Mr Price Vacancies

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Human Resource Graduate Programme Mr Price Group

Responsibilities

HR graduates will embark on a dynamic 12-month HR development program in our high-paced environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build essential HR skills, and explore diverse career paths. Through on-the-job learning and mentorship, you’ll contribute to real-world HR projects while developing a strong foundation in business and retail operations. This program will accelerate your HR career and equip you with the skills to succeed.

Qualifications

✅A completed Under or Post Graduatedegree in BCOM Human Resource Management

✅You are not presently registered on any other program/studies and have not been employed permanently with the same employer for more than a year.

✅You are available for the duration of the 12 month contract period (1 August 2025 – 31st July 2026)

✅The successful candidate/s may be based at our Durban Head Office or at our Group’s world class Distribution Centre in Hammarsdale

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong potential in the following areas

• Business partnering 

• Building networks

• A Passion or interest in the world of Retail

• Digital savviness

• Curious 

• A critical thinker

• Agile 

• Innovative 

• Resilient 

• Determination 

• A Self-starter 

Trainee Buyer (Apparel)

Job Description

Do you dream of a career in retail buying? We’re looking for a passionate and eager Trainee Buyers to join our team. This is your chance to embark on a structured training journey that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a successful Merchandise Buyer.   .  

Responsibilities

Job Learning (Trade & Commercial Acumen):

Apply learned knowledge & skills by demonstrating awareness of the factors which could influence how we perform in current trade, & manage opportunities & risks accordingly, considering the impact of competitors on our business.               

Sample Management:

Manage the departments samples regarding our process from Fits, through to pre-production samples (PPS’s) ensuring an accurate record of each is kept, and stored for future reference. Overseas samples require tagging post trip and storage for use in Strategies, reviews and assortment building processes.

Job Learning (Seasonal Strategy):

Learn to create a seasonal strategy in collaboration with planning in order to plan the product assortment, spend allocation, supplier plan and marketing focus for the season, to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.

Job Learning (Assortment Building):

Learn to prepare and present a well-considered product assortment according to the seasonal strategy.

Booking:

Ensure orders are captured on the system in time to ensure our buying critical path process is adhered to

Qualifications

A completed Diploma/Degree in one of the following fields :

• Fashion Design 
• Clothing Management
• Consumer Science
• Clothing Production
• Textiles

Experience in the Manufacturing industry is advantageous

Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fibres & quality.

Mathematical skills.

Negotiation & presentation skills

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Sourcing Specialist Miladys

Job Description

To ensure the provision of world- class sourcing of merchandise and suppliers to support the merchandise strategy and eliminate unnecessary cost thereby delivering best value to delight our customers. 

Responsibilities

– Monitor and analyse key metrics across the sourcing value chain in order to measure supplier performance and highlight potential risks to the business 

– Participate in developing  and implementing  a short and long term Resource strategy to support the business strategy and merchandise direction 

– Build strategic supplier relationships and identify new partnerships for long term sustainability. Research and provide new vendor solutions in line with business requirements in order to contribute to the Company’s profitability.  Research new supplier territories in order to ensure that we are sourcing competitively. Assist and guide new suppliers in understanding of our requirements, policies and procedures   

– Procure merchandise at the optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising on quality and timelines,  through negotiation, volume bundling and fabric optimisation.  Re-engineer product for lower costs where necessary while still maintaining required standards.  Negotiate preferred payment terms with suppliers 

– Oversee the critical path management up to handover to forwarder date  in order to ensure on time delivery of merchandise and correct product execution. Work closely with the Sourcing Coordinator on finding proactive solutions to mitigate any delivery delay impact on the business. Partner with respective merchants in reacting to the trading environment in order to maximise sales   

– Identify new product, technologies and materials in the global market and how they could be adapted for the local market in order to remain relevant and to maximise additional profitability opportunities
 

Qualifications

– A completed degree or diploma preferably in Procurement, Sourcing or Clothing Management

– 2-3 years sourcing or buying experience, preferably in Footwear, Accessories or Intimate wear

– MS office (Excel)

– Negotiation Skills

– Knowledge and understanding of: Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainable practices; fabric technology; raw materials and manufacturing

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Store Designer Mr Price Sport

Job Description

Bring spaces to life. Shape the future of retail.

Are you passionate about creating inspiring retail environments that drive customer experience and sales? At Mr Price Sport, we’re looking for a creative and strategic Store Designer to join our dynamic Visual Merchandise (VM) team. Your mission? To turn our VM strategy into impactful, customer-centric store designs that boost profitability, optimize space, and reflect our brand’s energy and innovation.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Design with Purpose

• Create innovative store layouts that maximize floor space and sales potential, tailored to store grade and aligned with South African building standards.
• Adapt designs to meet tenant criteria for new builds and ensure all plans are accurate and construction-ready.

Collaborate & Influence

• Partner with marketing, visual merchandising, and operations teams to deeply understand brand identity and store requirements.
• Ensure every design reflects our brand DNA and enhances the in-store experience.

Drive Smart Procurement

• Continuously assess fixture and fitting costs to improve capital expenditure efficiency on store builds.

Own the Numbers

• Deliver clear financial and sales reports, including ROI and cost breakdowns for new, relocated, and revamped stores.
• Manage and monitor the VM budget, approving projects that align with financial goals.

Plan & Optimize Space

• Define the ideal size and layout for product categories and fixtures to ensure accurate and effective space planning.
• Identify and resolve planogram or space-related challenges with smart, creative solutions.

Lead Monthly Store Communication

• Develop and implement monthly VM communication guides tailored to each brand and sub-category.
• Ensure consistent execution of the VM strategy and merchant plan across all mrp Sport stores.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or Fashion.
• 5+ years of experience in store design and visual merchandising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, store design, marketing, and procurement—especially within the Mr Price Sport environment.
• A creative mindset with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for retail innovation.

Why Join Us?

At Mr Price Sport, we don’t just design stores—we design experiences. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, agility, and impact. If you’re ready to shape the future of retail spaces and bring bold ideas to life, we’d love to meet you.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

Buying Manager Mr Price

Job Description

To offer our customer mass market-led fashionable, category and item dominant assortments of the wanted items for the season at great value on an ELDP (Every Day Low Prices) basis, with a focus on future to be in-house design-led, driven by current trade influences.

Responsibilities

Current Trade

Provide guidance, support and oversight to buyers with regards to their weekly management of all current trade buying activities and action plans including critical marketing deadlines and the weekly performance of items, subcategories and categories.

As a team communicate a current trade report for the senior executives, as well as strategic overviews of the previous month’s trade required for board reports.

Analyse the RLC monthly; monitor growth targets against strategic intent and initiate proactive interventions as needed.

Assess sales and order impacts and provide appropriate guidance regarding action plans.

Facilitate competitive shops and store visits and ensure that action plans incorporate appropriate trading responses.             

Post-Mortem & Seasonal Strategy:

Set and drive future brand product calls and vision based on a thorough understanding of historical brand performance and future brand strategy within the bigger picture of gender and company strategy.

Oversee as a team, the Compshop process and gather pertinent PM insights from other functional areas including Resource, Trend and support departments.

Conduct an in-depth and relevant brand product performance analysis (including Quality and Supplier performance – if applicable) and compile a Post Mortem document and summary outlining key learnings, business implications and strategic insights.

Present the Post Mortem to Merchant Executives and senior business leadership identifying critical gaps and opportunities for Brand growth.

Formulate a sub-category strategy that forms the basis of the seasonal assortment framework, ensuring item dominance and clarity of offer for our customer, incorporating trend and Post Mortem learns for the foundation of this strategy.

Formulate a seasonal Supplier strategy with your team, inclusive of the resource department that is well considered, and risk-balanced, allowing for an agile, highly reactive strategy whereby the golden rule forms the basis of the supplier partnership.

Identify key tests and new fabric and develop samples for Strategy and establish costing with Resource including all FOB cost factors.

Compile a Strategy Brand summary ensuring alignment and input from Trend, VM and Resource.

Present to Executives and Business leadership providing a clear, detailed rationale which reference market conditions, Product and KPI’s.

Assortment & Review

Coordinate and manage assortment buying work based on review timelines, key calendar dates, and turnaround timelines.

As a team oversee and support building the assortment plan ensuring that all assortments reflect the right trend interpretation and quality standards per product and ‘talk to key’ strategic objectives and trade performance history.

Ensure effective execution of the resource strategy to build on partnership and supplier relationships, aligned to the company values.

Compile and present the Review including key uniforms and ranges and communicate any shifts in product and changes from the initial strategic direction.

Prepare for the Review Presentation and present to Executives and Business leadership demonstrating clear alignment with the seasonal strategy and the in-store delivery critical path.               

Leadership & Process Management

Set goals and direction for the team in line with key brand imperatives as well as gender and company strategy.

Ensure a focus on future brand evolution, innovation and vision as well as continuously optimizing current trade performance.

Facilitate role clarity within the team and ensure clear accountability at a task contribution level as well as ‘ownership’ of key responsibility areas.

Provide guidance and performance feedback at both an individual and team level -optimizing learning and development for all team members.

Ensure accountability through effective delegation with appropriate support and oversight dependent on levels of competence and experience in the team.

Review and streamline processes through innovation where necessary to ensure effective time management, proactive planning and team member utilization in collaboration with peers.

Create a team culture that is disciplined in its thinking; responsive to trade; collaborative across all areas of the business and passionate about fashion retail in keeping with our company values.

Travel

Travel locally and abroad to assess current market trends and provide detailed feedback accordingly.                                                          

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree: Fashion Design or Clothing Management

5 – 7 years of Retail Buying experience with experience managing a team

Manufacturing Experience (advantageous).

Team Mentorship/Coaching Experience.

Understanding of the Merchandise Process.

Knowledge of Garment Construction, Fabrics, Fibres & Quality.

Proficient in Mathematics.

Negotiation & Presentation Skills.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.

E-Retailer Talentpool

Job Description

This is a talentpool role, meaning that it is not an active job but rather a place that we can collect suitable talent for when the role is available. What does an E-Retailer do? Essentially, you will be responsible for ensuring that the products allocated to the online store have the correct information and are launched online in time to ensure products appear correctly.  Demonstrating creativity and a good business mind set you will be in the position to create a virtual shopping experience for shoppers, providing key information and creating a perfect visual experience. 

Responsibilities

– The E-Retailer must ensure that merchandise visual presentation quality, style and application are captured in such a way that it optimises the sale of the respective merchandise.

– The E-Retailer is responsible to create and load appropriate categorisation for each product category.

– Align launching on products with key campaign

– Management of the physical ecommerce store: in terms of fragmentation and clearance.

– Marketing integration by working closely with the Online Marketer which will assist to understand which products have led customers to our e-commerce store and their respective buying and browsing behavior.

– Sales accountability to the Brand Merchants to drive sales of their respective merchandise which will involve constant collaboration with the brand merchants.

Qualifications

– Relevant Digital Marketing, Fashion Degree or Diploma – Flair for fashion

– Excellent verbal and written communication

– Experience in copy writing would be preferred

A reminder that this is a talentpool ad – meaning that it is not an active job but rather a place that we can collect suitable talent for when the role is available.

Photographer Talentpool

Job Description

We are always on the hunt for good talent! Joing this Talentpool for upcoming 2024 photographer vacancies. Please note that this is not an actual vacancy but rather a place to collect CVs when relevant vacancies arise. We are searching for energetic and people-orientated Photographers who will thrive in our fast paced, time-demanding, high-volume environment. This individual will need have excellent communication and people skills. 

Responsibilities

• Shoot high quality images of our product with excellent attention to detail.
• Selecting brand appropriate images to be uploaded on the website site 
• Administration of images into our in-house system.
• Preparation of images through adobe / capture one software.
• Evaluation of studio and product lighting, background, mood, brand, dimensions, and the set-up of sets.
• Working closely with stylists and Studio Lead to accomplish excellent and consistent photographic results.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate
• Relevant photography qualification
• At least one year of experience within commercial photography
• Attention to detail
• Product Styling experience
• Administrative experience
• Retouching experience.
• Studio and product lighting experience
• Experience shooting product images for the web or ecommerce is an advantage.
• A passion for fashion and knowledge of fashion trends 

A reminder that this is a talentpool – not an actual vacancy 

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We wish you all the best with your applications