Department Manager

Listing live now. Role: Department Manager. Location: Phuthaditjhaba, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Phuthaditjhaba operation, and this Department Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.

Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Phuthaditjhaba team on trust, and the Department Manager role will feel that from week one.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phuthaditjhaba also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Phuthaditjhaba office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Beyond that, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

About Phuthaditjhaba

Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place along the N1 central corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 Phuthaditjhaba.

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.

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

Key Outputs

• Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
• Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
• Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
• Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor

Who We’re Looking For

• Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
• Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
• A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
• Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
• Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.