Trainee Manager

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Trainee Manager to work across its Garden Route stores, with George as the base. The role is a training post. You learn how a retail store runs while you work alongside an experienced store manager.

What you’ll do

• Help manage stock, including goods in transit, cycle counts, stock takes and stock levels.
• Support receiving, stock flow to the sales floor, and promotional displays in FMCG, health and beauty.
• Help with daily cash-ups, till reconciliations and checking store expenses.
• Help handle customer complaints and compliments, and report on loyalty sign-ups.
• Assist with leave, scheduling, staff files and HR paperwork for the store.
• Take part in training sessions, complete assessments and keep your portfolio of evidence up to date.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• One to two years of experience in retail store management, covering stock, cash, reporting, expense control or customer service.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable transport.
• Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
• South African citizenship.
• A clear credit record and a clear criminal record.
• Advantageous: a diploma in finance or admin, or a relevant three-year diploma.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who has some retail experience and wants to move into store management. You should be comfortable with numbers and stock, and you should enjoy dealing with customers and staff. You must be able to travel locally for work.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, ID, driver’s licence and proof of your retail experience ready.
• On your CV, list specific stock, cash or customer service tasks you have handled, with the store size or team you worked in.
• Show your MS Office skills by naming the programs you use, such as Excel for stock or reporting.

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