Woolworths Jobs

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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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CAPACITY AND REPLACEMENT PLANNER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Listing reference: woolw_001452

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Temporary

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Support the effective management of equipment capacity and replacement to maintain quality standards and operational efficiency to optimize sales growth. This involves detailed asset tracking, equipment assessment, planning & project coordination, and collaboration & integration across multiple teams to ensure on time delivery and optimal resource use.

Job description

• Maintain and update the counter equipment asset register, including store locations and equipment inventory.
• Monitor the age and condition of equipment to determine annual replacement needs as input into annual Counter C&R capex ask.
• Plan and execute annual equipment roll out planning. Conduct store visits & surveys & provide detailed small works & equipment briefs to RED teams to obtain costings. Ensure all costs are scrutinized for accuracy and in line with budget.
• Plan and execute the relocation of equipment between stores as part of modernization or capacity optimization initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and proper documentation of asset changes.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for equipment replacement or repair throughout the year timeously to limit production downtime.
• Evaluate equipment repair versus replacement costs and make informed decisions based on equipment life span and agreed principles.
• Coordinating with Foods commercial and technical teams, Regional/Trading teams, store development, Procurement, RED PM’s, Operations, to assess equipment needs and plan & execute C&R roll out in alignment with operational and safety standards.  
• Engaging key stakeholders including store managers, divisional operations managers, suppliers, and joint venture partners to support project execution, resolve conflicts, conduct store visits, and uphold brand integrity throughout equipment rollouts.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant diploma/degree
• Minimum 3-5 years’ Retail/FMCG experience
• Tools of trade/systems knowledge (e.g. Qlik applications)
• MS suite proficiency
• Commercial Understanding
• Understanding of the Store Environment (understanding of counters will be beneficial)
• Strong Collaboration and Integration Skills
• Good communication skills
• Customer Obsessed
• Project mindset/project mgt experience
• Passionate Foodie
• Data Intelligence
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Intelligence

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TECHNOLOGIST AND REGIONAL MANAGER: BUTCHERY AND SEAFOOD COUNTERS (BASED IN GAUTENG)

Listing reference: woolw_001453

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To ensure the production and sale of safe, innovative, and high-quality meat and seafood products at competitive price points for Woolworths customers, delivered through Woolworths in-store Butchery and Seafood service counters. To provide effective management and oversight of Woolworths Joint Venture partners operating the Butchery and Seafood service counters, ensuring the delivery of a world-class product offering and exceptional customer service across Woolworths stores within the Gauteng Region. To provide strong leadership and strategic direction to maximise sales performance and minimise operational losses through outstanding customer care, including advanced technical product knowledge, while contributing to the overall performance of Protein Counters and ensuring adherence to Woolworths’ brand standards, operational disciplines, and chain store image within the Gauteng Region.

Job description

•  Identify, assess, and effectively manage Food Safety risks within service counters, with primary focus on Gauteng-based counters.
• Evaluate product and process quality to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products to customers and protect the Woolworths brand reputation.
• Implement business and technical strategies in alignment with organisational objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with Woolworths technical policies across the supply base, in accordance with legislative requirements and best international practices.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance with regard to food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee counter performance to ensure adherence to food safety, quality, cutting standards, and presentation standards.
• Maintain ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.
• Drive effective team integration and operational execution.
• Act as an effective representative of the Protein Technical and Commercial teams within stores.
• Drive sales growth and product availability through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Identify inefficiencies and missed opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel as required between Gauteng and Cape Town regions to benchmark protein service counters and improve operational practices with stores and joint venture partners.
• Support and resolve operational challenges experienced by joint venture partners within Butchery and Seafood service departments.
• Coordinate and execute all in-store service counter promotional activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely product distribution to the appropriate stores.
• Collaborate with Prepacked Meat and Seafood departments to plan and implement aligned “like-for-like” promotional activities between service counters and prepacked ranges.
• Lead and manage the assessment & opening of new service counters.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Store Management to ensure effective integration between Woolworths and joint venture partners.
• Establish and implement operational structure in regional stores for Butchery and Seafood service counters.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on competitor activities, pricing, and product ranges via weekly competitive shopping initiatives.
• Support the management of Service Level Agreements with joint venture partners.
• Update, review, and maintain operational manuals to ensure accuracy and relevance

Minimum requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Food Science (BSc) or Food Technology (BTEC) or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of three to five years’ relevant experience, or completion of equivalent development programmes, within a retail, food production, or processing environment.
• Essential practical experience and technical expertise in butchery cutting standards and methodologies and/or seafood processing operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of meat cuts and/or fish species will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of meat and seafood cooking methods and applications will be advantageous.
• Comprehensive understanding of Meat and Seafood legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain principles, supplier management processes, and operational workflows.
• Relevant industry knowledge of retail operations and meat production environments.
• Understanding of store operations, customer demographics, store locations, and competitor landscapes will be advantageous.
• Proven ability to establish, maintain, and continuously improve quality standards across the supply base.
• Demonstrated capability to drive technical compliance and product quality adherence.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organisational levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly disciplined, self-motivated, and results-driven professional.
• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and apply financial metrics, including cost optimisation, data analysis, trend identification, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical capability with a structured, process-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex operational challenges.
• Solid understanding of food safety risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• High energy levels and a positive, professional attitude, supported by a genuine passion for food.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities, with the ability to influence and lead Woolworths Regional Managers, Joint Venture partners, Divisional teams, and store teams to successfully execute strategic objectives.
• Excellent networking and cross-functional integration skills.
• A quality-driven mindset with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High level of computer literacy, with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

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7 X Store Specialist: Beauty, Woolworths Ilanga Nelspruit

Listing reference: woolw_001455
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
Location: Mpumalanga
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
To promote the Woolworths beauty range to the customer utilizing specialist knowledge to maximize sales by influencing and driving availability of the right products at the right time whilst exceeding customer expectations.
Job description
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
Manage stock levels
Ensure shopkeeping disciplines are continuously in place by adhering to Operation manuals and display maintenance principles
Ensure cosmetics sales are in line with agreed sales budgets
Minimise shrinkage in line with store targets
Participate in team to ensure achievement of department and store goals and general store operational duties
Control administration – (IBT’s, RTM’s, price discrepancy reports)
Good housekeeping standards and sales delivery according to target
Always maintain customer service levels
Minimize tester waste and shrinkage
Management of self, appearance and standards
Communicate any irregularities to Store Team Leader
Deliver a sound knowledge of products
Create the appropriate ambience in department through maintaining standards
Minimum requirements
Be available and flexible to work different shifts and across the store
Have relevant experience and skills
Passion for retail and selling
“Living the Brand” – personal leadership and attitude to work
Passion for Customer – establish lifelong relationships with our customers
Versatile communication Skills
Attention to detail/ accuracy
Able to work well within a team
Problem solving ability
Proactive/Initiative
Action and results driven
Well groomed with appropriate use of cosmetics

​You will need:

• Minimum Grade 12 * Qualification or experience in Cosmetology * Knowledge of brands * Minimum 1yr experience in Beauty Sales environment essential

How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application form to Div2ResourcingRegion8@woolworths.co.za​​​ . Please note, that if you have not received a written response from us on your application within 6 weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.

Closing date: 08/05/2026

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PACKAGING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Listing reference: woolw_001456

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 May 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 support and enable the delivery of the packaging component of Product and ranges through driving and managing adherence to milestone delivery with all members across the matrix. In doing so, driving and inputting into the Foods Business strategy to ensure we deliver sustainable profit growth.

Job description

• Input and plan packaging design & roll out needs of category area as per 12 – 18 month operating plan
• Opal & FPI champion, driving the new system and assisting matrix with milestones
• Track & drive adherence to the timelines with all key stakeholders for all scoped projects as set in the FPI Innovation system
• Internal stakeholders: matrix teams (Incl. technologist, buyer, buyer assistant and PD), packaging & print specialists, marketing account Managers, system support specialists, legal team (i.e. trademarks, naming conventions.)
• External stakeholders : suppliers, printers , external design studio , external DTP teams, courier company
• Inputs and responsibilities within the packaging and design process:
• Participate in concept and supplier blue sky meetings where packaging is front of mind with product. GBJ consideration etc.
• Ensure packaging complies to the legislation of various countries outside of RSA
• Packaging specification to be captured in the FPI Innovation system
• Ensure SKU & Range Overview & FOP Briefs have been submitted
• Input the cost centre owner for design and ensure that the cost estimate gets approved (incl. Photographer, stylist etc.)
• Co-ordinate required pre-prods with all key stakeholders timeously incl. print production meetings and manage any requirements in support of; e.g. mock-up’s, product samples.
• Confirm and supply Dielines for Design Finalisation
• Track & drive adherence to the timelines escalating non adherence / slippage to appropriate Matrix team heads
• Assist the Product developer with Legal trade mark search: e.g. google searches
• Co-ordinate the sign off of travel tests with key stakeholders (PD, tech & supplier) to ensure workable packaging specification. Submit sample to space planning team for layout pre-work, once approved.
• Co-ordinate the approvals of red and black seal of packaging (if required e.g. tins, printed glass, prepress)
• Collate information for RO and obtaining sign off from supplier and PD
• Input and responsibilities for artwork & pack copy roll-out / DTP
• Optimise relationships with the matrix team; take part in team meetings, status on each new or upgraded product. Weekly management meeting attendance.
• Obtaining Printer specifications and ensure that the Print pre production occurs and that specs are supplied to Print Technologist
• Assign the cost centre owner for artwork and ensure that the cost estimate gets approved
• Ensure that the  DTP cost are signed off by buyer and ensure agency has receipt
• Before external agency brief artwork/pack copy roll-out request oracle PO and ensure agency have receipt before job commences
• Manage invoices against signed off quote
• Ensure accuracy and usability with packaging printer and Account manager of worksmaps / die-line before roll-out
• Ensure that the packaging specialist has confirmed packaging recyclable claims
• Ensuring that that the relevant trademark searches have been completed and communicate outcome to Matrix team
• Check AWB is completed to best practice and aligns to design sign off layout within 48 hours to allow for amends before AWB submit deadline. Off-line with matrix team.
• Ensure OPRL and other packaging requirement listed are correct on 1st pass including dieline and print specs
• Organise ‘team sign off sessions’ as required. – with Key stakeholders on urgent projects
• Record keeping and time management of key stakeholders input at each stage, incl. supplier reverts (‘tracker’) against agreed timelines at on-set of project.
• Tracking & Drive adherence to the timelines escalating non adherence to timeline to appropriate Matrix team heads
• Input required at printer stage:
• Agree on expected date for chromalin / print proof sign off with supplier / printers and manage key stakeholders signoff.
• Co-ordinate On press approval with print supplier and Print technologist.
• Ensure barcodes scans and is approved Buyer/ buyer assistant.
• Confirm receipt of press approval / print approval (ideally filed under the hard drive packaging folder) for future record keeping.
• Complete SKU on Opal
• Circulate the DF sessions agenda to ensure key stakeholders are kept informed at all times, and escalate any issues with sufficient time to stakeholders
• Outside of process other responsibilities include: 
• Reviewing current processes and make proposals with a view to improving them
• Setting up supplier meetings which inform relevant packaging critical path  stages
• Send parcels to assist the packaging development process (Suppliers, printers, etc.)
• Organizing  packaging mock-up’s for strategic meetings, design or marketing requirements
• Received and co-ordinate the sign off gold seals , incl. Management
• Submit gold seals to the space planning ,  on-line and management team
• Assisting with online pack upgrades etc. To ensure all products are up to date and in new packaging
• Driving shelf builds and mock ups of new range
• Provide electronic range overviews or hard copy reference of each range in its greater design for the category.
• Drive packaging reduction with packaging suppliers, PD and Central Technology.
• Collaborate with new and existing suppliers to push the boundaries in packaging.
• Recognize financial impact of decisions on the business, to work more effectively with the team

Minimum requirements

• Relevant 3-year degree / diploma
• Basic understanding of the different printing processes & materials
• Understanding of the design & print stages and timelines which inform the critical path.
• Understanding of costs involved and how one can influence them.
• Knowledge of stores and the retail environment
• Understanding of category packaging trends & how they could support & inform the category strategy
• Good understanding of specific area printable packaging needs
• Excellent co-ordination and time management skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Good presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong service delivery mind set.
• Problem solving skills to find creative solutions to barriers
• Project and budget management skills would be advantages.
• Comprehensive understanding of foods labeling policies and legislation
• Passion to deliver to a deadline.
• Strong integration and people skills
• A brilliant negotiator
• A team player
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Analytical and logical skills
• The ability to work interdependently       

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