Woolies Vacancies

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Stock Financial Analyst

Listing reference: woolw_001112

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 March 2025

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Administration

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To manage the RMS stock system integrity and financial stock including movement reporting.

Job description

·       Accountable for driving stock query resolution with all relevant stakeholders (IT, Merchandise, ROG and Supply Chain).

·       Accountable for understanding the technical processes for stock from end to end.

·       Accountable for understanding certain technical query statements in Oracle/RMS.

·       Accountable for communication to BUFM’s on all stock and gross profit inventory adjustment issues.

·       Accountable for checking integrity of Stock reports in Data Warehouse General Ledger/RMS.

·       Responsible for ensuring that the RMS hospital and ATA (All Transactions Audits) is monitored relating to stocktakes at all Woolworths locations.

·       Responsible for ensuring that RMS internal diagnostics are monitored.

·       Accountable operationally and financially for stocktakes of corporate stores, division 5 stores and all warehouses including reporting of the stores stocktake cycles (including the maintaining of the stocktake published schedule).

·       Responsible for the reconciliation of certain stock balance sheet accounts (clearing accounts etc).

·       Resolving store / warehouse queries and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately in the general ledger (Triceps to RMS to Oracle).

·       Responsible for ensuring that all the DC’s and Xdock alignments are by facilitating meetings regarding mock and actual alignments with the respective Supply Chain managers and IT support staff.

·       Providing input into finance policies, principles and procedures.

·       Work shopping with relevant stakeholders to understand and communicate finance’s business requirement across multiple departments/divisions.

·       Working with the Business Systems Analyst to communicate the business requirement and ongoing interaction to ensure that any development meets the business need.

·       Assisting with the analysis of process changes, risk impacts and communication required.

·       Responsible for status reporting, feedback on issues and risks.

·       Responsible for clearing unknown and error interface reports .

·       Responsible for monitoring CA Finance stock group Unicentre and resolve any store related queries logged.

·       Adhoc requests.

Minimum requirements

Technical and Functional

·       Understand and apply financial accounting principles and concepts including knowledge of IFRS.

·       Able to use and solve problems in a large, complex, integrated Finance IT system and to process large volumes of financial transactions.

·       Apply to apply accounting knowledge in a large IT driven accounting environment and identify financial exposure and risk.

·       Able to effectively use financial business reporting systems (e.g. Cognos, Qlikview, Hyperion and Oracle Financials)etc.

·       Strong Excel skills etc.

·       Extracting data from SQL queries for RMS, Oracle and Datawarehouse.

 Minimum Qualification

·       Accounting Degree / National Diploma or equivalent .

·       2-5 years in experience in either stock (inventory) or supply chain environment (FMCG industry).

Behavioral Skills

·       Good communication skills (verbal and written)

·       Integrity and sound judgement ability

·       Attention to detail

·       Accuracy

·       Deadline driven

·       Team player

SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER:FOODSERVICES

Listing reference: woolw_001117

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 March 2025

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

As a Senior Product Developer in a world-class food retailer, you will champion our customer centric product strategy within our Food Service division, which includes WCafe and Now Now. Your key focus will be to develop and deliver innovative, commercially viable product solutions that are anchored in quality and sustainability that will influence the way our nation eats. You will lead and inspire world class teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to influence, guide and steer the execution of a customer centric product strategy.

Job description

• Influence strategic product direction and implement and apply into category development plans for the relevant department(s)
• Drive and uphold a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework.
• Support, mentor, and collaborate with teams and key stakeholders to deliver industry leadership position.
• Inspire and cultivate a thriving culture and an environment of creativity, growth, knowledge and empowerment.
• Influence, set and drive product development processes and supporting systems.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Degree/ Diploma/ Qualification in Food and Consumer Science, Chef, Restaurant Industry management & operations.​
• 5-8 yrs experience in the food industry or relevant Foodservice industry experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Food product development, Retail, FMCG brand management or hospitality essential
• Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organization
• Network of Food supplier relations – Local/ International
• Strong project management and leadership skills would advantageous.
• MDP course or equivalent would be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Gift Wrapping Assistant, Till Operator, and Sales Assistant

Listing reference: woolw_001115

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 March 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Textile/Clothing

Location: Bellville

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

These roles combine customer-facing duties with operational tasks across gift wrapping, sales assistance, and till operations. The aim is to provide exceptional service while maintaining smooth operations in the store.

Job description

Gift Wrapping Assistant:

To offer high-quality gift wrapping services, ensuring a positive customer experience and an attractive, well-organized gift wrapping station.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert gift wrapping for customer purchases, offering different styles and materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing gift-wrapping area.
• Assist customers in choosing the appropriate wrapping and packaging options.
• Ensure all wrapped gifts meet company standards for presentation and quality.
• Provide a pleasant, helpful service and engage customers in a friendly, professional manner.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF is an advantage.
• Creativity and attention to detail in gift presentation.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, especially in retail, is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Till Operator:

To process payments accurately according to till procedures, ensuring smooth transactions and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, balance, and sign off on float at the start of the shift.
• Handle customer transactions at the till, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the till station.
• Balance the till float at the end of each shift and report discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with cash handling procedures and company policies.
• Provide friendly, efficient service, greeting customers as they check out.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF would be advantageous.
• Basic numerical skills: counting, understanding figures, basic addition, and subtraction.
• Previous experience operating tills or handling payments in a retail environment is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage cash accurately.

Sales Assistant:

To support customers with product selection and provide exceptional service, while maintaining a clean and organized sales floor.

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in selecting products and offer information on promotions or special offers.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and visually appealing sales floor.
• Restock products, ensuring shelves are well-stocked and products are neatly displayed.
• Help with product placement, ensuring the store follows visual merchandising standards.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism and courtesy.
• Support the store team in achieving sales targets.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of product features, benefits, and store offerings.
• Previous retail experience is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies (For All Roles):

• Essential:
  • Adhering to principles and values.
  • Relating and networking with customers and colleagues.
  • Attention to detail, ensuring quality service in all tasks (gift wrapping, till operation, sales assistance).
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to handle difficult situations calmly.
  • Following instructions and store procedures.
  • Action-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks, especially during peak hours.

Other:

• Be available and flexible to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to work across various store departments (gift wrapping, tills, sales floor) as needed.

Minimum requirements

• Help with product placement, ensuring the store follows visual merchandising standards.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism and courtesy.
• Support the store team in achieving sales targets.

Store Specialist: Interactive

Listing reference: woolw_001116

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 March 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Bryanston

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To prepare the deli food and to service deli customers

Job description

• Prepare rotisserie chicken and other take away foods
• Ensure that the counter is stocked and has visually appealing displays
• Ensure stock rotation disciplines are adhered to
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Maintain and complete all documentation i.e. temperature recording, probe and scale calibration
• Use product knowledge to suggest buying options
• Ensure that waste is identified and removed

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Technical knowledge and skills:
• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF would be advantageous
• Exceptional hygiene skills
• Experience as a deli assistant or working for a catering company or equivalent (foods handling environment) is beneficial
• Proficient in English
Behavioural competencies Essential
• Relating and networking
• Persuading and influencing
• Customer focus
• Following instructions and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Presenting and communicating information
Other
• Be available and flexible to work different shifts and across the store

“As a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions.”

DISPLAY PLANNER (6 MONTH CONTRACT)

Listing reference: woolw_001113

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 March 2025

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

Ensuring that the Category Strategy is implemented and reflected on planograms in the most effective and visually appealing use of foods space by preparing, and/or maintaining store planograms, in adherence to display principles and maintaining chain store image.

Job description

• Ensure planograms continually match the store catalogue, the store meterage and the business blueprint layouts
• Creating planograms for new stores (or amending existing stores when new initiatives are introduced)
• Create and maintain model layouts per display groups / departments
• Capturing and tracking of all relevant info for new lines and seasonal launch products      
• Ensure planograms are adapted to take account of changes in store sales trends
• Build productive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure optimal process flow
• Participate in departmental meetings, range reviews & category assessments.
• Ensure that there are on time launches and planogram downloads for foods windows.
• Understand the Category strategy and key financial performance indicators in order to ensure the right products has the right space and is in the right place.
• Evaluate Space for product range and catalogue.
• Increase TPLM based on space proportions for products.
• Participate, support and influence department reviews by ensuring that the KPI’s analysis is ready for the reviews
• Drive profitability together with the matrix team
• Support Stores with category display queries and incidents.
• Conduct Audits & utilise reports to ensure a successful download.
• Utilise reporting tools in order to make informed decisions.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 2-3 years of retail experience
• Good merchant & merchandising skills
• Store experience within a retail FMCG environment will be an advantage  
• Understanding of space management principles and processes
• Understanding customer profiles, customer shopping behaviour & store formats and segmentation
• Understanding of basic business processes and how sales are generated
• Ability to analyse and interpret trends and impact of space planning on sales
• Ability to identify problems and to develop and implement a workable solution
• Ability to do detailed planning based on analyses – past and future events and ensure plans are followed through
• Computer literacy – Computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing and presentation packages
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate events and plan for them
• Assertive communication skills
• Ability to be productive in a pressurised environment
• Adaptable – ability to adapt and change direction and focus quickly
• Team player – the willingness to adapt to team goals and work effectively with a group of colleagues in an interdependent way.
• Ability to interact with various individuals on different levels i.e matrix team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to articulate ideas clearly
• Customer centred – Understanding “ Think Customer” first which ultimately affects the customer shopping experience. Willing to obtain, interpret and implement customer feedback
• Preference for working with detailed analytical tasks

Customer assistant (Multiskilled inclusive of tills, merchandising, shelf packer)

Listing reference: woolw_001114

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 March 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Merchandising

Location: Cape Town North

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To deliver exceptional customer service at the till points, thereby creating a positive, lasting impression as the customer leaves the store. Also, to ensure that Food Supply Chain disciplines are maintained. These disciplines would include health and safety as well as correct food handling and merchandising principles.

Job description

Applies selling skills.

·       Demonstrates an understanding of World of Difference by offering non-Woolworths card customers the Woolworths loyalty card.

·       Offers the customers available services (e.g., utility bill payments and airtime)

·       Meets customers’ needs and expectations by asking, listening to and advising customers as to options/services/products available.

·       Offers alternatives to the customer if the product is not available.

Processes till transactions effectively

·       Processes till transactions efficiently and effectively in line with till policies and procedures e.g., checks scanned price against SKU ticket (product price in FSA stores)

·       Scans and packs efficiently at till point and checks all payments for irregularities.

·       Understands and promote the different methods of payment or transactions (e.g., Gift cards, World of difference cards)

Effective management of stock

·       Implement stock rotation and removes waste while replenishing shelves.

·       Maintain cold chain and hygiene standards while replenishing stock on the sales floor.

·       Ensure stock rotation and segregation is implemented in back areas.

·       Identify and isolate quality concerns / Return to Vendors (RTV’s) while replenishing stock.

·       Identify sell-outs and ensure that the market is pulled forward / faced up throughout the day.

·       Ensures that stockroom stock is represented on the sales floor.

·       Understand the fitting room policy.

Demonstrates product knowledge and standards.

·       Knows what special events are being promoted in the store (e.g., Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day)

·       Demonstrate product knowledge by highlighting features and benefits of the product in their department.

·       Implements gridding and rack alignment in accordance with the in-store guide.

·       Knows what new lines and promotions have come into their department.

·       To have appropriate product knowledge to advise customers according to their lifestyle and segmentation and identify location of products in their department.

Adheres to shop keeping disciplines.

·       Maintain a hygienic, safe and well-organised till point.

·       Ensure that the Gap policy is adhered to while replenishing.

·       Pack shelves according to planograms and shelf edge labels

·       Keeps the department neat, clean and tidy as per the hygiene standards.

Minimise shrinkage.

·       Reporting acts of dishonesty related to shrinkage and fraud to your line manager or shrinkage hotline, Report suspicious individuals in your area to security or management.

·       Minimising shrinkage by adhering to all corporate store disciplines.

·       Understand and apply red flag processes where applicable.

·       Ensure buddy system is in place in your area.

·       Awareness of suspicious activity in your area

Demonstrates personal leadership.

·       Demonstrates self-discipline with regards to attendance, dress code policy, hygiene, and timekeeping

·       Attends/is informed of the game plan/team meeting to know the day’s focus.

Minimum requirements

· Available and flexible to work different shifts.

· Relevant working experience in a similar environment will be advantageous.

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