Company: Mr Price Group Limited
Location: Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Division: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: Retail / FMCG / Cellular
Functional Area: Store Management
Date Posted: 05 November 2025
Closing Date: 05 December 2025
About Mr Price Group
Mr Price Group Limited is a leading South African retailer, operating across fashion, home, and cellular divisions. Mr PriceCellular provides a specialised retail service offering mobile and cellular products, new accounts, insurance, and value-added services.
The company is committed to customer-centric operations, innovation, and employee development, providing opportunities for career growth within its retail operations across South Africa.
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Position Overview
Mr PriceCellular is seeking a driven and experienced Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager at its Acornhoek branch. The successful candidate will assist in managing daily store operations, ensuring sales growth, stock management, compliance, and exceptional customer service standards are maintained.
The ideal candidate will be analytical, proactive, and a strong leader, with a keen understanding of retail operations, cellular products, and customer experience management.
Key Responsibilities
Stock Management
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Ensure stock is accurately received, unpacked, and merchandised to replenish the sales floor.
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Monitor and manage stock levels through processes such as stock counts, stock takes, and loss prevention plans.
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Maintain the stockroom in line with housekeeping and operational standards.
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Assist with authorising write-offs, breakages, recalls, out-of-box failures (OBF), cellular repairs, and returns.
Sales Growth & Profitability
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Analyse sales and profitability reports to identify operational improvements and increase performance.
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Monitor product performance and provide feedback to the support centre to enhance sales strategies.
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Identify opportunities for in-store marketing and brand awareness campaigns.
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Drive performance across credit, insurance, mobile, and cellular offerings to meet budgeted targets.
Risk Management
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Assist the Store Manager with compliance checks through defined processes such as admin audits, visual audits, POS reports, and health & safety inspections.
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Ensure store compliance with policies, procedures, and risk management requirements.
Customer Experience Management
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Implement customer experience processes including promotions, markdowns, visual merchandising, customer feedback, and housekeeping.
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Ensure customer service standards are consistently met or exceeded.
Leadership & Development
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Lead and motivate the store team to achieve KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
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Identify training, coaching, and development needs to support talent management and succession planning.
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Recruit, manage, and evaluate staff performance in line with company policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
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NQF Level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent.
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail; management experience is advantageous.
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Knowledge of sales and service management.
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Budgeting and financial awareness skills.
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Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Understanding of retail trade, cellular, mobile, new accounts, and insurance products.
Advantageous:
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Prior leadership or management experience in a retail environment.
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Experience in cellular or mobile product sales.
Core Competencies
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Strong leadership and team management skills.
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Customer service orientation with a focus on retail excellence.
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Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.
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Planning, organisation, and time management.
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Adaptability to dynamic retail environments.
Special Conditions of Employment
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Must be a South African citizen with a clear criminal record.
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Willingness to work retail hours including weekends and public holidays.
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Reliable and proactive with the ability to work under pressure.
Remuneration and Benefits
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Market-related salary.
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Opportunities for career growth and development within Mr Price Group.
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Employee benefits aligned with company policies.
Why Join Mr Price Group
Working at Mr PriceCellular means being part of a dynamic retail environment where you can drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to customer satisfaction. Employees enjoy:
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A structured and supportive work environment.
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Opportunities to develop management skills in retail and cellular operations.
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Exposure to innovative retail and cellular services.
Employment Equity Commitment
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity. Recruitment will consider designated groups, including People with Disabilities, aligned with the company’s Transformation Strategy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply via the official Mr Price Careers Portal before the closing date.
Application Guidelines:
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Submit a detailed and updated CV.
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Include certified copies of your ID and relevant certificates.
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Quote the position title: Assistant Store Manager – Mr PriceCellular – Acornhoek.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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