Store Manager

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

About This Position

An experienced Store Manager is needed to support operations in Thohoyandou. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Thohoyandou much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Store Manager to step into the retail jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Working in Thohoyandou

The role is based in Thohoyandou, within the Phalaborwa mining belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Thohoyandou and the broader Limpopo region.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Thohoyandou cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo 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 Thohoyandou.

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 Thohoyandou.

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 Limpopo.

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

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, 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.

Crucially, 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.

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

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Thohoyandou site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The retail jobs space in Thohoyandou offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Thohoyandou have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Thohoyandou team member.

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

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
• Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
• Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity

Who We’re Looking For

• Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
• 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.