Store Manager

In brief

**Overview** Pepkor operates the largest retail store footprint in southern Africa, with 5,470 stores across 10 African countries, encompassing many trusted brands. The Pepkor Speciality division provides central infrastructure to launch new brands, nurture smaller brands, and position new fashion and footwear acquisitions. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Store Manager within Tekkie Town, a division of Pepkor Trading, located in Potchefstroom. The role involves leading a team of staff and reports directly to the Area Sales Manager of Tekkie Town. **What you will do** As a Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the store's operations to maximize branch profitability. This includes achieving and surpassing monthly targets, minimizing stock losses, managing expenses, and effectively leading the store team. Key responsibilities also involve: * Ensuring turnover and budgets are met. * Maintaining store administration in line with Standard Operating Procedures. * Ensuring stock losses remain below benchmark. * Effectively implementing promotions, visual merchandising principles, and maintaining store standards. * Staying updated with the latest stock trends, including the unpacking process. * Ensuring brand standards are implemented and maintained to meet customer expectations. * Playing an active part in succession planning, coaching, and developing your team. * Ensuring all employees adhere to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures. * Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture and values within the store. * Being responsible for the opening and closing of the store. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification:** Grade 12 / Matric * **Computer Literacy:** Proficient in MS Office (Work, Outlook, Excel, etc.) * **Experience:** Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role. * **Language:** Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant. * **Skills:** * Strong interpersonal and selling skills. * A strong logical thinking and analytical ability. * Demonstrates high energy levels and is performance-driven to meet and surpass monthly targets. * Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills. * Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude, and work performance in a variety of circumstances. * Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player. * Ability to lead and drive a team. * Strong leadership and organisational abilities. * **Advantage:** Own transport and valid driver’s license. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should be based in Potchefstroom or surrounding areas. They should possess a Grade 12 / Matric qualification and be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management role is required. The successful applicant will be fluent in English and another relevant official South African language, demonstrating strong interpersonal, selling, logical thinking, and analytical abilities. They should be highly energetic, performance-driven to meet and surpass targets, with excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills. The candidate must be flexible, maintain a positive attitude, and be capable of working both independently and as a team player, with strong leadership and organisational abilities to lead and drive a team. Own transport and a valid driver’s license would be an advantage. **Deadline** 12th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/store-manager-pepkor-speciality-55 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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