Top Roles at Ackermans

• We’re hiring! Ackermans is seeking a Skills Development Manager to lead the delivery of a critical function that ensures compliance, supports funding, and enables capability building across the business.
• You will drive the implementation of our Skills Development Strategy and ensure alignment with the National Skills Act, the B-BBEE Skills Development pillar, and the transition to QCTO-aligned occupational qualifications.
• Bring your Training & Development expertise, strong knowledge of BBBEE and W&R SETA programmes, and the ability to coordinate complex Skills Development initiatives across multiple stakeholders in an evolving regulatory environment.
• If you’re detail-oriented, resilient, and skilled in relationship management, coaching and influencing, this is your opportunity to lead a team and make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated and dynamic environment.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE:

Essential:

• Knowledge of BBBEE priority element: Skills development
• Working knowledge of W&R SETA and its programmes
• Knowledge of the South African Qualifications Framework and classification of qualifications and institutions
• Understanding of the QCTO landscape and occupational qualification framework, including associated compliance requirements, learner pathways, and stakeholder coordination

SKILLS:

• Accreditation of skills and leadership programmes
• Application of legislative requirements applicable to learning and development
• Coordination of Skills Development initiatives within a complex regulatory environment (including QCTO-aligned processes)
• Full spectrum of learning and development processes
• Planning, organizing, monitoring and control
• Relationship management and influencing
• Financial analysis
• Detail orientation

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• 5 Years T&D related experience, including SDF and / or implementation of BBBEE requirements

Preferred:

• Retail experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• 3 years HR / Training related degree/diploma
• Further qualification in ETDP field recommended

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Job purpose

• The purpose of the job is to optimize sales and exceed customer expectations through the implementation of the operations strategy and effective management of staff.

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
• NB: The person must have a strong Administration Skill.

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• Are you an energetic, ambitious, and qualified graduate looking for a practical learning experience in retail?
• Applications are now open for our Cape Town-based Retail Space Planner Graduate opportunity!

At Ackermans we provide our graduates with hands-on behind-the-scenes industry experience, to give them direction and purpose for the future. If your application is successful, you will have you the opportunity to:

• Get paid experience based in CPT
• Kickstart your career in retail
• Work with industry experts
• Gain cross-functional exposure
• Work in a flexible environment
• Explore your interests
• Gain working knowledge of future career possibilities
• Develop your work ethic and corporate brand

Gain valuable exposure to Retail Space Planning!

Depending on your qualification and area of interest, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in:

• Operations: Retail Space Planning (CAD)

Qualifications:

• A completed qualification - eg. Diploma in architecture, interior design or architectural draughting (Revit proficiency)
• No prior full time work experience in your field of study

SUCCESSFUL ATTRIBUTES:

• An assertive self-starter with the ability to work well within a team
• Good organizational and planning abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound administrative skills
• Flexible and tenacious with the ability to thrive under pressure
• Good leaning orientation

T&C’s

• South African citizenship
• The candidate is based in Cape Town

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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

• 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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• We've got an exciting, brand new opportunity at Ackermans as a Accountant: Forex in our Finance Retail Accounting team. This role will manage and administer the total forex function, including technical accounting and other relevant compliance matters for Ackermans and the Pepkor Speciality retail brands.
• We're a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

QUALIFICATIONS required:

 Essential:

• B.Comm or equivalent financial qualification

Preferred:

• B.Comm (Hons) or CIMA certification
• Articles of financial clerkship completed or in progress

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of banks & financial institutions
• Ability to identify risks in financial processes
• Knowledge relating to foreign currency transactions and the financial accounting thereof.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles & practice
• Experience with Budgeting, Forecasting, Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting
• Knowledge of various operational business cycles.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS required:

 Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience at an Accountant level.

 Preferred:

• Retail experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in forex management will be an advantage.

SKILLS required:

• Ability to work under pressure
• High Levels of computer literacy – advanced Excel
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Excellent time management, planning & organising skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Performing detailed financial analysis & forecasting
• Problem solving
• Sound numerical and analytical skills
• Prioritising multiple tasks
• Good communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Forex Management

Forward cover buying

• To ensure compliance with, and relevance of, Group forex policy
• Timely execution & recording of forward cover purchases & subsequent settlement thereof
• Monthly and ad-hoc reporting of forward cover position
• Accuracy of quarterly hedge accounting (including tax calculations on affected contracts)
• Timely communication of all relevant exchange rates and ensuring all systems reflect the correct rates

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Accurate forecasting of forex impact on I/S & CFC account balances
• Budgeting of currency differences for annual budget

Risk Management

• Assess opportunities for systemization and process enhancements
• Constant evaluation of most effective forex products & structures to be used
• Ensure optimum utilisation of Rand invoicing through engagement with Supply Chain

Forex requirements

• Engagement with relevant stakeholders (internal & external) to obtain, maintain & critically assess the forward cover requirements.

Reconciliations

• Perform monthly reconciliations of forex accounts.
• Ensure only valid reconciling items appear on the reconciliations and that the reconciling items are cleared timeously.

General

• Perform relevant research and technical analysis, including the attendance of economic presentations.
• Continuously assess the impact of market news & events on our forward cover buying strategy.
• Attend to all month end, year-end & external audit matters

Stakeholders

Internal & External

• Understanding relevant business needs and interpreting the impact and requirements from finance
• Build and manage good relationships
• Manage & build relationships with external & group service providers.

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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.