{"id":25877,"date":"2026-02-15T23:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T21:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/?p=25877"},"modified":"2026-02-15T23:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T21:16:33","slug":"pick-n-pay-trainee-manager-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/pick-n-pay-trainee-manager-stores\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick n Pay \u2013 Trainee Manager Stores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Eastern Cape<br><strong>Job Requisition ID:<\/strong> JR104908<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 20 February 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick n Pay is offering a structured <strong>Trainee Manager Stores Programme<\/strong> designed to develop future retail leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to all aspects of supermarket operations, including <strong>sales optimisation, stock control, financial management, customer engagement and team leadership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme follows a defined career path with structured development toward <strong>Store Management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grade 12 (tertiary retail\/business qualification advantageous)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid Driver\u2019s Licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong numerical and analytical ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retail experience (advantageous)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passion for retail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to be transferred between stores within the region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Competencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong commercial awareness and numerical ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results-driven with high attention to detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound problem-solving skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to prioritise urgent matters and act decisively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confident, fair and firm leadership style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong interpersonal and influencing skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent communication across all organisational levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to build relationships and promote teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Excellence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enforce store policies, SOPs and security procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain merchandise and display standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct quality checks and ensure effective stock rotation (FIFO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent shrinkage, wastage and damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support daily store operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial &amp; 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