Permanent - Junior Operations Manager - eThekwini (Durban) - South Africa

Roles and responsibilities :

• Administration of Stock Counts, including accurate and efficient Stock Counts with minimum disruptions to the Business.
• Responsibility for Administration and Management of Staffing, including Stores Training & Development, Contracts, Terminations and Disciplinary processes.
• Administration and Management of Stores, including Overtime management.
• Strategic planning and implementation to identify, develop and maintain Stores that fall so that they trade profitably and within expectation. This includes the management of non-performing Stores as per instructions and guidance provided to you.
• Responsibility for General Administration e.g. Administration for opening new Stores and closure of discontinued Stores, general Administration etc.
• Strategic planning and implementation to identify and close out Risk and Safety areas of the Business.
• Forward thinking to assist with development and growth of the Business.
• Self-discipline, focus and planning to ensure duties are performed and deadlines are met. This includes follow up and follow through of tasks until successful completion within acceptable times frames.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimum direction and follow up from Line Managers. This includes acceptable communication with your Stores and Line Managers.
• Responsibility for compliance to Operational, Legal and Statutory requirements.
• Driving Cost Saving initiatives and awareness.

Requirements :

• Tertiary qualification OR minimum 3-5 year’s experience in line with this role.
• 3-5 years Retail experience
• Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written (English).
• Strong Administration, Leadership and Management Skills.
• Computer literacy, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to analyse and interpret Financial data.
• Ability to work independently with minimum Supervision.
• Ability to implement strategic plans with follow up and follow through.
• Must be able to travel across KZN with/without Area Manager, Company vehicle will be provided
• Drivers Licence.