Work-Force
A Store Manager position is being filled in Welkom. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.
What This Role Involves
This Store Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Welkom. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Welkom operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
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 Welkom much easier.
About Welkom
Working in Welkom means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Welkom office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Welkom, Free State.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. 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 Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, 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.
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.
Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Welkom 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Welkom.
Core Functions
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
Minimum Requirements
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Strong verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
Equally, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.