Are you passionate about leading teams, achieving results, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment? PEP is currently offering a dynamic opportunity for a Store Manager in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in retail, demonstrates strong leadership, and is ready to take full responsibility for the performance and standards of a busy store.
Key Purpose of the Role
The Store Manager is responsible for leading and managing all store operations to achieve key business goals. This includes increasing sales, maintaining operational efficiency, minimizing stock loss, and ensuring outstanding in-store customer service. You will lead a team of dedicated retail staff to deliver on PEP’s vision of providing affordable products to every South African, every day.
Core Responsibilities
- Drive Sales Growth: Focus on delivering top-tier customer service, effective merchandising, and implementing promotions that enhance turnover.
- Stock & Loss Control: Monitor and manage stock flow while implementing preventative measures to reduce shrinkage and cash handling errors.
- Cost Management: Operate within PEP’s low-cost culture by finding operational efficiencies and controlling store expenses.
- Store Standards & Administration: Ensure that daily administrative duties align with PEP’s operational procedures and that the store is always kept in pristine condition.
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate a team of “Dynamos” through active coaching, development, and performance management.
- Maintain Health & Safety: Ensure high standards of housekeeping, compliance with safety procedures, and store cleanliness.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification is essential.
- Tertiary education in retail, business management, or a related field is a strong advantage.
- 1–2 years of experience in a leadership or management role within a retail environment.
- Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office and/or Google GSuite.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Key Attributes for Success
- A strong passion for retail and customer service excellence.
- Integrity, a proactive mindset, and the willingness to go above and beyond.
- Confident leadership and the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
- Planning, organizing, and execution capabilities to meet business targets.
- Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-moving store.
- Flexibility to work retail trading hours, weekends, and public holidays.
Work Level & Employment Details
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Level: Management
- Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng
- EE Position: No
- Salary: Market-related
- Closing Date: 06 August 2025
How to Apply
To take your career to the next level with PEP, submit your application directly through the official careers portal below:
Apply for the Store Manager Role in Krugersdorp
Note: If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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PEP is committed to equal opportunity employment, and preference will be given to Internal Development Pool candidates who meet the competencies and minimum requirements. Diversity and inclusion are key to the company’s mission and values.
