The Trainee Manager programme offers structured, rotational exposure to all aspects of supermarket operations. You will learn leadership, financial management, merchandising, stock control, and compliance. Responsibilities include supporting customer engagement, ensuring service excellence, managing people and teams, and maintaining operational standards. You will also gain exposure to profit and loss (P&L) management, expense control, promotions, health and food safety, and loss prevention. This role provides the foundation for a long-term career in retail management.
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Employer / Company
Checkers (Shoprite Group)
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Participate in rotational learning across different supermarket functions.
Support and manage customer experience and engagement.
Provide leadership, development, and administration for supermarket staff.
Maintain service levels and operational standards.
Assist in supermarket P&L management and reporting.
Control and manage expenses.
Oversee merchandising, pricing, and promotional activities.
Ensure stock availability, quality, rotation, and loss prevention.
Enforce housekeeping, health & safety, and food safety standards.
Ensure compliance with supermarket operational policies and procedures.
Build comprehensive retail management knowledge to achieve service excellence.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education
Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent (essential).
Tertiary qualification in Retail or related field (advantageous).
Experience
Minimum 1 year’s experience in a retail environment.
FMCG experience within a retail outlet.
Exposure to supermarket systems and procedures.
Skills & Knowledge
Basic computer literacy (MS Office).
Knowledge of supermarket operations, merchandising, and promotional planning.
Understanding of stock handling principles.
Knowledge of Food Safety, hygiene, and the OHSA.
Strong leadership and people management potential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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