Trainee Manager (Shoprite supermarkets – Botshabelo, Virginia, Henneman, Clocolan, Senekal, Steynsrus, Marquard)

📝 About the role

Shoprite needs Trainee Managers for stores across central Free State towns such as Botshabelo, Virginia, Senekal and Clocolan. The structured programme trains you in customer service, stock and cash handling, merchandising and team leadership. You work closely with Branch Managers while learning to manage a supermarket.

✅ Key duties

• Oversee and enhance the overall customer experience and engagement within the supermarket
• Lead, develop, and manage supermarket personnel, ensuring effective administration and motivation of the team
• Manage the supermarket's profit and loss accounts, analysing financial reports to meet sales and profitability targets through strategic execution
• Coordinate merchandising efforts, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to optimise product visibility and sales performance
• Maintain optimal stock availability, quality control, rotation practices, and implement loss prevention measures to safeguard assets
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations, food safety standards, and all relevant company policies and procedures
• Implement and monitor security protocols, sales recording, and inventory control to maintain operational integrity
• Plan and manage staffing schedules effectively, including performance management and facilitating ongoing training and development programmes

🎓 Requirements

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• At least one year of experience in a retail environment, preferably within supermarket operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and take initiative in a dynamic setting
• Adaptability to rotational experiential learning programmes and a willingness to embrace change
• Proficient in using computers, including basic MS Office applications and supermarket systems
• Sound knowledge of store operations management, promotional planning, merchandising, and stock handling procedures
• Understanding of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy