessary.

Reporting, Planning and Analytics:

• Oversee the preparation of tax provisions and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with tax planning and forecasting, including cash flow projections to meet tax requirements.
• Analyze the impact of new tax laws and regulations on business operations, reporting requirements and cash flow requirements.
• Maintain regular reporting of the Group’s tax affairs to the Head of Finance, including regular reporting of relevant tax risks.
• Regular reporting of the status of the Group’s tax affairs and material tax risks to the Chief Finance Officer, the Group Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the Pick n Pay Stores Limited Board of Directors
• Effective collaboration with finance and IT on tax reporting functionality, driving continuous improvement and digitization of tax relevant financial information requirements.

Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the tax team, ensuring complete management of the tax affairs of the Group
• Direct and manage team performance and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, innovation, and digitization
• Develop a talent management strategy
• Maintain succession planning and support necessary recruitment
• Develop and implement tax policies and procedures.

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• Manages resources to ensure compliance to standards, regulations and sets plans to achieve targets/deadlines.
• Matric Grade 12.
• 2-4 years relevant retail / inventory experience

Competencies:

• Create, read and interpret reports
• Achieving results through others
• Plan, organize and follow up on activities and plans
• Good personal communications skills
• Adhere to standards, procedures and policies
• Customer Orientation
• Communication skills – clearly conveying message and actively listening
• Business mindedness

Merchandising Management:

• Executes plano guide 100%
• Rotates stock as per policy/SOP on sales floor and back up area
• Throughout day ensures department merchandising and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Follows standards set down for promotional space
• Follows promotions communications'
• Ensures back up area standards maintained at all times - all stock represented on floor
• Elevates any continuing stock issues to Store Manager
• Ensure department follows H&S standards and processes as per SOP.
• Understand customer needs and communicate these to demand planning 

Systems Management:

• Gap scanning out of stocks
• Identifies, counts, and records out of stocks & over stocks
• Draws excel report from SAP, communicate addresses stock concerns by completing excel sheet and
• sending to Demand Planning
• Processes IDTs via SAP
• Actions reduced to clear on SAP as per SOP
• Checks for electronic communications regularly during the working day

Customer Services Management:

• Handles customer complaints and special customer requests
• Advises customers on products

People Management & Development:

• Evaluates the performance of direct reports against agreed objectives and standards
• Reviews staffing requirements and provides input into staff scheduling
• Keeps staff informed of new initiatives, store and department performance
• Keeps staff motivated
• Identifies training needs
• Coaches staff and management

Finance & Administration:

• Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained in effective working order
• Ensures that general maintenance standards are met
• Follows up and controls departmental expenses
• Monitors results and investigates deviations to budget.
• Monitors waste, and ensures procedures are adhered to

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• Responsible for production of Sushi within the department

Production

• Follow production plan to ensure sales growth and minimize waste on a weekly basis
• Produce sushi recipes according to the production plan
• Ensure that the work environment is clean all the time

Sales/Turnover/Gross Margin

• Ensure readiness of upcoming of promotional lines in conjunction with
• the Sushi Chef

Administration

• Assist with monthly Stocktakes
• Conduct waste scanning daily

Food Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety procedures
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Maintain cold chain all the time
• Prevent cross contamination in the department

Self-Management

• Continually drive and model PnP values at all levels
• Make an effort to stay relevant and up to date with new legislation and development etc.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Ingredient knowledge & recipe specification

• Food Safety compliance & training
• Good knowledge of different sushi recipes
• Business Minded
• Customer Orientation
• Express and implied ethical responsibilities
• Relevant systems knowledge
• Sushi Onboarding programme
• Understanding of production cards and production plan
• Understanding of relevant SOP
• Grade 12
• Experience in cutting and filleting fish
• Demonstrated ability in preparing of a fish related products
• Broad knowledge of fish
• Ability to communicate in English
• Must reside close to Pick n Pay Montana Hypermarket

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• PnP Clothing is offering an exciting opportunity for TVET students who have studied in the fields of Clothing Production, Fashion, Marketing, Business Management, or Retail Operations.
• This learnership provides hands-on experience within our corporate office in Western Cape, allowing students to work closely with key teams such as Quality Assurance, Buying, Marketing, Visual Merchandise.
• Required in Store Operations : KZN X1, PTA X1; JHB X2 and WC x1.
• This 18-months program will equip students with practical knowledge and skills in the clothing business sector, preparing them for graduation and enhancing their career prospects in the fashion and retail industries.
• If you're a motivated student with a passion for the fashion industry, ready to gain valuable experience and contribute to a professional team, we encourage you to apply for this fantastic opportunity!
• N6 qualification in Clothing Production, Fashion, Marketing, Business Management, or Retail Operations.
• Interest in the clothing, fashion, and retail industries, with a desire to gain hands-on experience in a corporate office setting.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Key responsibilities

Support the Quality Assurance Team:

• Assist in monitoring product quality standards to ensure they meet the company’s specifications.
• Help conduct product inspections and report on quality issues or discrepancies.
• Support in managing feedback from various departments to improve product quality.
• Assist in documentation related to product quality checks and test results. Support the Buying Team:
• Assist the Buying team with adhoc support functions ranging from Sample management, fits and alignment of critical path.
• Assist with article creating and master data management.
• Admin and record-keeping
• Assist in preparing for seasonal buying, including gathering market insights and assisting with product selection.

Marketing, Visual Merchandise:

• Contribute to the development and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Assist with market research to identify trends, customer needs, and product opportunities.
• Support the team in organizing promotional activities and events.
• Support Visual Merchandise in the field.

Retail Operations/Business Management::

• Gain exposure to day-to-day retail operations.
• Assist with in-store promotional efforts and analyze sales data to support retail strategies.
• Help manage store performance by tracking sales, and promotions.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the Quality Assurance, Buying, Marketing, and Retail teams.
• Assist in maintaining records, managing schedules, and preparing reports or documents as needed.

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Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years in brand management, marketing, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media, and e-commerce.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing brand strategies that drive growth.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Creative & Analytical: Strong balance of creative vision and data-driven decision-making.
• Background in retail, fashion, or a related consumer-focused industry is a plus.

Key responsibilities

Brand Strategy Execution:

•  Develop and implement brand-specific strategies to ensure alignment with overall business objectives, driving customer acquisition, retention, and growth across all touchpoints—both in-store and online.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams—marketing, merchandise, and operations—to coordinate and execute campaigns aimed at boosting member engagement, increasing sales, and strengthening customer loyalty.

Campaign Leadership: 

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integrated marketing campaigns. Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all platforms (social, digital, print, in-store, etc.).

Data-Driven Decision Making: 

• Dive deep into customer insights, sales data, and campaign performance metrics to identify opportunities for growth. Use data-driven insights to optimize marketing strategies, drive personalized communication, and refine campaign tactics.

Creative Direction: 

• Provide creative direction to internal teams and external agencies, ensuring that all marketing materials and campaigns are on-brand and aligned with company goals.

Segmentation & Personalization: 

• Leverage customer segmentation strategies to tailor communication and marketing efforts to specific customer groups, improving personalization and customer engagement.

Customer Experience Leadership: 

• Ensure that marketing strategies and campaigns consistently reflect a customer-first approach, enhancing the overall customer experience across both digital and physical touchpoints.

Training & Development: 

• Lead workshops and training sessions for cross-functional teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and best practices.

Brand Advocacy: 

• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all marketing initiatives reflect the company’s values and mission while positioning the brand in a positive light across all channels.

Project Management: 

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to. Maintain a high standard of quality while executing complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Problem Solving & Agile Thinking: 

• Approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, quickly adapting to changing circumstances and priorities. Work collaboratively with teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Stakeholder Management: 

• Manage and influence internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and key business objectives.

Market Trend Analysis: 

• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to inform marketing strategies and drive innovation within the brand.

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• Manages department to ensure maximum sales and promotions. Ensure compliance to standards, regulations and sets plans to achieve targets/deadlines.
• Matric Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position
• Previous experience in the Wine/Liquor department or experience in managing a department.

Competencies

• Leading Teams
• Customer Service
• Product Preparations
• Merchandising
• Administration
• Hygiene and Housekeeping
• Sales and profitability

Merchandising Management

• Executes plano guide 100%
• Rotates stock as per policy/SOP on sales floor and back up area
• Follows standards set down for promotional space
• Follows promotions communications'
• Ensures back up area standards maintained at all times - all stock represented on floor
• Ensure department follows H&S standards and processes as per SOP.
• Understand customer needs and communicate these to demand planning
• Systems Management
• Identifies, counts, and records out of stocks & over stocks
• Actions all administrative functions
• Customer Services Management
• Handles customer complaints and special customer requests
• Advises customers on products
• People Management & Development
• Evaluates the performance of direct reports against agreed objectives and standards
• Identifies training needs
• Finance & Administration
• Ensures that all equipment is properly maintained in effective working order
• Ensures that general maintenance standards are met
• Follows up and controls departmental expenses
• Monitors results and investigates deviations to budget.
• Monitors waste, and ensures procedures are adhered to

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Minimum requirements

• SAP Retail Processes: Understanding of Business Processes Functionality available in SAP. SAP supports a wide range of business processes, ie Inventory Management, Article Master Data, Site Master Data, Promotions,  Procurement, Sales and Distribution etc. You should have a good understanding of these business processes and how they are implemented in SAP. This knowledge will help you identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise within these processes.
• Analyse and resolve Application issues within the service level agreement (SLA).
• Provide world class standby to end-users after hours.
• System configuration.
• Ensure alignment across SAP and non-SAP systems
• Identify repeated incidents and provide root cause analysis and possible solution that are feasiable.
• System Enhancements/Optimizations of existing/new SAP programs following the end to end SDLC process.
• Schedule knowledge sharing sessions with support consultants for Enhancements and Optimizations implemented
• Document troubleshooting steps for future use

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• To assist Clothing Buyers/Planners and Stores as required on any admin and master data queries and ensuring that all admin received is completed timeously and accurately.

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• 2 -3 years Clothing Retail Experience
• Previous experience of an Clothing administrative capacity

Key responsibilities

Sample/prototype management

• Ensure all fits are set up and conducted aligned to the critical path
• Ensure that all sample documentation is managed effectively - thereby ensuring that samples of all styles are available at all times, on the correct rails
• Manage the control of review samples
• Request local and indirect seals timeously to ensure on time allocations and delivery to stores

Administration and record keeping 

• Ensure that accurate records are kept of all lab dyes, print approvals for suppliers and updated on the 26 weeks
• Ensure that buying related files including photographic record of ranges are controlled and managed.

Stakeholder Management

• Close working relationships with suppliers including regular standstills with the team regarding outstanding queries and delivery status

In season trading

• Assist in preparation of necessary samples and documentation for weekly departmental sales meetings.

Marketing and Online sample Management

• Ensure that product is passed on to online team on time with all relevant information completed as requested by the online team
• Manage the control of marketing and online samples

Article Creation and Master data management

• Create clothing article and Pre-Pack articles from the Buyers Capture Sheet.
• Change the Selling Price (Direct or DC) to ensure correct selling price is captured for stores.
• Maintain Imports Data in SAP and Imports System.
• Audit and maintain values to make sure the prices on the Source Document matches SAP.
• Amend Article Indicators actioned on the system according to instructions from the Clothing Buyer/Planner.
• Update article master data based on vendor/buyer/Planners requests.
• Ensure data integrity for list/delist transactions are actioned in line with agreed SLA’s.
• Amend the system when products change source of supply.
• Extend articles to the DC and ensure data integrity for all DC listings.
• Verify the Data input to ensure timeous and accurate capturing.
• Respond and resolve all queries from business timeously.

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Minimum requirements

• CA(SA)
• 3+ years post qualification experience
• Previous experience of managing a team / process / project
• Previous experience in the retail industry or listed company is highly desirable
• Knowledge of SAP FI, BPC and BI advantageous
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• PowerPoint proficient

Key responsibilities

• Financial and management reporting - ensuring accuracy, completeness and relevance, including Board packs and external audit liaison
• Budgeting and forecasting - develop flexible models that enable business units to adapt and adjust financial plans as necessary in response to changes in the business environment or new information (scenario analysis models).
• Innovation and analytics - drive continuous improvement, automation and enhancement of financial information and business processes, and create a sustainable solution for new requirements
• Business insights - ensure financial information is presented in a clear and concise manner and complex financial concepts are communicated well to non-financial stakeholders, tailoring your insights to the needs of different stakeholders
• Ad hoc support and financial analysis with a view to ensure real time response to identified risk areas and topical issues
• Governance - implementing, maintaining and improving the financial control environment and policies in alignment with and complementing internal and external audit functions
• Manage and ensure the data integrity and alignment of financial master data and any changes across all finance reporting platforms
• Prescribe best practice accounting policies and operational accounting implementation to enforce the adequacy and compliance of accounting provisions in terms of IFRS and relevant legislation
• Review internal and external audit findings, and manage resolution and closure of findings

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• We are looking for someone with excellent writing and research skills to be our full-time, in-house copywriter. As a member of the creative team, the copywriter will write and edit content for a variety of campaigns, working closely with the creative team to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, and articulate messaging. The successful candidate will be a quick learner who has a versatile writing style.
• You will need to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times.
• Raise the bar continually for writing fresh copy that connects with a desired audience and drives action
• Be adept at varying the voice, style, and other characteristics of messaging based on the industry, company, or target audience

Minimum requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification 
• Previous experience working closely with an Art Director (Advantageous)
• 5 years’ experience in copywriting for advertising or marketing agencies (conceptual copywriter experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of storytelling principles across various channels and digital 
• You must have previous advertising agency, copywriting experience.
• Please submit a relevant portfolio of work along with your CV on application

Key responsibilities

• Working with the creative team to create exceptional creative work 
• Using key messages to develop work for multiple communication channels, including ATL, digital and non-traditional 
• Producing a variety of high-quality copy solutions, from punchy short-form to persuasive long-form. 
• Interpret creative briefs to develop concepts for execution with assigned brands 
• Research and understand a client’s needs and target audiences, through online searches, reviews of existing research, interviews with subject-matter experts, and in-person meetings 
• Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials 
• Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of final product 
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team — and to client representative when requested — and participate occasionally in client pitches 
• Revise copy based on internal feedback
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of communications- and client-related industry trends 
• Stay current on the appropriate style guidelines and brand voice for consistent messaging