Woolworths Vacancies

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Stores Future Talent (Gauteng)

Listing reference: woolw_001409

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 January 2027

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Retail Operations

Location: Centurion

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Our Store Teams are the face of what make Woolies different, and we are excited you want to be part of our team. Please register online should vacancies become available in the future.

Job description

To bring the Woolworths brand to life through exciting and engaging interactions with our customers. Working on tills and ensuring the stores and beautifully stretched.

What are we looking for :

  • High energy and committed individuals that enjoy speaking and helping customers everyday
  • Friendly and passionate people that can inspire customers and support sales 
Minimum requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate ? Let’s go!
  • Ready to rock 28-hour shifts each week (Including some weekends and holidays) We are available when our customers’ needs us
  • Retail Experience ? Sweet! But not a deal breaker

Remember : You are registering for future vacancies – We can’t say when that will be.

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BUYER’S ASSISTANT: MEAT

Listing reference: woolw_001437

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

To achieve the Meat category’s goals by providing administrative support to the Meat Buying Team and to ensure the smooth running of the department

Job description

·       Administrative Supplier Management.

·       Daily communication with the supplier base and weekly reconciliation.  

·       Communication with Meat Buyers & Planners regarding supply and availability and facilitating corrective action required at supplier base.

·       Provide ordering support.

·       Maintain Static data.

·       Provide general administrative support to the Buying Team.

·       Ensure all Price and Pack information is transmitted accurately to all suppliers

·       Prepare departmental reports, Excel worksheets and

·       Word documents: eg:

·       Weekly sales reports per supplier.

·       Weekly supplier shorts (order fill) reports.

·       Communication of Promotional Planner and managing suppliers’ completion of Promotional Check Sheet timeously with correct flashes.

·       Manage alignment of flash fonts across all suppliers.

·       Departmental operating expense capturing & management.

·       Booking of meetings rooms, coffees and supplier parking.

·       Compile, update and maintain supplier files.

·       Ad-hoc administrative duties

·       Handle ad-hoc queries and requests

·       Preparation of Contracts and Trading terms

Minimum requirements

Technical Skills:

·       At least 2 years relevant administration experience

·       Matric (Grade 12)

·       Accounting or Finance Degree or Diploma

·       System experience of Supplier portal, COGNOS, CAM, JDA FF, FILA, RMS, FPI and COM

·       Computer literacy skills – Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint and Word

·       Basic understanding of retail accounting practices

·       Basic understanding of Buying and Planning Knowledge

Behavioural Skills:

·       Team Player.

·       Administration orientation with high levels of accuracy & attention to detail.

·       Initiative – ability to anticipate Buying Team members requirements and react in advance.

·       Ability and willingness to take routine decisions in the absence of Buyer.

·       Planning and organizing skills.

·       Good communication skills (verbal and written).

·       Deadline orientated.

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Customer Service Orientation

·       Ability to work under pressure

·       Attention to detail and Analytical ability

·       Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

·       Work with team at varying levels

·       Results driven and proactive

·       Connecting People.

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PLANNER: LONG LIFE (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Listing reference: woolw_001438

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Temporary

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Maximise trading opportunities by providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception, optimising inventory management through the supply chain within defined parameters.

Job description
  • Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s through effective analysis and reporting
  • Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements
  • Participate and provide input into assortment and space planning to maximize trading opportunities
  • Provide input in development of Long-Term Tactical plans and supply management
  • Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external)
  • Own forecast accuracy, bias, and exception management through regular Forecast vs Actual performance reviews
Minimum requirements

 Behavioural

  • Good analytical and numerical ability
  • Resilience and multi-tasking
  • Attention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set  
  • Strong planning and organisational skills / ability
  • Good business acumen, judgment and problem-solving skills / ability
  • Ability to deliver good results in a stressful environment
  • Team player with strong integration skills
  •  Ability to convert analysis into clear commercial insights and recommendations
  •  Confident in engaging and influencing stakeholders using data and facts

Technical and Functional

  • Value Engineering
  • Pricing and Margin Management
  • Industry Understanding
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Advanced Excel capability (pivots, scenario planning)
  • Ability to manage large SKU counts across multiple supply base

Job Requirements

  • 2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience
  • Stores’ experience would be an advantage
  • Retail or business-related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantage
  • Relevant Commercial / Retail degree
  • Valid driver’s license advantageous
  • Should be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary
  • Computer literacy and competent excel skills

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TECHNOLOGIST: PREPARED VEGETABLES

Listing reference: woolw_001439

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

​A dynamic team player is required to join our Produce Prepared Department, to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of high – quality, safe and compliant products.

Job description
  • Brand integrity, quality and product safety.
  • Quality monitoring and reporting.
  • Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
  • Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place.
  • Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life.
  • Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths standards.
  • Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately.
  • Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of noncompliance.
  • Supporting the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products.
  • Align with sustainability objectives by promoting responsible raw material sourcing and supplier compliance with environmental and ethical policies.
  • Support direct and secondary farmers through the Farming for the future and Factory for the future program.
  • Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration.​
Minimum requirements
  • BSc Foods Science Degree / BTech Food Technology, Advance Diploma Food Technology.
  • Industry Expertise: 3-5 years of relevant experience in food industry roles, with knowledge across a variety of products. Understanding of high/low-risk processing and technical processes (HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain).
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong technical product knowledge, including raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, quality, and safety parameters. Familiarity with packaging functionality and its applications in food products.
  • Problem Solving & Multitasking: Proven ability to identify and solve issues collaboratively with team and suppliers. Effective multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, pressured environment.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Team player who can work effectively with diverse groups. Strong communication skills with an assertive approach and conflict handling abilities.
  • Quality & Compliance: Commitment to high standards and quality mindset, with the ability to apply food legislation requirements effectively.
  • Business Acumen & Strategic Skills: Strong business judgment,strategic planning, and project management skills. Networking and influencing abilities to drive collaborative success.
  • Adaptability & Initiative: Proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset, with flexibility to travel and handle stressful situations productively.
  • Sensory Skills: Developed sensory skills to assess product quality effectively.

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TECHNOLOGIST: PREPARED

Listing reference: woolw_001440

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.

Job description
  • Brand integrity, quality and product safety
  • Quality monitoring and reporting
  • Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
  • Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
  • Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
  • Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’standards
  • Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
  • Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
  • Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
  • Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration
Minimum requirements
  • BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
  • Understanding of high/low risk processing including prepared
  • Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
  • Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
  • Technical product knowledge (including characteristics,raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
  • Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
  • Ability to multitask and be agile
  • Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
  • Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
  • Outstanding and effective communication skills
  • Quality / high standard mindset
  • Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
  • Apply food legislation requirements in the category
  • Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
  • Developed sensory skills
  • Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
  • Strategic development and planning skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Networking and influencing skills
  • Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
  • Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
  • Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
  • Ability to work productively in a stressful environment​

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TECHNOLOGIST: BAKERY

Listing reference: woolw_001441

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.

Job description
  • Brand integrity, quality and product safety
  • Quality monitoring and reporting
  • Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
  • Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
  • Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
  • Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’standards
  • Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
  • Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
  • Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
  • Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration
Minimum requirements
  • BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
  • Understanding of high/low risk processing including baking
  • Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
  • Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
  • Technical product knowledge (including characteristics,
  • raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
  • Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
  • Ability to multitask and be agile
  • Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
  • Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
  • Outstanding and effective communication skills
  • Quality / high standard mindset
  • Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
  • Apply food legislation requirements in the category
  • Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
  • Developed sensory skills
  • Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
  • Strategic development and planning skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Networking and influencing skills
  • Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
  • Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
  • Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
  • Ability to work productively in a stressful environment

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SPACE, RANGE AND DISPLAY MANAGER

Listing reference: woolw_001442

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Lead the strategic shaping, and operational execution of micro space, assortment optimisation, and display efficiency for a portfolio of product Categories in support of Woolworths Foods business objectives.

Job description
  • Lead the team in a manner consistent with our Woolworths Values and Our Leadership Way.
  • Participate in setting clear direction, objectives and ways of working for your team.
  • Actively participate in the development and training of your Space, Range and Display team members and colleagues.
  • Lead presentation and sign-off of micro space and assortment optimisation recommendations to category stakeholders at key milestones in the SRD process.
  • Lead a Space, Range and Display team to leverage trend analysis and data insights to proactively and continuously evaluate and provide value added actionable assortment and space recommendations that optimise use of space whilst driving profitable growth for both the Category and Foods business.
  • Ensure alignment between proposed product assortment, category strategy, role of category, customer needs, commercial targets, and on shelf execution in our stores.
  • Champion customer experience through customer-centric decision-making ensuring assortments and displays accurately reflect the customer decision-tree.
  • Lead own team to ensure all planograms meet our SRD Principles. Improve profitability of space by optimising assortments and space within the planogram.
  • Ensure space, range and display recommendations are holistic and sustainable resulting in positive commercial performance for both the Category and the overall Foods business.
  • Partner with the Space, Range and Display Centre of Excellence team to keep abreast with and leverage Foods SRD tools, and ensure quality execution of SRD processes across Foods.
  • Sponsor, and contribute to building a World-class Space, Range and Display capability as a profession for Foods.
  • Be accountable for the quality application of SRD processes and creation and maintenance of quality planograms for the Categories within your portfolio. Category Managers and Buyers are accountable for the sign-off of accurate planograms for their Category/ies.
  • Encourage collaborative behaviors with key stakeholders, including but not limited to: Buying, Planning, Product Development, Technology, Planning, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade planning, Store Development, Macro Space and Retail Operations Group.
  • Keep abreast with available macro space, equipment and display solutions for your categories that improve ease of shop and replenishment efficiency.  Provide space insights (for example minimum credible offer) into macro blueprint process.
  • Conduct regular store visits to proactively ensure strategic recommendations are executed and translate into an optimal customer experience on shelf in stores.
  • Lead the team to resolve assortment and planogram incidents timeously and escalate trends. Partner with Merchandising team to gather store input.
Minimum requirements
  • Relevant 4 year tertiary degree or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant Retail experience
  • Proven experience successfully leading a team to deliver within the context of competing priorities and tight timeframes.
  • Ability to leverage Microsoft office suite skills to analyse data, deduct insights and prepare recommendations for effective communication in order to influence decision-making. Specifically Powerpoint, Excel and Word.
  • Ability to work in a matrix structure
  • Ability to communicate points of view and recommendations clearly, concisely, and respectfully, conveying complex information in a way that is simplified, understood and appreciated to elicit action or decision-making.
  • Ability to collect, interpret, visualise, make sense of data or information in order to deduct insights and shape actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to connect the dots, building, visualizing and communicating a compelling narrative using data sets from multiple sources to enable decision-making.
  • Ability to apply Space, Range and Display skills and tools within the Retail and Food Industry.
  • Ability to apply Assortment optimisation, Channel clustering, Catalogue, Space and Display Management knowledge.
  • Demonstrated Financial and Commercial Acumen
  • Ability to apply critical decision-making skills
  • Knowledge and application of Project Management methodologies and use of project management tools to project manage a team to deliver quality outcomes against a defined critical path.
  • Proven ability to apply problem solving techniques to shape solutions.
  •  Set and engage team with clear and stretching goals for own area of responsibility that align to broader priorities
  • Support team to deliver key priorities at pace, through regular communication and guidance
  • Plan, manage and adjust team resources to meet shifting work demands
  • Take responsibility for performance, holding team accountable, and removing obstacles that impact delivery
  •  Support team to deliver quality outputs on time, especially during uncertainty and pressure
  • Gather insight and diverse perspectives to inform decision making, encouraging team to do so
  • Leverage data and analytics to devise solutions that have a positive impact, supporting team to have a ‘customer first’ mindset
  •  Guide team to move forward with the information available, ensuring momentum
  •  Balance value with cost when deciding on appropriate actions
  • Share with team, and beyond, how technology and digital approaches can be leveraged to deliver a better service or experience
  • Respond to change and support team to adapt approaches
  • Create a safe team environment, enabling others to challenge and share ideas
  • Guide team to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
  • Encourage and enable team to quickly test and implement new solutions, balancing risks and benefits
  • Ensure insight and learning is captured and quickly shared across team and wider, to support improvement and innovation
  • Regularly connect with team, and wider, to share updates, seek different perspectives and foster human connections
  • Build relationships internally, and beyond, to support the achievement of goals
  • Connect team with other parts of the business, involving the right people at the right time to deliver results
  • Bring in diverse perspectives, and show empathy and respect towards others’ contribution
  • Look after team’s well-being, and encourage them to be open, inclusive and support each other to deliver impact
  • Leverage team capabilities, and support team’s development through learning opportunities
  • Encourage team to regularly share feedback, across team and beyond
  • Support team to learn from mistakes and build on successes, through own experience or from other parts of the business
  • Provide space for team to take on appropriate responsibility, try new solutions and move things forward
  • Focus team to develop skills and expertise, e.g., digital, appropriate to their role

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Programme Manager | Education

Listing reference: woolw_001445

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Responsibile for managing, planning, executing, overseeing, and delivering on the goals and objectives of the identified programme, as a flagship programme, within scope, timeline, and budget. Contribute to the partnership between the National Education Collabortion Trust and any other stakeholder such as the Department of Basic Education. Manage and co-ordinate all of the education initiatives.

Job description

Strategic and operational contribution towards the education pillar

·       Support and enable the delivery of the flagship programme through developing, planning and managing the implementation of the programme

·       Contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme and its impact in line with the programme objectives and partnership

intent

·       Programme management and co-ordination of all aspects of the education pillar

·       Establish and enable buy-in and support for the implementation of identified initiatives by collaborating and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

·       Liaise with and manage external suppliers and service providers as required

·       Research and stay abreast with relevant trends, and ensure that these are shared in a relevant and value-adding way with the key stakeholders

·       Review existing ways of working and identify opportunities for improvement and impact.

·       Develop tools and set up processes and systems (where necessary) for better, regular monitoring, reporting communication and messaging.

·       Create processes, systems, and frameworks that guide implementation and capacitate the team to deliver on their responsibilities through training, development, and performance management.

·       Manage a reporting cycle that enables relevant stakeholders to be informed and make decisions and provides feedback into the teams to guide continuous improvement

·       Support the development, management and administration of opex and capex budgets for strategic initiatives

MANAGE THE EDUCATION PILLAR

·       Facilitate all payments through to the relevant teams for processing

·       Ensure the setup of quarterly meetings & visits with partners

·       Monitor and evaluate the progress of the programme

·       Co-ordinate the submission of reports by the partners

·       Prepare regular reports on program performance for stakeholders.

CORPORATE RESPONSIVENESS

 ·       Contribute towards initiatives that support brand building for Woolworths and that have a community impact in education, as and when required.

·       Identify and prioritise business units’ social responsibility opportunities that contribute to sustainable business practices.

Minimum requirements

·       A relevant 3 year degree/diploma

·       10 years working experience as well as 5 years’ experience in management position.

·       Proven experience in programme management, providing leadership and coordination of general administration, accounting, budgeting, and planning.

·       Knowledge and understanding of compliance with educational regulations and standards.

Additional Criteria

·       Must be self-directed and work independently

·       Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

·       Strong decision making skills

·       Change and conflict management skills

·       Empathetic leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, taking a developmental and human-cantered approach, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Organizational skills

·       Strategic thinking

·       Communication skills, business management skills and commercial flair

·       Must be willing to challenge the standard thinking with new ideas, new approach, and new solutions.

·       Demonstrated ability to assess programme needs, design and implement relevant initiatives and evaluate results to achieve positive outcomes.

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Finance Assistant I (Store Bank Recons)

Listing reference: woolw_001446

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Cash Management and Treasury

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market-related

EE position: No

Introduction

To ensure accurate and timeous reconciliation of bank and GL cash accounts.

Job description

·       Deliver accurate and timeous bank account and GL reconciliations.

·       Prepare reconciliations for complex and high-volume transaction accounts.

·       Upload accounting information into Oracle financials

·       Actively resolve outstanding reconciling items timeously for Store Bank accounts and ad-hoc GL reconciliations

·       Analysis of cash, cards and float transactions

·       Accurately balance and reconcile allocated accounts in accordance with accounting best practice.

·       Actively resolve outstanding reconciling items timeously for cash, cards and float GL accounts

·       Process Treasury payments to financial institutions

·       Build strong relationships with bank, stores, Rest of Africa in-country teams, Line Managers, cash centres.

·       Assist with internal and external audit requests.

Minimum requirements

·       Accounting qualification with min 1-year relevant industry experience

·       Computer literacy – Excel a necessity and Oracle (General Ledger) advantageous

·       Basic understanding of accounting practices

·       Analytical

·       Investigative abilities

·       Previous bank reconciliation experiences a requirement.

·       Understanding of store cash processes

·       Understanding of Recon Assist

Behavioural Skills:

 ·       Personal Effectiveness

·       Passion for the brand and customers

·       Connecting people

·       Delivering high performance

·       Driving quality

·       Planning and organising

·       Self starter

·       Proactive in resolving issues

Tertiary Requirements:

·       Diploma in Accounting 

 Experience Required

·       1-3 years relevant work experience

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SPACE SYSTEMS MANAGER – COE

Listing reference: woolw_001447

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To lead the Space Systems Centre of Excellence for our Foods business, partnering with Category teams and Cross-functional business partners to drive continuous improvement and embed world-class Space, Range and Display (SRD) practices in support of business objectives. In this role you will play a critical role in building a world-class SRD capability, ensuring our tools, systems, standards, and ways of working bring our Foods strategy to life on shelf—consistently, efficiently, and at scale.

Job description

·       Lead the Space Systems (SRD) Centre of Excellence in a manner consistent with our Values and Leadership Way

·       Provide clear direction, priorities, and ways of working for the Space Systems CoE team

·       Embed a strong people‑first, continuous improvement culture, supporting capability building and performance delivery

·       Define, govern, and continuously improve SRD best practices, standards, principles, processes, and methodologies across Foods

·       Own and evolve the SRD systems ecosystem, ensuring tools are fit for purpose, optimised, and future ready

·       Lead SRD systems capability building, including training, change management, and adoption

·       Enable effective assortment, clustering, and display planning through robust systems and end‑to‑end processes

·       Own and govern the Foods Range Change Calendar, ensuring alignment across functions and timely execution

·       Partner with Category, Buying, Planning, Product Development, Technology, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Macro Space and Retail Operations teams

·       Translate category and business strategy into customer‑centric, executable space and display outcomes in store

·       Champion world‑class systems thinking and execution that enables scalable, consistent shelf standards across Foods

·       Provide leadership oversight to ensure SRD systems and processes support profitable growth and customer experience objectives

·       Sponsor and contribute to building a world‑class Space, Range and Display capability as a profession within Foods

·       Actively participate in cross‑functional forums to resolve system, process, and execution challenges

·       Drive insight‑led decision‑making through analytics, financial acumen, and performance measurement

Minimum requirements
  • A relevant degree, with additional professional development in systems or leadership
  • 8–12 years’ experience in systems-driven roles within food retail or FMCG environments
  • Proven track record in leadership, strategy development, and execution at scale
  • Strong understanding of Space retail systems, processes, and technical applications, specifically Blue Yonder
  • Experience championing change, delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong analytical capability and financial acumen
  • Deep understanding of assortment, and space management systems and practices
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and conflict management skills
  • Lead with confidence, resilience, and empathy through complexity and change
  • Ability to connect data, systems, and strategy into a compelling narrative that enables decision‑making
  • Proven problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making capability
  • Project management capability, including planning against critical paths and managing dependencies
  • Set clear, stretch goals aligned to broader business priorities
  • Plan and manage team resources to meet changing demands
  • Hold self and team accountable for delivery and quality outcomes
  • Create a safe, inclusive environment where ideas are shared and challenged
  • Support team well‑being, development, and learning
  • Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and the effective use of digital and system capabilities
  • Build strong internal partnerships to enable deliver at pace

This role has a direct and visible impact on how customers experience our Woolworths Foods offer every day.
You will lead people, shape systems, and embed world-class Space, Range and Display practices that ensure the right product is in the right space, in the right way on our shelves — consistently and at scale.

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