Pick n Pay

Manager Perishables

Promenade - Western Cape Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Manager Perishables to take full responsibility for the performance of the Perishables Department within our retail store.

This role requires a results-driven leader who understands fresh food retail, stock flow, shrinkage control, and delivering an excellent customer shopping experience.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

3–4 years’ experience in a food retail/perishables environment

Proven experience managing a team within a retail store

Strong understanding of stock control, shrinkage, and departmental profitability

Competencies

Achieves results through others

Strong planning and organisational ability

Commercially aware and business-minded

Customer-focused

Clear and confident communicator

Detail-oriented and standards-driven

Key Responsibilities

Drive department turnover and achieve sales targets

Control shrinkage, wastage, and stock losses

Ensure accurate ordering and optimal stock levels

Maintain strict cold chain, hygiene, and food safety standards

Ensure department is fully trade-ready before store opening

Execute promotions in line with the promotional calendar

Maintain strong merchandising and display standards

Monitor stock rotation and product quality

Manage and develop team members to deliver operational excellence

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and systems (SAP, stock processing, waste control)

If you are passionate about fresh food in retail and ready to lead in a high-performing department, we invite you to apply.

Closing date 12 March 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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