Mr Price Vacancies

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Trainee Planner Mr Price Group ( Talent Pool)

Job Description

At the Mr Price Group, we like to see the potential in people, even when they’re just starting out in their career for this reason we believe in Hiring for Attitude and Training for Skill.

Trainee’s follow a bespoke structured program. With support and guidance build key knowledge and skills that equip the role to develop category plans which demonstrate the ability to plan the right merchandise for the right stores at the right time as well as a strong understanding of all the financial measures around sales, stock & profit.   

Responsibilities

Job Learning:

• Apply learnt knowledge & skills by:
• Demonstrating an awareness of the factors influencing our performance in current trade and how to manage opportunities & risks accordingly.
• Demonstrating how to optimize stock in the light of the critical path & achievement of KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
• Participate in building a product assortment informed by current trade, post-mortem, and the seasonal strategy.
• Demonstrating how to forecast a financial plan, and highlight variances for sales, orders, stock, and markdown planning going-forward.                           

Current Trade:
 

• Extract & analyze financial KPI’s & product performance against set plan by sub department season, category & sub category.
• Contribute towards compiling a draft report highlighting all issues that have impacted performance.
• Assist with re-forecasting financial plan iro sales, orders, stock, markdowns & concluding current trade action plan.
• Conduct regular competitive shops/store visits & as an outcome relay the findings & recommended action plan.

Building an Assortment:
 

• Participate in building the assortment plan in collaboration with the buying & location planning team.
• Maintain the assortment in the relevant system (APS).
• Extract & analyze reports on the assortment for the planner.                           

Order Placement & Product Allocation:
 

• Create all order lines for the season with your greater team ensuring accuracy in all detail inclusive of category & sub category detail, product attributes, size curve, cost prices, selling prices, and PMO.
• Follow up on order & resolve any potential problems with the planner.
• Assist the greater team with order raising and allocations are completed timeously according to calendar deadline requirement

Qualifications

• Final year students and graduates with a Degree in : 

Accounting

Statistics

Economics 

Finance

Business Science

BCOM General

BCOM Retail Management

BCOM Fashion

• Minimum 65% overall Average at Mid Year for Final year students
• Minimum 60 % Overall Average for Graduates
• Any relevant experience would be advantageous

Experience in the Manufacturing industry is advantageous

Mathematical skills.

Negotiation & presentation skills

We are building a Talent Pool for future opportunities within the Mr Price Group. By applying, you’ll be considered for upcoming roles that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations. This is not an immediate vacancy, but an opportunity to be first in line when suitable positions become available.

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

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Trainee Buyer Mr Price Group (Talent Pool)

Job Description

A Trainee Buyer is a permanent associate who follows a bespoke Trainee Development Programme to learn and develop the skills required to become a fully-fledged Buyer. 

A combination of on-the-job learning, close guidance from experienced Senior Buyers and support from the Talent Development Partner, our Trainees develop an understanding of the entire merchandise process to enable them to execute a category buy.    

Responsibilities

Job Learning (Trade & Commercial Acumen):

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

Sample Management:

Manage the departments samples in regard to 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 & Retail)

Textiles

Interior design

• Minimum 65% overall Average at Mid Year for Final year students
• Minimum 60 % Overall Average for Graduates
• Any relevant experience would be advantageous

Experience in the  Manufacturing industry is advantageous

Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fibres & quality.

Mathematical, Negotiation & presentation skills.

We are building a Talent Pool for future opportunities within the Mr Price Group. By applying, you’ll be considered for upcoming roles that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations. This is not an immediate vacancy, but an opportunity to be first in line when suitable positions become available.

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

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Property Project Manager Mr Price Group

Job Description

As a Property Project Manager, you will be responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of large, complex projects within set timelines and budget.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of Initiation of large-scale projects, ability to understand drawings, understanding of the different scope of works.
• Planning which will include, creating budget and project timelines, allocation of resources, manage budget and risk.
• Execution – support and direct teams, monitor & report on project progress, facilitate issue resolution, ensure financial obligations are met and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage complex builds and technical knowledge across various scope of works and ability to provide technical support to others
• Ability to take on other responsibilities outside the projects arena and deliver timeously
• Managing relationships effectively internally and externally, including all third parties.
• Understanding of Council submission process for the Occupancy Certificate.
• Good leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to influence. Ability to mentor and coach. Decision maker.
• Exceptional planning, negotiation, relationship building, adaptability, contract negotiation, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are key in serving as a senior project lead.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Project Management or related
• Minimum of 8-10 Years’ experience in Project Management within the Fashion retail industry
• Operations experience is considered advantageous
• Driver’s license and own vehicle, as the role requires the ability to travel
• MS Office skills – namely Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Understanding the different scope of works related to store build

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Organisation Design and Change Projects Lead Miladys

Job Description

This role will be instrumental in shaping our culture, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and supporting transformational change across the division. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in change management, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement to enable sustainable 

improvements aligned with our strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Lead OD and Change Initiatives: 

• Design, manage, and implement organisational development and change projects that support business transformation and performance 

Stakeholder Engagement:

• The incumbent is expected to have strong interface with the group change and  engagement manager.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and buy-in for change initiatives.
• Develop fit-for-purpose strategies that will guide how the division will create a great employee experience and high levels of engagement in the business.
• Design and manage programs designed to foster a great employee experience and high levels of engagement, covering the end-to-end people value-chain.
• Support leaders across the organisation to effectively engage with employees by equipping them the capability to interpret and turn employee sentiment surveys (long dated and near real-time) insights into actionable leadership interventions.
• Put systemic tools in place to proactively track engagement risks and establish corrective action.

Change Management

• Develop and execute change management strategies and plans, including communications, training, and impact assessments.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to define and lead the delivery of change management initiatives in support of organisational transformation efforts.
• Build change management capability in the organisation.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and devise and implement measures to course correct if initiatives are ineffective.
• Coordinate the development, documentation and implementation of business processes required to support change, accounting for targeted change interventions, employee sentiment monitoring and analysis, coaching plan and resistance management plans.

Project Leadership:

• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery of OD programs on time and within scope.

Capability Building:

• Support the development of leadership and team capabilities through targeted interventions, workshops, and coaching.

Data & Insights:

• Use diagnostics, feedback tools, and analytics to assess organisational health and inform OD strategies.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of OD initiatives and recommend improvements for future projects.

Qualifications

• 5-8 Years experience in Leading Change Management and or OD Projects.
• Post graduate degree, NQF level 8 or equivalent: Human resources, Industrial Psychology. 
• Proven experience in leading organizational development and change projects within complex environments. 
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies 
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience in designing and delivering learning and development interventions

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Human Resource Graduate Programme (Hammarsdale and Durban Head Office)) 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 Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology

✅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 Oct 2025 – 30th Sept 2026)

✅The successful HR Grads will be based at either our Durban Group Head Office our 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 

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Graphic Designer/Illustrator Mr Price

Job Description

Your creative eye, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines is what sets you apart from the rest! 

There could not be a better time to join the dynamic Trends department of Mr Price Apparel.

Responsibilities

Your role will be to utilize your strong artistic, graphic design and sketching/illustration skills to create appealing graphic-based designs for garments. Your aptitude to interpret product and trends will see you succeed in this role. 

Fit into Mr Price is key and your passion for what you create is welcome here!

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, within retail fashion will be added advantage 
• Excellent skills in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CC

Attributes you require:

• Have the ability to be creative and innovative
• Attention to detail
• Must be a strong team player
• Fashion, Trend and Market knowledge
• Effective communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible 
• Able to work in highly pressurized environment
• High illustration skill level

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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.

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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