Grocery Manager

Great grocery departments are built on discipline, detail, and leadership that shows up every day. When the shelves are right, the numbers make sense, and the team is aligned, customers feel it.

A well-established retail group is seeking an experienced and driven Grocery Manager for one of its stores in Central Durban. This role is ideal for someone who understands that strong buying decisions, tight stock control, and motivated teams are what keep a grocery department performing at its best.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day management and growth of the Grocery department, leading staff while ensuring operational excellence, strong supplier relationships, and consistent merchandising standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the grocery team
• Managing buying, replenishment, and supplier negotiations
• Ensuring correct stock rotation and adherence to FIFO principles
• Maintaining high merchandising standards, accurate pricing, and PI labels
• Controlling shrinkage, wastage, and stock losses
• Coordinating promotions and in-store advertising activities
• Monitoring sales performance and departmental profitability
• Handling administration including invoice checks and reporting

Requirements:

• Proven retail management experience within a grocery environment
• Strong buying and stock control experience
• Solid understanding of merchandising, promotions, and pricing accuracy
• A hands-on, detail-driven approach with strong leadership skills

This is a full-time position with a negotiable salary based on experience.

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person