Spar Vacancies

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

Store Planner

Listing reference: spar_000738

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Stores and Inventory

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to work closely with Senior Development Manager and liaise with retailers on trends, specifications within the built environment and to implement new ideas, procedures into retail through layouts, presentations and teamwork.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Prepare initial brief document with relevant parties
• Prepare as built plans and existing asset register
• Onsite measurement of existing structures
• Prepare new and existing store layout plans
• Prepare full pack of working drawings for issue to site.
• Research and Developments on new trends, equipment, and
specifications
• Manage and document relevant information through administrative
procedures
• Prepare detailed presentations for interior design aesthetics 3D
• Work in a team environment to achieve targets and deadlines
• Compile store photos of existing and new stores
• Aptitude of space planning
• Liaise with internal stakeholder per project

Minimum requirements

QUALFICATION:

• Matric

• Diploma in Interior Design or Architectural Draughting

EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Well trained Sketchup
• Well trained in Revit
• Knowledge of CoreIDraw advantageous

SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office
• Be enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Be self-motivated and a team player

• Be energetic and prepared to travel and work longer hours from time
to time.
• Have the ability to operate under pressure
• Have artistic flair and attention to detail
• Understand the built environment and retail design sector
• Have a technical drawing ability
• Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time

Store Buyer – Pinetown Build It

Listing reference: spar_000734

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

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

Location: Pinetown

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

SPAR Pinetown Build It is currently recruiting for a Store Buyer to join their dynamic team.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Place orders on suppliers in a manner that ensures that there are no out of stock situations in the store.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure KVI’s always and other products 80% in stock
• Create purchase orders
• Place purchase orders
• Monitor outstanding orders
• Purchases promotional lines as per promotions schedule
• Place orders for supplier special offers

Minimum requirements

• Senior Certificate Matric
• Good product knowledge in hardware 
• Team player
• Honest 
• Reliable
• Disciplined
• Manage direct reports 
• Sober habits
• Good computer skills with IQ (or equivalent) a requirement 
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills 
• Work under pressure
• Able to work under pressure

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
3. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.
4. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.
6. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”

Real Estate Manager : New Site Growth

Listing reference: spar_000748

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Property and Real Estate

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

SPAR SPAR Western Cape DC , a division of The SPAR Group Ltd. is recruiting for a Real Estate Manager to join their dynamic team. They will be reporting to the Senior Manager: Real Estate – Coastal.

Job description

The purpose of the Real Estate Manager: New Site Growth is to drive top line sales growth in respect of new sites. With the overall responsibility for new site strategies and growth plans per format, and across Brands within a designated geography, the incumbent must also contribute to developing a strong professional real estate capability within the team.

Key Performance Areas 

• Contributes to the new site strategy (36-month cycle; including sales growth targets) in the region for new sites and space optimisation per format
• Participates in planning sessions for new site growth in support of regional goals by format and Brand
• Collaborates with Retail Operations and other internal role players regarding new site and space developments and key process inputs
• Provides input on real estate and governance processes to ensure effective decision making
• Submits contingency plans to address strategy and goal shortfalls
• Drives relationships with the Property Development community, and other stakeholders within the real estate ecosystem
• Collaborates and makes input with internal retail operations, development, and finance departments in respect of financial feasibilities
• Prepares market and site analysis to drive informed decision making
• Presents findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and teams, through formal decision-making forums
• Presents new site proposals to Regional Guild Committees
• Negotiates and concludes lease agreements and legal contracts across all Brands, in accordance with best practice and Company policy
• Prepares requisite documentation in motivation of new head lease agreements with the Senior manager: Real Estate
• Manages Retailer relationships and provides real estate support and guidance.
• Contributes to Real Estate capability building within a region and provides leadership support as assigned
• Provides monthly reports and updates to Real Estate and Retail Operations Executives
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by management

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Administration, Legal or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Real Estate sector, preferably retail environment
• 8 years’ experience negotiating and concluding lease renewals and agreements
• Demonstrated ability to meet growth targets and create effective business networks in the property sector
• A proven track record in managing multiple business demands
• Proven experience in building successful partnerships with senior executives and key stakeholders in large, diverse, federated organisations
• A valid drivers’ licence and the ability to travel extensively 

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate practices and finances with the ability to assess property viability
• Excellent negotiator with proven lease negotiation skills and business acumen
• Ability to read, write and comprehend legal documents and draft lease agreements
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills 

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

• Excellent stakeholder and partner influencing and engagement skills
• Outstanding demonstrated written business and legal communication skills as well as presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan, manage and organise multiple priorities
• Demonstrates leadership and can guide and influence others through effective communication
• Demonstrated ability to produce commercial analysis, reports, and presentations.
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

SPAR Western Cape is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan. 

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
3. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.
4. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.
6. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”

Admin Manager

Listing reference: spar_000735

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

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

Location: Pinetown

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Pinetown Build It is currently recruiting for and Admin Manager to join their dynamic team.

Job description

PURPOSE
Ensure that all administrative procedures and processes followed and operate on a real-time basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficient system administration and operation
• Ensure that trade creditors are paid accurately and timeously paid
• Administration of the banking process
• All policies and procedures accurate and up to date
• Manage all expenses
• Staff Maintenance
• Effective teamwork with store staff

Minimum requirements

• Senior Certificate
• 5 years’ experience FMCG
• Bookkeeping working knowledge – qualification an advantage
• Proficiency in IQ
• Relevant Build it In-House programmes
• Team player
• Honest
• Reliable
• Self-starter
• Ethical
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Work well within a team
• Excellent reporting skills
• Good computer skills with IQ & Microsoft office

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
3. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.
4. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.
6. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”

Solutions Architect – Retail & Omnichannel

Listing reference: spar_000744

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: IT-Architecture

Location: Pinetown

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

SPAR Head Office is looking to recruit a Solutions Architect – Retail and Omnichannel to join their dynamic team.

Job description

Purpose:

The Solutions Architect contributes to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects across Retail and Omnichannel environment by translating strategies and requirements into technical solutions. The incumbent must manage the integrity and evolution of an integrated architecture and system standards based on business and customer needs. In addition, this role works with the Retail & Omnichannel Product Portfolio Teams on a day-to-day basis by managing standards, providing key architectural input, working closely with functional/systems analysts identifying opportunities and ensuring feasibility risks have been addressed.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contributes to Retail & Omnichannel strategic planning, combining business vision and industry standard methodologies to help define the technical strategy
• Directs and reviews architectural artifacts (for example, proofs of concept, prototypes, architectural designs) and ensures design integrity
• Works with stakeholders to define the future architectural roadmap for Retail & Omnichannel products, adopting ‘best fit’ technology innovation wherever necessary
• Drives specific strategic initiatives and works with cross functional teams and technical partners to deliver business outcomes
• Ensures that technical program processes are simple, executable, and sustainable for future use with manageable rollout plans
• Collaborates with all key stakeholders, including IT Technology Managers, Development Partners, Business Teams, Retailers and the DCs per Region
• Works with the Business Retail & Omnichannel Teams and the relevant Product Teams to ensure regular communication updates to facilitate understanding and delivery

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data & Analytics Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related discipline
  Additional relevant specialist qualification is preferable
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products focused on an extensive customer base
• Strong track record in working closely with architecture design on large-scale software development projects
• At least 5 years’ experience in VAS, Financial Services, Retail and Omnichannel operations with demonstrated understanding of digital and Omnichannel platforms and technology strongly preferred
• Experience directly managing third party developers to design and update Omnichannel related applications
• Experience with Industry leading Commerce Engines, CRM’s, PIM and Loyalty platforms
• Expertise in Architecture and System Design; Good knowledge of Infrastructure design
• Software Product delivery methodologies and Retail Technology Awareness

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner
• An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills
• Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail
• Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results
• Good judgment, agility and responsiveness to emergent challenges

Spar retail stores (pty) ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s employment equity plan.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
3. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.
4. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.
6. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”

Solutions Architect – Retail & Omnichannel

Listing reference: spar_000744

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: IT-Architecture

Location: Pinetown

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

SPAR Head Office is looking to recruit a Solutions Architect – Retail and Omnichannel to join their dynamic team.

Job description

Purpose:

The Solutions Architect contributes to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects across Retail and Omnichannel environment by translating strategies and requirements into technical solutions. The incumbent must manage the integrity and evolution of an integrated architecture and system standards based on business and customer needs. In addition, this role works with the Retail & Omnichannel Product Portfolio Teams on a day-to-day basis by managing standards, providing key architectural input, working closely with functional/systems analysts identifying opportunities and ensuring feasibility risks have been addressed.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contributes to Retail & Omnichannel strategic planning, combining business vision and industry standard methodologies to help define the technical strategy
• Directs and reviews architectural artifacts (for example, proofs of concept, prototypes, architectural designs) and ensures design integrity
• Works with stakeholders to define the future architectural roadmap for Retail & Omnichannel products, adopting ‘best fit’ technology innovation wherever necessary
• Drives specific strategic initiatives and works with cross functional teams and technical partners to deliver business outcomes
• Ensures that technical program processes are simple, executable, and sustainable for future use with manageable rollout plans
• Collaborates with all key stakeholders, including IT Technology Managers, Development Partners, Business Teams, Retailers and the DCs per Region
• Works with the Business Retail & Omnichannel Teams and the relevant Product Teams to ensure regular communication updates to facilitate understanding and delivery

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data & Analytics Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related discipline
  Additional relevant specialist qualification is preferable
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products focused on an extensive customer base
• Strong track record in working closely with architecture design on large-scale software development projects
• At least 5 years’ experience in VAS, Financial Services, Retail and Omnichannel operations with demonstrated understanding of digital and Omnichannel platforms and technology strongly preferred
• Experience directly managing third party developers to design and update Omnichannel related applications
• Experience with Industry leading Commerce Engines, CRM’s, PIM and Loyalty platforms
• Expertise in Architecture and System Design; Good knowledge of Infrastructure design
• Software Product delivery methodologies and Retail Technology Awareness

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner
• An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills
• Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail
• Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results
• Good judgment, agility and responsiveness to emergent challenges

Spar retail stores (pty) ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s employment equity plan.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
3. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.
4. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.
6. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”

Real Estate Manager :Inland

Listing reference: spar_000746

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Property and Real Estate

Location: Tembisa

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

SPAR North Rand is currently recruiting for a Real Estate Manager: Inland to join our dynamic team.

Job description

The purpose of the Real Estate Manager: Inland is to drive top line sales growth in respect of new sites. With the overall responsibility for new site strategies and growth plans per format, and across Brands within a designated geography, the incumbent must also contribute to developing a strong professional real estate capability within the team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contributes to the new site strategy (36-month cycle; including sales growth targets) in the region for new sites and space optimisation per format.
• Participates in planning sessions for new site growth in support of regional goals by format and Brand.
• Collaborates with Retail Operations and other internal role players regarding new site and space developments and key process inputs.
• Provides input on real estate and governance processes to ensure effective decision making.
• Submits contingency plans to address strategy and goal shortfalls.
• Drives relationships with the Property Development community, and other stakeholders within the real estate ecosystem.
• Collaborates and makes input with internal retail operations, development, and finance departments in respect of financial feasibilities.
• Prepares market and site analysis to drive informed decision making.
• Presents findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and teams, through formal decision-making forums.
• Presents new site proposals to Regional Guild Committees.
• Negotiates and concludes lease agreements and legal contracts across all Brands, in accordance with best practice and Company policy.
• Prepares requisite documentation in motivation of new head lease agreements with the Senior manager: Real Estate.
• Manages Retailer relationships and provides real estate support and guidance.
• Contributes to Real Estate capability building within a region and provides leadership support as assigned.
• Provides monthly reports and updates to Real Estate and Retail Operations Executives.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by management.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Legal or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Real Estate sector, preferably retail environment.
• 8 years’ experience negotiating and concluding lease renewals and agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet growth targets and create effective business networks in the property sector.
• A proven track record in managing multiple business demands.
• Proven experience in building successful partnerships with senior executives and key stakeholders in large, diverse, federated organisations.
• A valid drivers’ licence and the ability to travel extensively.

Desirable Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate practices and finances with the ability to assess business and property viability.
• Excellent negotiator with proven lease negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend legal documents and draft lease agreements.
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

• Excellent stakeholder and partner influencing and engagement skills.
• Outstanding demonstrated written business and legal communication skills as well as presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan, manage and organise multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates leadership and can guide and influence others through effective communication.
• Demonstrated ability to produce commercial analysis, reports, and presentations.
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational.

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

“Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”.

1. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes.
2. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly.
3. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will.
4. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties.
6. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IR@justice.gov.za, if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information.

By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.”

Category Manager – Liquor

Listing reference: spar_000741

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 9 May 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

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

Location: Pinetown

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

SPAR KZN is looking to recruit a Category Manager – Liquor to join their dynamic team.

Job description

PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to work with the National Merchandising Manager (Liquor), the Regional Liquor buyers and supplier partners in coordinating the sourcing, procurement, pricing, and assortment for the liquor category, in conjunction with the national advertising strategy & promotional framework, ensuring that the commercial success of all TOPS advertising is planned, executed & performance reviewed. This role will involve analysing sales trends, negotiating with supplier partners, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations whilst maximizing profitability & customer satisfaction.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Achieve budgeted sales & profit targets.
• Generate & analyse category reports to track DC & scanned; weekly, monthly & quarterly performance, including reports tracking post promotion performance.
• Meeting with suppliers to negotiate cost & sell prices on promotional products & National KVI products, optimising retailer margins & DC profitability. Negotiate monthly rewards products & pricings, including Spar2U deals aligned to the National SPAR2U Promotion Calendar.
• Keep the Advertising & Promotions controller & Junior Liquor Buyer updated on promotional grids, including
• Promotion price checks with Silo before the marketing team send TOPS advertising to print.
• Co-ordinate the supplier claims process for Trading terms, Adhoc Leaflet, Promotions and Press between supplier & Finance, keeping accurate record of transactions & timely settlement from suppliers.
• TOPS at SPAR wants to be the preferred retail partner for our suppliers, Co-ordinate the new product listing process by liaising with CO listing team, CATMAN & suppliers for the required documentation & samples.
• Oversee planograms & shelf placement to maximise visibility of National strategic supplier partners, aligning to the retail media framework & calendar.
• Collaborate with CO & regional logistics teams to monitor KVI & Promotion inventory levels, supply chain efficiencies, inbound & outbound fill rates.
• Collaborate with the Encork private label lead to source opportunities for exclusive & private label expansion into Spirits & LADS.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability team, to identify opportunities to develop small business supplier partners with future growth potential and consider innovative options to ensure we trading sustainably & responsibly.
• Consumer price perception, Working with Silo to co-ordinate a monthly & quarterly competitor promotion tracking report.
• Co-ordinate alignment with the national advertising grid & the retail media digital store connect platform, providing tangible leadership to grow Store Connect as targeted, within the “Kulcha” framework.
• Co-ordinating a program that provides leadership to our retailers & suppliers for Cold room category implementation excellence, leading the market in LAD’S & provides execution excellence in ambient space.
• Demand planning, considering strategic supplier partner growth targets, the most efficient supply chain to maximise cost efficiency for all stakeholders & excellent service for our retailers.

Minimum requirements

• Matric.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in marketing and business management, supply chain, or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the liquor industry, with knowledge of liquor trends, regulations, consumer behaviour.
• Sound knowledge of FMCG Marketing with an ability to lead & collaborate cross- functionally.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications (Excel and PowerPoint essential). Proficient
  data analysis & inventory management systems.
• SPAR Buying and Catman Systems knowledge is advantageous.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:

• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity.
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• A strategic thinker who has strong drive for innovative ways of resolving business challenges.
• Strong numeric skills and sound financial acumen.
• Ability to build strategic working relationships and be customer focused.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven and acknowledged team player.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner.
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational.
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills.
• Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail.
• Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results.
• Exceptional leadership qualities.

Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative action policy.

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Category Controller

Listing reference: spar_000739

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 May 2025

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

The purpose of this job is to provide administrative support to the Category Manager including compiling and circulating certain daily, monthly, and annual reports, to assist the category manager with basic replenishment buying and ensuring that all day-to-day administration is maintained and updated.

Job description

Responsibilities:

•Assistant to the Category Manager.
•Basic category replenishment.
•Daily analysis of key statistics and financial control.
•Daily monitoring of inbound and outbound service levels.
•Vendor and account maintenance and management.
•Proactively manage out of stocks
•Remove any discontinued stock items as per the supplier information.
•Capture added demand products.
•Ensure promotional quantities are correct.
•Monitor stock levels, stock age and unproductive inventory, daily.
•Check products are listed on the AS400 with the correct vendor pack.
•List any new products on AS400.
•Ensure data is clean on AS400, correct prices and quantities.
•Preparation and submission of certain daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
•Co-ordination of Marketing communication to retailers and suppliers.
•Perform any other reasonable task requested by management.

Minimum requirements

Qualification:

•National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12).
•Marketing or Purchasing related Degree/Diploma

Experience

•1-2 years working experience in FMCG related field.
•Computer literate on MS Office package (Word, Intermediate/Advanced
•Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Skills:

•Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
•Attention to Detail (Work Standards).
•Customer Focused.
•Able to work under pressure.
•Organised and systematic.
•Sound Interpersonal skills.
•Negotiation skills.
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
•High stress tolerance

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