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  • Posted: Feb 7, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
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  • HomeChoice International PLC (HIL) is an investment holding company incorporated in Malta and listed on the JSE Limited. Through its operating subsidiaries, HomeChoice and FinChoice, the group sells innovative homewares merchandise, personal electronics and loan products to the rapidly expanding middle-income market in southern Africa through mail order (cat...
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    Area Manager - KwaZulu Natal

    Job Description

    • homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer. For 40 years we’ve helped our customers create beautiful homes they love with an innovative range of quality products they can afford.
    • The preferred candidate will assume accountability for overseeing both the general management and operational activities of the homechoice Showrooms within the KZN Region.

    What you will love doing in this role
    Performance Management

    • Achieve and exceed sales and profitability targets for all stores in the area.
    • Leverage data-driven insights to improve store performance, including conversion rates, New Accounts, and Average basket size.
    • Develop and implement targeted action plans that address any identified areas of improvement.
    • Ensure stores maintain high standards of customer service and brand experience.

    Product

    • Visual Display Management: Ensure that all stores maintain world-class visual displays that align with brand standards.
    • Personal Stylists Culture: Foster a culture where staff act as personal stylists, assisting customers in creating a home they love through expert product recommendations and styling advice.
    • Guideline Implementation: Oversee the consistent implementation of visual merchandising guidelines across all stores, ensuring every location reflects the brand’s aesthetic and quality.
    • Performance Metrics: Drive performance improvements through effective visual merchandising strategies that enhance gross profit (GP) and average item value.
    • Innovation: Regularly assess and update display techniques to stay ahead of market trends and competitor offerings.

    Expand into new markets

    • Assist in identifying potential new store locations and market opportunities.
    • Execute activations within neighboring towns to drive new foot traffic.
    • Support new store openings, refurbishments, and store relocations.
    • Collaborate with marketing to execute promotional campaigns.

    Optimize risk and drive efficiencies

    • Mitigate risk associated with cash, stock, OHASA and regulatory requirements in all stores in the area
    • Improve the Goods Returned rate to achieve targets for all stores in the area
    • Ensure all stores adhere with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
    • Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandising, stock levels and obsolescence, and adherence to visual guidelines.
    • Address operational issues and escalate where necessary.
    • Improve fraud detection skills in-store through collaboration with Fraud and Training.

    People Management & Leadership

    • Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and their teams.
    • Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive working environment.
    • Manage performance, conduct appraisals, and implement corrective actions where needed.
    • Ensure effective succession planning and staff development programs for key positions in the area.
    • Manage performance in alignment with HR practices, and competently address cases of misconduct at a store level and/or disciplinary hearing stage.

    Living the values

    • Live and behave in alignment to the company values and promises.
    • Drive value-driven behavior in all stores in the area
    • Be receptive to feedback and have the courage to share ideas, feedback and suggestions in the right tone and the right forum

    What you’ll need to do this role

    • Diploma or Degree required in Retail management, business management, or similar
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail sales
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position
    • A valid South African driver’s license and own vehicle

    What we love about you

    • Ethical and professional self-starter with high energy levels.
    • Excellent planning and organizational skills with a customer centric attitude.
    • Natural leader with the ability to mentor and inspire.
    • Deadline and target driven with great attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication and motivational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
    • Ability to work well under pressure and manage stress effectively.
    • Adaptable, flexible with loads of initiative.

    Behaviors we love

    Wow my customer

    • Walk in my customers’ shoes
    • Deliver on my promises
    • Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need

    Treat the business as my own

    • Take accountability
    • Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
    • Do it right & at the right time

    Play as a team

    • Be helpful
    • Be inclusive
    • Find the fun

    Closing Date 04 March 2026

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    Showroom Manager- Westgate Regional Shopping Centre

    Job Description

    • homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer. For 40 years we’ve helped our customers create beautiful homes they love with an innovative range of quality products they can afford.
    • The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for the overall management and day to day operations of the homechoice Showroom Retail Space.

    What you will love doing in this role

    • Manage Sales and Operations: Oversee sales objectives and drive operational efficiency.
    • Stock Control: Ensure effective stock management in alignment with procedures, customer needs, and visual display standards.
    • Clear Communication: Facilitate accurate and timely in-store communication across the showroom.
    • Cash Management: Oversee cash handling processes to ensure accuracy and accountability.
    • Promotions and Displays: Execute and implement monthly promotions and visual merchandising displays.
    • Store Security: Safeguard store security and prioritize the well-being of staff.
    • Training and Development: Ensure category specialists are fully trained and equipped to excel in their roles.
    • Achieve Sales Targets: Drive the achievement of monthly intake and NSV (Net Sales Value) targets.
    • Customer Experience: Deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience.
    • Stockroom Management: Oversee stockroom operations, reducing GRs (Goods Returns) and cancellations.
    • Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure showroom and back-of-house areas are well-maintained and orderly.
    • Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track performance and inform decision-making.
    • People Management: Lead, motivate, and develop store staff to achieve business objectives.

    Project Management: Manage and implement key projects to support business growth and operational improvements.

    What you’ll need to do this role

    • Relevant tertiary qualification (Sales & Marketing).
    • Minimum of 5 years’ working experience within retail industry.
    • Working in the homewares retail industry would be highly advantageous.
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading a team within a sales target driven environment.
    • Experience using MS Office packages.
    • Must be available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
    • Clear credit and criminal record.

    What we will love about you

    • We love your ethical approach, professionalism, and high-energy self-starter mindset.
    • We love your planning, organizational skills, and customer-first attitude.
    • We love your natural leadership, mentoring, and ability to inspire others.
    • We love your drive to meet deadlines and targets with attention to detail.
    • We love your communication, motivation, and ability to engage at all levels.
    • We love your calm under pressure and effective stress management.
    • We love your adaptability, flexibility, and proactive approach to driving results.

    Behaviors we love

    Wow my customer

    • Walk in my customers’ shoes
    • Deliver on my promises
    • Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need

    Treat the business as my own

    • Take accountability
    • Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
    • Do it right & at the right time

    Play as a team

    • Be helpful
    • Be inclusive
    • Find the fun

    Closing Date 10 February 2026

    Method of Application

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