Store Manager - 5848 Pep Home Pta. Jacaranda (Gauteng) at PEP

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**Overview** This role is for a Store Manager at PEP's Jacaranda branch in Pretoria, Gauteng. PEP is Africa’s largest single-brand retailer, operating approximately 1800 stores in Southern Africa. The company sells clothing, footwear, homeware, FMCG, cellular, and airtime products, and offers services such as cash-backs, loans (Capfin), funeral policies, cross-border money transfers, and selected bill payments. The primary purpose of this position is to lead a store team to meet business KPIs, which include driving sales, managing costs, mitigating risks and stock loss, handling administration, and ensuring world-class store standards. **What you will do** * Increase sales by focusing on customer service, maintaining world-class store standards, ensuring the store image is upheld, managing stock effectively, and implementing promotions. * Minimise stock loss by fostering a healthy store culture and adhering to security measures, stock handling, and cash handling procedures. * Manage costs in line with the company's low-cost culture by driving efficiencies within the store. * Ensure all administrative duties within the store are completed according to company guidelines. * Lead a dynamic team of "Dynamos" (employees) by taking responsibility for their training, coaching, and performance. * Maintain general health, safety, and housekeeping standards. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Proficient in English. * Relevant tertiary education (a degree/diploma in a business/retail-related field would be an advantage). * Ideally 1-2 years of experience in a retail environment within a leadership role. * Computer Literate (Microsoft and/or Google GSuite - will be an advantage). * A passion for retail is essential to deliver a world-class customer experience. * Demonstrate integrity and willingness to go the extra mile. * Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. * Strong Managerial capabilities, including the ability to plan, lead, organise, and control. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. * Willingness to work retail hours. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for an individual with a Grade 12 qualification and English proficiency, who ideally possesses 1-2 years of leadership experience in a retail setting. Candidates with relevant tertiary education (business/retail degree/diploma) and computer literacy are preferred. The successful applicant will have a strong passion for retail, demonstrate integrity, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. They should exhibit strong managerial capabilities (planning, leading, organising, controlling), thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and be willing to work retail hours. **Deadline** 9 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/store-manager-5848-pep-home-pta-jacaranda-gauteng-pep Source: myjobmag

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