Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Shift Supervisor in Welkom. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.
About the Opportunity
This Shift Supervisor role sits within the retail jobs function in Welkom. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Welkom team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Welkom teams, and the new Shift Supervisor will feel that from the first week.
Working in Welkom
Welkom continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom 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.
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 Welkom.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Welkom group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
The team mix in Welkom reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Career Growth
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Welkom have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Daily Duties
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
Who We’re Looking For
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.