Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Store Manager in Phalaborwa. Suitably qualified candidates from across Limpopo are invited to apply.
The Role
Beyond that, an experienced Store Manager is needed to support operations in Phalaborwa. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Store Manager taking on this position.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Phalaborwa much easier.
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 Phalaborwa.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phalaborwa.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Phalaborwa.
Beyond that, the Phalaborwa office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
The Environment
On top of that, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Phalaborwa site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Phalaborwa have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Phalaborwa team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phalaborwa have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
Essential Criteria
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Clear verbal communication skills appropriate to the role; additional languages are an advantage
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.