Department Manager

Looking for your next move as a Department Manager in Komatipoort? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Mpumalanga.

About This Position

This Department Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Komatipoort. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort.

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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 Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Why Join Us

In addition, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in retail jobs from your base in Komatipoort. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Komatipoort teams.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Komatipoort keep progressing.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Komatipoort.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Komatipoort.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.

Core Functions

• Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
• Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices

Minimum Requirements

• A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
• Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
• Strong verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.