Trending Openings at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities:  

• Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets 
• Controlling expenses 
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Customer Value Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Effectively Presents Solutions
• Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations
• Knows the Buying Influences
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
• Manages Resistance
• Managing the Sales Process
• Navigates Customer Challenges
• Negotiation & Selling
• Planning & Organizing
• Policy & procedures
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership

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Key Responsibilities:

• Checking and clearing Microsoft Azure mailbox for valid refund requests/ documentation
• Collating relevant information for submission of refund requests
• Submission of refund requests & updating of refunds log sheet
• Liaising with Bash Support; investigations and bank account verifications
• Processing of SAP journals & clearing entries in SAP
• Back-up for store refunds process via Synergy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• 2 years’ experience in a finance/admin environment
• Have reconciliation experience - essential
• SAP experience - essential

Skills:

• Reconciliation and Analysis 
• Debt Management 
• Accounting and Reporting 
• Auditing 
• Cash Management 
• Financial Risk Management 
• Mergers and Acquisitions.  
• Excellent project management skills  
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
• Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written

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Responsibilities:  

• The ability to support the store management team to provide outstanding leadership to the store team. 
• Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer centric mindset. 
• Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store. 
• Allocate time effectively; handle multiple tasks and completing priorities. 
• Provide input and manage merchandise and visual principles 
• Drive performance through the store KPI’s (e.g. turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals. Etc). 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills: 

• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers and situations. 
• A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently. 
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers. 
• An outstanding leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business. 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 

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Responsibilities:  

• Implement in-store VM execution 
• Be in touch with latest Fashion Trends 
• Adhere to housing and trend guidelines 
• Manage the visual elements and ensure world-class standards 
• Plan and prioritize visual activities 
• Implement adequate control systems to manage VM standards 
• Deliver a great Customer Brand Experience 
• Manage Assets & Expenses 

Qualifications: 

• A Matric Certificate. 
• Visual merchandise experience (essential) 
• Retail experience 

Skills: 

• Excellent communication skills 
• Your ability to persuade and influence 
• Sound business acumen 
• Passion to be a part of a leading fashion brand 

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Key Responsibilities:

• BEE certificate follow up and submission for non-Coupa suppliers (e.g. Properties, Tapestry, etc.) 
• Supply to TFG mailbox coordination
• Reviewing on incoming mail and directing it to appropriate recipients
• Requesting additional information from suppliers when relevant
• Creating and maintaining referenceable list of enquiring suppliers
• Administrative support to Head of NMP and Strategic Sourcing
• Scheduling meetings / NMP calendar coordination
• Stakeholder follow up and information gathering
• Taking and preparing minutes of meetings
• Preparing documentation (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) for reporting and initiative execution
• Internet-based research and information summary preparation
• Data preparation and cleansing based on requirements
• Spreadsheet-based data preparation and presentation (e.g. Summaries, pivot tables, charting)
• SAP, Coupa and BEE123 Data gathering and clarification/investigation
• Additional responsibility will be allocated based on progress

Qualifications and Experience:

• BCom, Business Management, Supply Chain, Procurement or Business Analysis related degree or diploma
• Admin experience would be advantageous

Skills: 

• Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is necessary.
• To demonstrate innovative, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good service-orientation, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Good attention to detail and levels of accuracy.
• Proven ability in multi-tasking and managing several deliverables at once.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the interaction with finance and finance business stakeholders to align on financial liquidity position
• Monitor implementation of working capital, finance risk and policies within the group working with group FD and FinComm
• Provide and analyse business liquidity for TFG Group (RoA, Aus and UK)
• Develop liquidity models per region which will enable CF predictability
• Communicate and report to stakeholders based on reporting obligations and, where applicable, on incidents (and response)
• Manage the forex exchange risk (hedging strategies) 
• Implementation of robust controls related to treasury matters relating to all parts of the group that are actively managed by the group
• Prepare and monitor company’s various cash flow forecasts and perform financial modeling
• Operations management : Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions
• Manage all aspects of In-house investment portfolios
• Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies
• Determine TFG’s financing goals and risk tolerance
• Support group on key investment decisions which have an impact on cost of capital
• Review and recommend changes to the investment policies based on the market conditions
• Management of all group investments, day-to-day cash management, cash flow forecasting and all electronic banking systems
• Driving improvement in the management of cash and borrowings across TFG
• Participate at the Finance and Risk committee
• Effectively manage bank/ transactional and debt capital markets relationships
• Ensure Reserve Bank requirements are met
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards to mitigate financial statement and operational risk
• Relationship management : with key funders  ( the treasury team : Monitor bank service fees, exposures  and address quality issues etc)
• Evaluate alternative long-term borrowing strategies and make recommendations in accordance with the capital structure guidelines
• Arrangement and ongoing negotiation of all group borrowing, bank relationship management, bond raising and issuance
• Assessment and management of all business related financial risks, including FX, interest rate and counterparty risk management
• Active management of transactional risks (M&A, disposals) that the group may be face on an ongoing basis
• Integration and development of the current group treasury policy with the group’s strategic requirements and direction; and Management, development and adaptation of the treasury functions and processes to take account of both the size and resources of the group
• Drive change (cash management focus)  at brand level and international business level
• Mentor and motivate team members
• Act as the primary contact for banking relationships an / other and support M&A activity and Identify competency and qualification needs and recommendation of   appropriate measures (training, qualifications, etc.) 
• Engage business to research potential impacts on TFG’s proposed financing and benchmark balance sheet to peers and other metrics to peers
• Support business and Enterprise Risk Management in the analysis and response to incidents impacting on Finance Risk
• Stakeholder engagement including lobbying, communication and reporting
• Report to Group FinComm
• Work collaboratively with the relevant CoEs and Shared Service to ensure cash is managed effectively and risk control procedures are in place; and
   Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in management of cash flow and executing daily financial decisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Finance (Essential)
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software (Desirable)
• CA (SA) or MBA - Advantageous
• 10 years’ post qualification experience (minimum)
• 5 years Group Treasury leadership experience

Skills: 

• Reconciliation and Analysis 
• Debt Management 
• Accounting and Reporting 
• Auditing 
• Cash Management 
• Financial Risk Management 
• Mergers and Acquisitions.  
• Excellent project management skills  
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives  
• Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written  

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Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the group forensic strategy to reduce crime committed against TFG, including monetary losses 
• Reduce operational risk through recommendations to policies, processes, system or structure changes
• Raise awareness of TFG’s zero tolerance stance
• Respond to developing crime trends by recommending action plans
• Coordinate and collaborate on all forensic efforts across the grou
• Determine key areas of risk & focus using info from whistleblowing/tip-offs and data analytics
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies (SAPS), risk forums, industry bodies and relevant internal stakeholders
• Uses highly developed investigative capabilities to manage risk by:
• Ensuring that all investigations are conducted in accordance with accepted forensic methodologies
• Liaises with Operations to reach desired conclusions regarding open cases
• Ensuring that matters are followed through to achieve prosecution
• Monthly reporting on operational forensic statistics

Qualification and Experience:

• 7+ years practical experience at a senior level in the investigation of crime (including reactive investigations and pro-active strategies) (essential)
• SAPS experience (including knowledge of prosecution procedures)
• Retail investigations experience
• Working knowledge of preparing evidence files and interviewing witnesses and suspects
• Solid understanding of Criminal Justice and court proceedings
• Established reputation for integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion when dealing with staff and external parties.
• The role requires extensive local travel, so you must be willing & able to travel

Skill:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written and presentation).
• Excellent investigative skills
• High degree of Analytical and Problem-solving skills

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Responsibilities:  

• Driving turnover to ensure achievement of targets 
• Controlling expenses 
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• A Grade 12 qualification 
• A minimum of 3 years retail or admin experience 
• Previous Retail Management experience

Skills: 

• Have an interest in fashion 
• A passion for excellent Customer services and sales environment  
• Figure and admin orientated 
• Organised and thorough  
• Profit and turnover driven 
• Able to manage risk within the store 
• The ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels 
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful 
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Office Systems 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

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Responsibilities:  

• Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets 
• Controlling expenses 
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Customer Value Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Effectively Presents Solutions
• Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations
• Knows the Buying Influences
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
• Manages Resistance
• Managing the Sales Process
• Navigates Customer Challenges
• Negotiation & Selling
• Planning & Organizing
• Policy & procedures
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership

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Responsibilities:  

• Being an ambassador for our brand and offering amazing customer experience. 
• Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing them with the best possible solutions. 
• Actively keeping track of sales performance against target. 
• Selling a diverse product range and keeping up to date with the latest décor and fashion trends. 
• Searching out opportunities for making new sales. 
• Assist with replenishing of stock to ensure the store is ready for our customers at all times. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Grade 12 (Matric) 

Skills:  

• Passionate about people is a must. 
• Target driven and experience focused. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 
• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Navigates Customer Challenges
• Negotiation & Selling

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Procure and range build appropriate ranges aligned to the strategy with special attention to all trading opportunities.  
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.  
• Have a high degree of organisation and prioritization skills.
• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy.  
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives.  
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies.  
• Negotiate effectively to deliver Financial business KPI’S.
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business.  
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas.
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international).
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy.   
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail.  
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures.     
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions.  
• Communicate effectively at all levels.  
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.  

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree.  
• Have experience as a Buyer in fashion apparel (5+ years essential).  
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process.  
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).  

Skills:  

• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills.  
• Uncompromising negotiation skills.  
• Good analytical skills.
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model.
• Excellent Time management skills.
• Good communication skills.  
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills.  

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Responsibilities: 

• Be the Face of Our Brand: As a team member, you’ll be more than just a salesperson -you’ll be an ambassador for our brand. You’ll create a welcoming environment where every customer feels like a valued guest.
• Sales with Purpose: We offer a diverse range of stylish products that you’ll be proud to sell. Your ability to match customers with the perfect items will not only drive sales but also help them create beautiful spaces they’ll love.
• Maximize Sales: Track your performance and seize opportunities to exceed targets and drive new sales.
• Maintain store stock: Ensure the store is always well-stocked and beautifully presented to delight customers.

Requirements:

• A Matric certificate.
• Previous sales experience in a retail environment.
• Experience in the Hospitality Industry is an advantage.
• Deliver top-tier service, navigate through customer challenges, whilst driving sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.

  Competencies and behaviours for success: 

• Adhering to Standards - Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work
• Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes.
• Decision Making - Analyses complex situations to ensure effective and timely choices.
• Driving & Persevering.
• Leading Others - Inspires and guides others to achieve collective goals.
• Meeting Customer Expectations - Consistently delivers exceptional customer service.
• Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks.
• Relating & Networking