Job Description

Pick n Pay Careers – Trainee Manager Stores

Trainee Manager Stores

Pick n Pay Careers is offering a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to join one of South Africa’s leading supermarket chains as a Trainee Manager Stores. This program provides hands-on experience across various departments and prepares candidates for a future role as a Store Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 (certified copy required)
• 2–3 years’ retail experience advantageous
• 1–3 years’ departmental manager experience advantageous
• Successful completion of at least two competency-based interviews
• Flexible and willing to transfer between stores
• Willingness to undergo full credit and criminal checks
• Valid South African ID (copy required)
• Valid driver’s license (certified copy required)
• Must reside in Western Cape

Competencies:

• Performance management and team leadership
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Assertiveness and relationship-building skills
• Effective communication
• Financial acumen and results-oriented mindset

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and safe working standards across the store
• Ensure compliance with all security procedures
• Uphold merchandise and display standards
• Conduct regular quality checks and ensure proper stock rotation
• Remove damaged or expired stock to prevent wastage and shrinkage
• Ensure accurate pricing and labelling

Administrative Management:

• Complete all administrative tasks accurately and on time
• Analyse, maintain, and update relevant information and documentation
• Take required corrective actions based on analysis

Sales & Customer Service:

• Plan and implement sales promotions
• Advise customers on products and services, responding to requests professionally
• Monitor budgets and take corrective action as needed
• Analyse departmental profitability and recommend or implement improvements

Inventory & Stock Management:

• Optimise stock levels to maintain availability without overstocking
• Manage ordering and inventory effectively to meet sales demand

People Management:

• Lead and motivate employees to ensure high standards
• Develop a competent and customer-focused team

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