Trainee Manager

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Trainee Manager for its Highland Mews store in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. You will learn how a pharmacy retail store runs day to day, working under the store manager and an experienced team.

What you’ll do

• Help manage stock, including goods in transit, cycle counts, stock takes and stock levels on the sales floor.
• Assist with ordering FMCG, health and beauty stock, and with handling shrinkage.
• Help set up promotional displays and keep labelling, pricing and layout in line with company standards.
• Support goods receiving and returns, and reconcile daily ZMove packs.
• Help the store meet its sales targets by working with heads of departments on promotions and store plans.
• Help with daily cash-ups, till run-end checks, store expenses and overtime and casual spend.
• Assist with customer complaints, the customer request system and loyalty sign-ups.
• Help with staff admin, leave, scheduling and HR records on the KRONOS workforce system.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• 1 to 2 years of experience in store retail management, including stock, cash, reporting, expense control or customer service.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable transport.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• South African citizen, with a clear credit record and a clear criminal record.
• Advantageous: a diploma in finance or admin, or a relevant 3-year diploma.
• Good communication, conflict management and attention to detail.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone with matric and some retail experience who wants to move into store management. You should enjoy working with people, be organised and be happy to work shifts that include retail hours.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, driver’s licence and proof of experience ready to upload or bring with you.
• On your CV, list each retail role with dates, and show examples of stock, cash or customer service work.
• Mention your MS Office skills and any system you have used, such as a stock or point-of-sale system.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard within two weeks after the closing date, treat your application as unsuccessful.

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