Manager Clothing Store

It's enjoyable to be part of a company where individuals genuinely BELIEVE in their work! At Pick n Pay, we are seeking skilled and talented individuals who align with our values and aspire to join a team of seasoned professionals. We offer exciting opportunities for motivated, focused, and committed candidates wishing to apply for the position of Clothing Assistant Manager. Applicants must exhibit professional values and attitudes, along with the capability to merge business acumen and technical expertise across all segments of the value creation process.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or an equivalent qualification.
• Prior experience in a managerial role.
• Proficient in computer applications – MS Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Teams/Zoom.
• Openness to working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as conducting stock takes after hours.
• Flexibility to be relocated between stores as required.
• Willingness and capability to engage in physical, hands-on tasks.

Competencies:

• A genuine passion for the product.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and precise.
• Effective staff management and development capabilities.
• A sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and high energy.
• Assertiveness with a customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Motivation, self-confidence, and initiative.
• A team player focused on achieving results.

Customer Journey:

• Adopting a customer-centered approach.
• Ensuring rigorous adherence to customer service standards.
• Addressing all customer service inquiries and promoting products and services.
• Guaranteeing compliance with visual merchandising standards and executing all plans and promotions.

People Management: (Supporting the Store Manager)

• Overseeing all personnel-related matters continuously for staff.
• Capable of addressing employee performance issues when necessary.
• Assisting with recruitment at the store level according to company policies and procedures.
• Helping to identify training and development opportunities for employees.
• Supporting performance management with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning.
• Able to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Aiding in identifying training initiatives and developing staff appropriately.

Daily Operations/Stock Management/Risk Management:

• Opening and closing the store in accordance with company security protocols.
• Conducting start and end-of-day reporting and procedures.
• Managing administrative tasks (staff scheduling and leave, invoices, pricing, costs, cash floats, banking, expense control, reconciliations, CDC, and head office instructions) per company standards and procedures.
• Ensuring merchandise is received, logged, packed, displayed, and merchandised according to company policy.
• Monitoring quality and controlling merchandise soiling while taking appropriate action.
• Managing shrinkage.
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards at all times.

Sales/Promotions:

• Encouraging sales to meet budget objectives and monitoring sales, turnover, and participation.
• Executing promotional activities.
• Implementing markdowns and RTCs.

Closing date: 10 February 2026

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with enthusiastic, high-achieving individuals, you will find your career with us rewarding!

Discover who we are: At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retail entity; we are a collective of committed individuals dedicated to delivering an outstanding shopping experience for our customers and a vibrant, enriching work atmosphere for our employees. Established in 1967, Pick n Pay is among South Africa's largest retail chains, serving millions across the African continent. Our reputation is founded on our dedication to providing the best quality and value to our customers.

Our Mission: We serve with our hearts; we create a wonderful place to work. With our minds, we shape an exceptional shopping environment.

Our Values: Our values are deeply rooted in our culture and direct our actions:

• Passion for our Customers: We prioritize our customers and advocate for their rights, as their satisfaction is our success.
• Respect and Care: We value and respect one another, appreciating the diversity of our team and treating each other with kindness.
• Personal Growth and Opportunity: We promote personal development and believe in empowering our employees through learning and advancement opportunities.
• Leadership and Innovation: We foster leadership and vision, rewarding creativity and encouraging our employees to lead in their roles and think outside the box.
• Honesty and Integrity: We adhere to transparency and trustworthiness in all interactions.
• Community Support: We actively participate in our communities, aiming to make a positive impact.
• Individual Responsibility: We are accountable for our actions and decisions.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves responsible for fulfilling our commitments to customers, colleagues, and the business.

Why Pick n Pay? At Pick n Pay, our strength comes from our people. We aim to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining top talent in the industry. We cultivate a work environment that promotes growth, celebrates achievements, and values individual contributions. Here, your work will be meaningful, acknowledged, and rewarded. Join us and experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Together, let’s shape the future of retail in Africa.

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