It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We are looking for a passionate and results driven Manager Fruit & Veg to lead a high performing department that delivers exceptional quality, freshness, and customer service every day.If you have a passion for fresh produce, enjoy developing people, and thrive in a fast paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to grow your career with one of South Africa's leading retailers.Grade 12 (Matric).
2–4 years' experience in a Fruit & Veg or Fresh Produce environment.
1–2 years' experience managing a retail department and leading teams.
Experience coaching, developing, and managing employee performance.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Excellent merchandising, stock management, and planning skills.
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
A customer first mindset with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Resposibilities:
Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing Fruit & Veg team.
Driving departmental sales, profitability, and gross margin performance.
Managing stock availability, ordering, stock rotation (FIFO), and shrinkage to maximise profitability.
Ensuring the department is fully merchandised, stocked, and ready for trade each day.
Monitoring product quality, freshness, and presentation to exceed customer expectations.
Executing promotional plans and merchandising standards in line with business requirements.
Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and health & safety compliance.
Managing departmental administration, including scheduling, waste management, reporting, and SAP transactions.
Analysing sales and stock reports to identify opportunities to improve turnover and reduce waste.
Creating a customer-focused culture that delivers outstanding service and operational excellence.
Lead freshness. Inspire excellence. Grow with Pick n Pay Hypermarkets.Closing Date - 22 July 2026
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Skills Required
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- 2-4 years' experience in a Fruit & Veg or Fresh Produce environment.
- 1-2 years' experience managing a retail department and leading teams.
- Experience coaching, developing, and managing employee performance.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Excellent merchandising, stock management, and planning skills.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Customer-first mindset with ability to deliver results in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Experience with departmental administration, scheduling, waste management, reporting, and SAP transactions.
What We Do
Pick n Pay is a major South African retail group operating in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, offering a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, and liquor through various store formats and an online platform.
