Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Department Manager in Ficksburg, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
This Department Manager role sits within the retail jobs function in Ficksburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ficksburg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the retail jobs group in Ficksburg.
Working in Ficksburg
Ficksburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Ficksburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Why This Role
Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this retail jobs role in Ficksburg; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.