Retail Butchery Leadership Development Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Manager in Training – Butchery based on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. This full-time, onsite role is designed for a motivated and hands-on individual with butchery experience who is eager to develop into a future Butchery Manager within a retail environment.

This developmental position provides structured exposure to key management functions within the Butchery Department, including stock control, hygiene compliance, production planning, profitability, and team leadership. The role is ideal for someone passionate about quality meat products and committed to building a long-term career in retail butchery management.

About the Role

The Manager in Training will support and learn all aspects of managing the Butchery Department under guidance from experienced leadership. The role focuses on building strong operational and supervisory skills while ensuring the department operates efficiently, maintains product quality, and meets customer expectations.

The successful candidate will gain practical experience in daily operations, food safety compliance, cost control, and workforce coordination. This structured exposure prepares the individual to transition into a Butchery Manager role upon successful development and completion of required training.

This is a valuable opportunity for individuals looking to grow within retail and develop leadership capabilities in a specialised food production environment.

Operational Exposure and Learning

The Manager in Training will assist in managing daily butchery operations to ensure productivity and efficiency.

Exposure will include learning to control wastage, shrinkage, and damages to improve departmental profitability.

The role involves supporting sales promotions and merchandising initiatives aimed at driving revenue and customer engagement.

Stock ordering processes and stock level optimisation will form part of the development plan to ensure product availability and cost control.

Daily and weekly production planning will be introduced to ensure consistent product supply aligned with demand.

Food Safety, Hygiene and Cold Chain Management

Maintaining strict hygiene and housekeeping standards within the Butchery Department is a key learning focus.

The Manager in Training must support compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitoring product temperatures and maintaining the cold chain is essential to ensure product integrity and safety.

Cleanliness, safe handling of meat products, and proper equipment usage will be reinforced throughout the training process.

Butchery Production and Technical Skills

The role provides hands-on exposure to core butchery processes.

Responsibilities include preparing, breaking, and deboning carcasses according to specification.

Production of mince, sausage, and boerewors will form part of daily operational tasks.

The Manager in Training must learn to operate butchery equipment safely and effectively while maintaining quality standards.

These technical skills are essential for developing competence and confidence within the department.

Customer Service and Team Development

Delivering excellent customer service is a critical aspect of the role.

The Manager in Training will support team training and development activities to promote skills growth and operational consistency.

Collaboration with team members will be encouraged to foster a positive work environment and maintain productivity.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to team success while developing leadership capabilities.

Competencies Required

Strong willingness to learn and grow into a management role.

Passion for product quality and customer service excellence.

Good administrative and stock control skills.

Ability to work in cold and wet conditions typical of a butchery environment.

Strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a confident professional approach.

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12).

2 to 3 years of butchery or fish department experience.

Successful completion of relevant Introduction to Retail Supervision blue file as part of the development pathway.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive attitude, commitment to quality, and readiness to develop leadership skills within retail.

Employment Details

Position: Manager in Training – Butchery
Job Requisition ID: JR104955
Location: South Coast – KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Onsite
Closing Date: 25 February 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in retail and develop into a leadership role within the Butchery Department.

Apply for Manager in Training – Butchery

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are passionate about developing a career in retail butchery management are encouraged to submit their application before the closing date.

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Applications close on 25 February 2026.

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