Pick n Pay Vacancies

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Senior Manager Technical & Digital Media

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Manages performance marketing and paid digital media in the funnel and ensures qualified traffic into the omnichannel (Shops and ASAP)

Minimum requirements

Degree in Marketing, IT, or Engineering

Certifications in MarTech platforms such as Meta, Google AI, X, and/or TikTok (preferred)

5-8 years experience in Digital Performance and Paid Media Marketing

Technical Skills
MarTech platforms, HTML/CSS basics, Marketing automation tools. Tech Stacks, Data Excellence
Proficient in coding, Meta expertise, Google expert, AI expert, paid media expert

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Systems Thinking

Technical Acumen

Verbal and written communication

Solid decision-making skills

Deadline driven with a sense of urgency

Key responsibilities

Ensure all digital marketing materials meet technical specs

Measure and report for digital suppliers

Manage supplier campaigns

Bridge communication between creative teams and digital leads, plan and execute digital campaign, integrate CDP to Meta, Integrate CDP to Smart Shopper

Manage paid media agencies

Manage paid media budgets for Pick n Pay

Closing date: 08 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Head Marketing Operations

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Owns and drives the marketing operational calendar, vendor engagement, and execution timelines to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality delivery of marketing materials. Manages Marketing Budgets, designs, develops and implement marketing process (T-180).

Minimum requirements

BCOM/Honours in Marketing, Operations Management or related field

15+ years proven marketing operations or retail marketing experience

Technical Skills
Marketing workflow management
Vendor management,
Project management tools
Compliance and QC in execution
Budget Management and Cost Savings
Excellence in Retail Analog and short order work in a small internal agency

Competencies

Accountability

Agility

Planning and Organising

Stakeholder Management

Business Insight

Knowledge Management

Conflict Management

Innovation

Solid Judgement and Decision Making

Sense of Urgency and Drive

High level of detail

Excellent management skills

Key responsibilities

Own the execution of the operational marketing calendar and execution timelines
Manage vendor relationships for all analog (TV, Radio, Print, OOH) and studio delivery
Collaborate with commercial and trading for promotional timing. Collaborate with Integrated Marketers for delivery
Optimise operational workflows for marketing delivery speed. Manage and control the T – 180 process and ensure the business controls
Lead and manage customer relations, media strategy and buying, DTP and Design Studio

Closing date: 08 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Head Retail Public Relations

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Manages media relations and external communications to enhance brand reputation, drive PR strategy, and support executive communication and crisis response. Managing events, creators, influencers and ESOV related activities for the brand and customer events.

Minimum requirements

BCOM Public Relations/ Communications/Journalism/ Marketing or BA English

5+ years’ experience in PR or communications, preferably in retail/FMCG

Technical Skills
Media monitoring tools, Press release and media list management, Crisis response protocols, External communications tools, Reputation tracking

Competencies

Brand Stewardship

Conflict Management

Influencing

Integrity

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge Management

Collaboration

Business Insight

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement the company PR strategy to create ESOV for Pick n Pay, be the go-to for the media for Retail PR with the customer as the primary audience

Manage media relations and build positive media coverage

Coordinate with legal and leadership on crisis responses

Align public messaging with brand values and initiatives

Support executive communication and brand storytelling

Work with Integrated Leaders and help with the PR briefs in the customer events/ Retail PR Sections of Customer Events Briefs and Brand

Be the sounding board for all work to ensure we hit the right notes culturally and with the public. Check all work for relevance

Manage influencers and creators

Manage Pick n Pay PR partners

Closing date: 08 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Head Marketing Regions Franchises and POS

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Leads the development and execution of regional and franchise marketing strategies, ensuring campaign localization, brand alignment, and execution excellence across store formats.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s in Marketing, Operations Management or related field

Bachelor’s in Marketing/commerce; MBA preferred / CM SA preferred

10 years or more store retail marketing experience in Regional Marketing (Essential)

Technical Skills
Campaign localization,
POS material planning,
Regional retail systems knowledge,
CRM tools, Data interpretation,
Digital, Analog and Retail PR knowledge,
Excellent Brief Writing skills
Regional customer knowledge
New store development and store refurbishments

Competencies

Collaboration
Customer Orientation
Judgement and decision making
Leadership
Verbal and written communication
Delegating
Influencing and persuasion

Key responsibilities

Lead regional and franchise marketing strategy development ensuring alignment with national brand direction and commercial priorities and lead the teams inside Regions and Franchises

Oversee the planning, design, and rollout of effective in-store communication and point-of-sale marketing that supports promotional campaigns, drives conversion, and enhances the customer experience

Ensure all regional and franchise marketing efforts uphold brand guidelines and deliver a consistent customer message across all formats and touchpoints in conjunction with the GM and Franchise heads

Manage end-to-end execution of regional marketing initiatives, ensuring timely rollout, quality control, and responsiveness to trading and operational need, saving money and managing total instore budget

Leverage regional customer data, market trends, and competitive analysis to inform targeted marketing strategies and identify growth opportunities at a local level

Manage marketing budgets for regional and franchise campaigns, ensuring effective use of funds, strong ROI, and cost efficiency

Lead and develop a geographically dispersed marketing team, fostering collaboration, performance, and skill-building across regions and formats

Track marketing effectiveness by region and recommend improvements

Ensure execution excellence and brand consistency across all locations. Ensure fastidious alignment with the SUPER Integrated Marketing Leader and the Marketing Ops leader

Meet and present for the regional heads and franchises weekly

Closing date: 08 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Head Digital Operations

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Leads end-to-end digital strategy, digital marketing and qualified traffic into the omnichannel and across paid and owned channels, optimizing digital performance, media spend, customer engagement and reach.

Minimum requirements

Degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, or Communications, CM SA an advantage

10 plus years in Retail Digital Marketing (essential)

Competencies

Retail Digital Strategy Expert with a track record of building and turning brands around
Collaboration
Creativity
Digital Excellent in Retail ECOMM
Digital Marketing and Digital Media
Problem Solving,
Results Orientated
Commercial and Financial Acumen
Strong Decision-Making Skills
Organisational Agility
Extremely efficient in CDP, Meta, Google, AI. KEY STAKEHOLDER

Key responsibilities

Create and execute digital marketing strategies plans across all doors to the stores and customer engagement into Pick n Pay through our channels – Be the leader of Digital Marketing, Digital Media and the Technical ASAP! Funnel ensuring alignment with overall business and brand objectives

Manage media performance, SEO/SEM and analytics tracking

Collaborate with Head Marketing Ops, Head Retail PR and the Integrated Marketing Leaders delivering the digital briefs for the integrated leaders and the agencies

Collaborate with the agencies on digital creative

Manage the media agencies

Partner with agencies to drive campaign performance to ensure seamless campaign execution, alignment and innovation in digital delivery

Partner with UX, content and other respective teams to optimise customer journeys and enhance user experience across digital touchpoints

Ensure all digital activities are compliant with regulatory and internal standards, maintaining consistency and integrity across digital assets and campaigns

Continuously optimise content based on engagement metrics

Lead, mentor and grow a high performing digital operations team, fostering a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement

Manage all digital content and work with Retail PR with the creators and influencers

Manage all the digital platforms

Manage all social media platforms for Pick n Pay and community management

Manage all digital risk

Manage all cyber risk

Lead and manage all digital teams across Pick n Pay

Closing date: 08 August 2025

Head Customer Insights & Reporting

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Develops and maintains a marketing insights and reporting framework, turning data into actionable intelligence that drives marketing and trading strategy.

Minimum requirements

Degree in Statistics, Actuarial, Marketing Analytics, or Business Intelligence; Honours preferred

8-10 years in data analysis, customer insights, retail analytics

Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), SQL or data query skills, CRM systems, Predictive analytics tools, Report automation, Research Marketing, Customer Platform (Panels, Qualitative and Quantitative)

Competencies

Analysis, Commercial and Financial Acumen
Influencing
Knowledge Management
Verbal and Written communication
Judgement and Decision Making
Sense of Urgency and Drive
Business Insight

Key responsibilities

Develop a robust insights and reporting framework and synthesize insights from multiple sources (loyalty programs, market research, sales date etc) into actionable recommendations for Marketing, Commercial and other business units

Develop and manage reporting tools and dashboards that track customer behaviour, campaign effectiveness and marketing ROI, ensuring timely reporting to all stakeholders

Manage and mentor a team to deliver high-quality analysis and continuous improvement of the insights function

Collaborate with loyalty and BI teams for data extraction

Provide strategic recommendations based on customer insights to assist with promotional planning and enhance Brand strategy

Establish predictive analytics capabilities

Write the weekly reports to business

Competitor analysis

Prepare ad hoc reports to the business

Monitor and Manage the Brand Tracker

Manage postmortems

Create customer strategies for the 7-9 customer events which will inform the integrated leads

Closing date: 08 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Manager Property & Development Senior

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!To expand the footprint of PnP Clothing through the generation of sales from new stores and to perform a property management function as it affects all leases in the PnP Clothing portfolio. This is a business-critical appointment that offers exceptional career growth prospects but demands in turn an exceptional individual.

Minimum Requirements

Graduate/ Post-Graduate formative degree, preferably Law, Commerce or Allied Building Science
5 years operational experience in Retail Property Industry and ability to interpret a store P&L statement

Competencies

Honesty and integrity with ambition, short of arrogance, to succeed.
Exceptional attention to detail both in deal origination, structuring and documentation.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to be applied with confidence at the highest levels in business.
Above average computer skills (Word and Excel Advance).
Ability to thrive at work under pressure.
Combined ability to work as a team but also independently without supervision.

Additional information: All other administration functions required by the General Manager – Store Development or Head of Properties.

Key Responsibilities

SALES:
Deliver a sustainable long term pipeline that contributes to profit growth from net new space in the Regions in which PnP Clothing operates.
Actively procure opportunities identified in the gap list and in relation to high performance competitor stores.
Promote the identification and delivery of opportunities in high growth areas.

REDUCTION IN OCCUPACY COSTS:
Negotiate rentals for new stores within tramlines and engage landlords to reduce existing costs in order to drive reduction in occupacy costs, e.g. relocations, reductions and sub-let opportunities.
Renew existing store gross rentals at no more than retail average occupancy costs and reduce rental escalations according to strategic imperatives.
 
LANDLORD INTERACTIONS:
Capture, track and resolve all lease issues with landlords timeously.
Negotiate landlord contributions for revamps and at lease renewals.
Negotiate least cost exit liabilities associated with store closures and coordinate the same.
Monitor landlord compliance with store opening conditions and enforce penalties where applicable.

LEGAL AND ADMIN:
Ensure all legal documentation accurately, concisely and unambigously reflects the terms of the deal.
Continuously update and maintain all tracking documentation for management information purposes.
Ensure database of landlord contacts is effectively maintained by ensuring all relevant information is regularly updated.

Closing date: 05 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Manager SCP (Evergreen)

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!A core function of the Supply Chain Planning Manager is to understand the strategic objectives of the business and drive the implementation of the operating plans in the planning teams. The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible to manage and guide operational planning teams by ensuring the use of standardized processes, tools and reports required to perform planning responsibilities. The Supply Chain Planning Manager is required to continuously focus on improving sales and waste in stores, whilst delivering projects to improve supply chain profitability. The Supply Chain Planning Manager must also ensure effective integration and communication with all cross-functional teams and external stakeholders and drive their teams to contribute and execute sales strategies and trade plans.

Minimum requirements

BCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics / Operational Research / Industrial Engineering / Applied Mathematics
2+ years supply chain planning and at least 1 year within Pick n Pay
Knowledge of IT systems and tools used for planning i.e. SAP ERP, F&R, Analysis, Power BI
Information technology and automation knowledge
Economics and market dynamics
Understand cost-to-serve
Knowledge of Commercial Strategy and budgets
Knowledge of DC and Stores Operations
Understanding of the processes and procedures within the division
Sound knowledge of business/system rules used by planning teams
Cross-functional and stakeholder collaboration

Competencies

Understanding of the retail value chain and cost and income elements that affects profitability
Understanding of PnP planning principles, KPIs and business impact
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Leadership skills with the ability to create a motivational working environment for teams
Interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Supply Chain Profitability

Have a good understanding of the value chain cost and income components, and the role of the SC Planning team to influence these levers

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement operational changes to reduce distribution costs without negatively impacting KPI’s (waste, availability, sales)

Identify and highlight system, process, report, and resource requirements needed for teams to action value chain efficiencies and vendor income projects

Develop and maintain trust relationships with vendors

Define and drive the implementation of efficiency initiatives with vendors that will result in joint financial benefit

Strategic Sales Planning

Ensure compliance to the promo and event planning processes

Provide guidance to teams on how to generate sales plans for each specific category

Work with Commercial to achieve planning budgets and targets

Escalate significant differences between sales targets, commercial sales plan, and the retail sales forecasts to Senior Planning Manager

Track total category planning numbers and highlight risks (forecast, budgets, orders, receipts, sales)

Provide input on promo & pricing strategies based on category performance and annualization

Provide input on range based on sales, waste, and profitability

Strategic Operational Execution

Provide guidance and strategic input to planners on how to execute sales plans for each specific category

Ensure the use of standardised planning and reporting tools for accurate sales planning and execution

Ensure teams know when to influence the forecast and ensure they are using the correct tools to accurately do so

Track total category KPI performance, highlight risks and identify and drive the implementation of opportunities within team

Ensure all planners use the correct tools and reports to understand root cause on poor KPI performance and implement solutions that will proactively reduce/avoid issues

Continuous Improvement & Standardisation

Work with the planning HOD to formulate strategies that will result in improved ways of work through improved processes, planning tools, reports, and system developments

Define and quantify the business impact of identified improvement initiatives

Ensure successful implementation of new processes, tools, and reports in operational teams

Proactively provide input and suggestions on improved ways of work and planning processes

Work with the planning HOD to create an annual and quarterly operating plan with key focus areas that are aligned to the supply chain purpose and broader business strategy

Drive Improved Stakeholder Engagement

Build & maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders

Collaborate with the required internal stakeholders to create accurate and realistic sales plans that reflect business, category, and promotional strategies

Work with Commercial to understand department strategies for accurate planning and execution

Work closely with the technical team to ensure the accurate maintenance of shelf life in SAP

Communicate with SET on store specific issues and accompany them on store visits

Work with the New Product Development teams to ensure the timeous execution of new product launches

Share promotional forecast with vendors as set out in the T-4 promo planning process

Work with vendors and commercial to understand the root cause of poor strike rate and work on solutions to proactively avoid strike rate issues

Team Leadership and People Development

Create clear direction, guidance, and support for your teams to execute the required responsibilities

Identify training opportunities through the observation of planner performance or consultation with teams

Team Lead SC Planner (Evergreen)

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!A core function of the Team Lead Planner is to understand the strategic objectives of the business and drive the implementation of an operating plan within the relevant planning team to achieve it. Part of the Team Lead Planner’s responsibilities is to manage and guide operational planning teams and ensure the use of standardized processes, tools and reports required to perform planning responsibilities and reach availability, sales, working capital and stakeholder engagement KPIs. The Team Lead Planner must also ensure effective integration and communication across all cross-functional teams and external stakeholders and drive their teams to contribute to and execute sales strategies and trade plans.

Minimum requirements

2+ years supply chain planning experience
Knowledge of DC and stores operations/limitations
Understanding of the processes and procedures within the category
Sound knowledge of business/system rules used by planning teams
Cross-functional and stakeholder collaboration

Competencies

Understanding the operational and financial impact of decisions made and actions taken in the Supply Chain Planning environment
Enforcing PNP planning principles and adhering to the limitations faced in the supply chain environment
Understanding the importance of the SCP KPIs and driving adherence to them within the team
High emotional intelligence
Professional attitude in the working environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and time management skills
Sense of urgency – special focus on professional, timeously provided feedback (including statistical figures where applicable)
Ability to work well under pressure
Leadership skills with the ability to create a motivational working environment for teams
Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Knowledge of IT systems and tools used for planning i.e. SAP ERP, F&R, Analysis, UDF

Strategic Sales/Promotional Planning

Ensure compliance to T- planning processes (incl. Promotion/Event/New Product Development forecasting)
Align with commercial buyers on forecasted volumes at T-4 before confirming with vendors as and when required on focus lines
Work with commercial buyers to achieve growth hurdles and sales targets within business set limitations
Align on pending price increases and identify stock to buy-in, in addition to clearance plans for this stock (additional promotional activity required if stockholding far exceeds stock model targets)
Key understanding required of the sale trends of seasonal lines

Daily/Strategic Operational Execution

The Team Lead Planner will still have a portfolio with a set number of accounts to manage in a Supply Chain Planner capacity
Running VL10 is no longer a requirement for the Team Lead Planner
Ensure the use of standardised planning and reporting tools for accurate replenishment and promotional planning and execution within team
Ensure all planners use the correct tools and reports to understand root cause on poor KPI performance and implement solutions that will proactively reduce/avoid returns to DC or vendor
Track availability of total category and highlight risks to the business (general and promotional)

Continuous Improvement & Standardisation

Proactively provide input and suggestions on improved ways of work and planning processes
Ensure successful implementation of new processes, tools and reports in teams
Drive the use of standardised planning processes, tools and reports by all planners
Ensure the operating plan is clearly communicated to and implemented by all planners

Drive Improved Stakeholder Engagement

Build & maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders (including but not limited to Vendors, Commercial, DC & Logistic teams, Operating Division co-ordinators, etc.)
Collaborate with required internal stakeholders to create accurate and realistic sales plans that reflect business, category and promotional strategies
Work with vendors and commercial to understand the root cause of poor strike rate and work on solutions to proactively avoid/mitigate strike rate issues
Expectation to be available after office hours to assist with emergency queries and risk mitigation from various stakeholders

Team Leadership and People Development

Create clear direction, guidance and support for your team to execute required responsibilities
Identify training opportunities through observation of planner performance or consultation with teams
Lead by example by adhering to office regulations (professional attire, office hours, etc.)

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Analyst SCP

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!To drive commercial processes and financial reconciliations within the supply chain function, with a strong focus on identifying income opportunities through data analysis, financial reporting, and project tracking.

Minimum requirements

Degree/Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related fields
3–5 years of experience in a Supply Chain Commercial or Finance role
Experience with financial reconciliations and reporting
Exposure to project tracking and performance analysis
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Understanding of supply chain operations and cost drivers
Ability to understand all business stakeholders, their environment and how it impacts Supply Chain commercial and finance
Ability to analyse & understand detailed information and draw conclusions
Ability to plan and co-ordinate multiple tasks
Ability to work cross-functionally

Competencies

Communication skills
Analytical and Conceptual thinking
Problem solving & Numerical reasoning
Influencing & Negotiation
Commercial Orientation/ Applied Business Numeracy
Delegation
Managing performance  
Coaching skills
Organizing resources
Controlling utilization of resources and operational activities
Time-Management
Structured individual with the ability to deal with ambiguity
Attention to detail while having the ability to see the bigger picture and drive strategy
Drive & encourage Teamwork
Sense of urgency
Resilience and determination
Initiative and self-starter
Creative problem solver
Mature approach to Conflict Management
Leadership attributes, being an inspirational leader and leading with a vision

Revenue Process

Execute monthly supplier revenue calculations and billing
Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of supply chain revenues
Investigate and resolve variances between actuals and forecasts/budgets
Ensure accuracy in financial postings related to supply chain activities

Project Tracking

Monitor the financial impact of supply chain projects
Track milestones, budgets, and ROI of initiatives
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project performance

Analytical Processes

Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs
Conduct scenario analysis and forecasting to support decision-making
Provide insights on supply chain performance and profitability

Closing date: 4 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Buyers Assistant

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Assist the buyer in compiling and executing the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies. Provide day to day administrative support to optimize the performance (i.e. sales and cash margins) of the categories by being customer focused.

Minimum requirements

University degree
1-2 Years Retail experience
Proficiency in SAP and BW, MS Outlook and MS Word
Good Excel skills

Competencies

Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Good numerical reasoning
Organised, methodical and structured
Providing service excellence to internal and external customers
Ability to plan and co-ordinate a task/job realistically
Task commitment and goal directed
Attention to detail
Be able to work under pressure, sense of urgency

Key Responsibilities

To be able to collate and pull adhoc statistical and exception reports on request
To analyse reports, investigate anomalies and take appropriate action
Prepare vendor take-on forms and check all supporting documents
To attend buyer’s negotiations with suppliers
Monitor and manage execution of buying contracts and SLA’s to the DC’s
To identify and verify PnP article data with external systems ensuring master data alignment
To review and communicate aged and exit stock reports for buyer
To be able to interact with relevant stakeholders on sales uplift information (indicator and stock management)
To be able to investigate all price queries for the buyer
To ensure all product life cycle activities are executed successfully
Monitor performance of newly listed products and inform buyer
Provide support to customer care teams
To generate and analyse exception reports to ensure rebate target achieved
Request creation of Article through the Electronic article take-on
Maintain emergency pricing.

Closing date:4 August 2025

Category Buyer

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!To compile and execute the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies. To optimize the performance of the assigned categories by having clear category plans in place that are aligned to the strategy, category group guidelines and being customer focused.

Minimum requirements

Preferably relevant University Degree

3-4 years retail experience

Experience in Category Management (Household & Cleaning)

Proven and consistent success on financial KPI’s

SAP knowledge is an added advantage

Competencies

Sound knowledge of buying fundamentals                                       
Judgement and Decision Making
Networking and Relationship Building                                              

Good Presentation skills

Excellent Communications skills (Verbal and Written)                                   
Good Negotiation and Influencing skills
Advanced computer literacy (Excel & PowerPoint)
Ability to handle extensive administrative activities related to the category
Commerical and Financial Acumen including strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
Ability to work within a matrix structure, gaining buy in and support across a number of functions

Key responsibilities

Negotiation
Understands negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develops and presents factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understands when to engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes
Manages disagreements and conflicts by using diplomacy and controlling emotions; anticipates negotiating roadblocks and objections.

Category Strategy
Develops and recommends business strategies that target category-specific growth
Evaluates merchandising plans and their business impact; makes recommendations for modifying plans based on findings Identifies and recommends process improvements that target performance, quality, work efficiency / cost reduction.

Category Performance
Maintains a solid working knowledge of assigned category, industry, and market; uses knowledge of industry practices, business trends, distribution methods, and the competitive environment to develop buying plans. Implements and executes tactical buying plans, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as Pick n Pay’s overall business strategy.

Supplier Relations
Communicates regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed upon goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps
Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers.

Private Brand Strategy and Development
Implements and executes Private Brand category strategy, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as PnP’s overall business strategy.

Merchandise Knowledge
Applies knowledge of Pick n Pay’s merchandise and current promotions, price changes, and sales to enhance daily work
Develops merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance
Identifies and applies knowledge of key industry trends and market forces to positively impact merchandising

Closing date: 30 July 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Category Buyer

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!To compile and execute the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies. To optimize the performance of the assigned categories by having clear category plans in place that are aligned to the strategy, category group guidelines and being customer focused.

Minimum requirements

Preferably relevant University Degree
3-4 years retail experience
Experience in Category Management (specialising in Baby Care)
Proven and consistent success on financial KPI’s
SAP knowledge and Analysis is essential

Competencies

Sound knowledge of buying fundamentals   
Networking and Relationship Building
Excellent Communications skills (Verbal and Written)
Advanced computer literacy (Excel & Powerpoint)                                      
Ability to handle extensive administrative activities related to the category

Commerical and Financial Acumen including strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
Ability to work within a matrix structure, gaining buy in and support across a number of functions
Judgement and Decison Making
Good Presentation skills
Good Negotiation and Influencing skills
Ability to work under pressure and at pace

Key responsibilities

Negotiation
Understands negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develops and presents factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understands when to engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes
Manages disagreements and conflicts by using diplomacy and controlling emotions; anticipates negotiating roadblocks and objections

Category Strategy
Uses Category internal and external data to develop and recommend business strategies that target category-specific growth
Evaluates merchandising plans and their business impact; makes recommendations for modifying plans based on findings 
Identifies and recommends process improvements that target performance, quality, work efficiency / cost reduction

Category Performance
Uses internal and external data to understand category performance (sales, margin, availability, waste, stock, RTC, strike rates, own brand etc).
Maintains a solid working knowledge of assigned category, industry, and market; uses knowledge of industry practices, business trends, distribution methods, and the competitive environment to develop buying plans
Implements and executes tactical buying plans, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as Pick n Pay’s overall business strategy

Supplier Relations
Communicates regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed upon goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps
Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers

Private Brand Strategy and Development
Implements and executes Private Brand category strategy, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as PnP’s overall business strategy

Merchandise Knowledge
Applies knowledge of Pick n Pay’s merchandise and current promotions, price changes, and sales to enhance daily work
Develops merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance
Identifies and applies knowledge of key industry trends and market forces to positively impact merchandising

Closing date: 01 August 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Buying Clothing

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Pick n Pay Clothing is looking for a passionate, energetic individual to join our dynamic team! If you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and ready to deliver amazing results in girls’ wear, we want you! This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree |Relevant Diploma i.e. Design, Clothing Management Retail Management.
Min of 3 Years Retail Buying experience (Clothing)
Must be computer literate – Microsoft suite
SAP knowledge

Competencies

A deep understanding of retail and brand ethos
Demonstrated taste level, flair and ability to interpret trends
Able to construct a balanced and profitable range
Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving
Business acumen
Strong and effective negotiation skills
Decision-making skills
Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability
Assertive and able to communicate effectively
High attention to detail
Innovation
Creative Flair
Align with Pick N Pay values
Merchant mindset
Commercial and financial acumen
Networking and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated and own development-driven mindset

Key responsibilities

Conduct post season analysis as input into operating plan
Develop product mix plan at department level taking into account, customer needs, trend direction, competitive analysis, growth/exit of product categories, determining product objectives
Identify range structure, pier tiering  and key price points
Conduct weekly and monthly performance analysis and develop detailed action plan to ensure departmental KPIs are met and exceeded
Identify opportunities within the season to maximise profit and grow market share
Manage Open to Buy (OTB) effectively to maximise sales and minimise markdown
Ensure all confirmed styles are loaded into SAP timeously
Manage critical path to deliver on time launches
Achieve/exceed margin through effective supplier negotiations and conduct open book costing and comparative costing (determine styles appropriate for cross costing, submit product specifications to selected suppliers, receive and evaluate quotes)
Review range to ensure that departmental strategy and KPI’s have been achieved
Execute packaging and in store signage needs in line with marketing/brand and promotional strategy
Conduct regular store and competitor visits to understand product performance, assortment balance and customer experience of the range and adjust where appropriate
Ensure departmental expenses are managed within the approved budgets
Reduce waste and increase sustainability strategies in product ranges
Develop a product proposition that is affordable but has a high emphasis on high quality fabrics and fits
Increase value of the department by working as a team and delivering the strategic intent of the brand proposition into tangible product strategies

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Functional Consultant

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!The purpose of the Functional Consultant role is to participate in the scoping and implementation of IT Solutions for client through process design, specification, configuration and testing by ensuring that I & T solution meet client requirements specifically related to process automation and RPA.

Minimum requirements

National Diploma in Information Technology   
Minimum of 3 year’s relevant I& T experience 
Minimum of 2 year’s working on medium to high profile projects or tasks 
Previous process automation experience (advantage)

Competencies

Analytical 
Problem Solving 
Attention to detail 
Judgement and Decision Making 
Innovation 
Learning Agility 
Flexibility 
Resilience and Stress Management 
Ethical Behaviour 
Assertiveness 
Building Relationships 
Customer Service Orientation 
Teamwork 
Interpersonal Agility 
Conflict Management 
Negotiation 
Communication 
Influencing 
Process and Technological Competence 
Business Insight 
Planning and Organising

Service and Solution Delivery 

Ensure projects and solution deliveries have the required documentation, testing plans and outputs. 
Provide second level incident support to the business.  
Ensure that all potential risks that may impact on  
Ensure that all potential risks that may impact on the performance and success of the department are identified, escalated and mitigated 
Draw up and follow detailed specification  
Ensure consistency, completeness and clarity on assigned task and their acceptance 
Monitor own workload and manages deliverables accordingly 
Proactively communicate and share information and encourage discussion and debate (share successes, highlight challenges and identify and manage risks) 

Knowledge Management and Transfer  

Control the month to month systems expense of application in the landscape. 
Adhere to change control, change request and document management policies. 
Document all new/changed processes/activities, configuration and other SDLC documentation and store on the knowledge management server. 
Ensure team shares knowledge 

Process Optimization

Create re-usable solutions and processes that can save time, efforts and result in better quality. 
Ensure alignment across all I& T systems.  

Internal and external stakeholder relationship management

Build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders to facilitate organisational effectiveness  
Apply specialized knowledge to achieve desired outcomes 
Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure clients’ needs are met 
Read the cultural environment and adapt communication style to meet the needs of different audiences 
Anticipate and manage conflict, demonstrating an ability to resolve differences, particularly where these may be stalling the implementation of agreed plans 

Self-management and teamwork 

Continually drive and model PnP values at all levels 
Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained 
Make an effort to stay relevant and up-to-date with new legislation and developments etc 
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management 
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback 
Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others 
Continually share, debate and communicate learning’s 
Be proactive in anticipating potential problems and continually monitor progress to ensure small details are not missed

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Supply Chain Planner

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!Effectively plan for and execute the flow of stock through the value chain, in the most cost-effective way, in order to achieve sales growth, availability, waste, working capital and reducing distribution costs. Integrate with cross functional stakeholders to understand strategies and targets and translate this into qualitative forecasts, sales plans and vendor orders.

BCom Logistics/Degree in Quantitative Analytics/Operational.

Research/Industrial Engineering/Applied Mathematics (RPL).

SQL (Structured Query Language), Power BI and Access advantageous.

1 year Retail, Supply Chain or Planning experience.

Competencies:

Analysis
Conceptual Thinking
Data Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Judgement & Decision Making
Drive
Flexibility
Positive, willing attitude
Networking/Liaison
Organizational Awareness

Influencing
Verbal & Written Communication
Business Insights
Environmental Scanning
Prioritizing Tasks
Monitoring

Sales Plan

Create sales plan:

Create weekly sales plans for assigned categories using the module document and Standardized T-4 planning process.

Consolidate all inputs required to plan for promotions, cannibalization, events, seasonal/weather/price changes, and plan accordingly.

Use annualization trend reports to understand previous year sales base compared to current year and identify trade opportunities where there are gaps.

Use standardized planning and reporting tools for accurate sales planning and execution.

Understanding the business sales plans and strategy and base your category forecast on these plans.

Plan for upcoming promotions by extracting upcoming promotional information from the Adonte tool and adhering to the relevant T – 5 Promotional planning processes.

Create a sales and execution plan for new article and seasonal launches.

Plan for store specific nuances i.e. changing trends, revamps, new stores and for store specific events communicated by the Store Execution Team

Follow the DILO & Rhythm document as set and communicated by your line manager.

Incorporate historical forecast accuracy into future planning process and numbers to drive more accurate sales planning and forecasting.

Liaise with business on the sales plan:

Follow a set weekly rhythm with commercial teams to understand sales strategies and agree on forecast values at T-3

Share weekly sales plan with divisional teams and distribute agreed sales forecast numbers at T-2.

Escalate significant differences between sales targets, commercial sales plan and the retail sales forecast.

Operational Execution

Sales Plan Execution:

Load forecast DIFs in SAP to ensure the system forecast reflects your category sales plan and promotional forecast.

Follow processes and methods communicated by line management to ensure all forecast uploads are accurate.

Ensure replenishment parameters are set correctly to reflect the sales plan and forecast accurately.

Revise min display rules on a regular basis to ensure optimized min display settings.

Ensure in-week forecast profiles are set correctly to accurately reflect in-week sales demand of stores and articles.

Ensure that shelf life is set correctly in SAP for lines linked to assigned category.

Ensure replenishment master data fields are set correctly for accurate and correct execution of system replenishment.

T-Action and Monitoring:

Make use of available standardized reports and tools for daily execution and monitoring of orders and sales plans.

Monitor orders daily to ensure order trends reflect sales plan and in-week forecast distribution.

Track sales, waste, working capital and availability KPIs daily to ensure sales plans are executed correctly.

Monitor sales vs forecast and adjust sales plans accordingly to ensure forecast and replenishment parameters reflect customer demand.

Work through daily and weekly KPI exceptions (available on the story board report for fresh categories) and take action as per guidance provided by your line manager.

Highlight and escalate any KPI or operational risks identified and work with your line manager to resolve identified issues.

Understand root cause on high returns and implement solutions that will proactively reduce/avoid returns.

Execute New article and/or seasonal launches in adherence with the launch process.

Manage DC stock holding on bulk lines and take responsibility for the ordering process and maintaining target stock levels in all DC’s.

Execute the ordering of imports stock according to the plan set by line management.

Execute end to end promo planning process, by engaging with stakeholders and adhering to the T-5 promotional process.

Analyse the New & Revamp store report and take action on poor availability lines.

Resolve specific availability, sales growth or waste issues escalated by regions or the Store Execution Team (SET).

Execute the Own-brand strategy set by line management.

Revise previous week:

Revise previous week performance and incorporate into planning processes for current and upcoming weeks.

Report on any post promo overstocks and escalate articles and stores requiring further action to avoid waste.

Make use of standardized reports to tools to understand the root cause of low availability and implement solutions to proactively reduce/avoid out of stocks. Escalate root causes that is not within the control of the supply chain planning department.

Make use of standardized reports to tools to understand the root cause of waste and implement solutions to proactively reduce/avoid excessive waste. Escalate root causes that is not within the control of the supply chain planning department.

Escalate store stock accuracy issues to line management.

Category Profitability:

Provide input on promo & pricing strategies based on category performance and annualization.

Provide input on range based on sales, waste and profitability.

Support maximized deal price purchases by ordering more stock for promo lines during the deal price period. Only for lines where applicable

Identify opportunities to increase category profitability by using a profit levers tool or something similar.

Support Vendor Growth Hurdles and strategic Buy-ins (Category Profitability) by executing the plan provided by the planning line manager.

Understand the elements that contribute to improved category GP and work with commercial teams to achieve set targets.

Work with commercial and store teams to plan for the effective ordering and execution of service counter/in-store departments.

Work with commercial and logistics teams to implement ways of work that will drive increased franchisee buy-in participation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build & maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders.

Internal Stakeholders:

Collaborate with required internal stakeholders to create accurate and realistic sales plans that reflect business, category and promotional strategies.

Follow the commercial integration rhythm as set by your line manager.

Communicate sales plans to the SCP DC volume management team to ensure accurate DC volume planning and execution.

Work closely with the technical team to ensure the accurate maintenance of shelf life in SAP. Ensure all quality related issues are incorporated into sales plans.

Communicate with the SET on store specific issues and accompany them on store visits – 1 per quarter.

Work with New Product Development teams to ensure the timeous execution of new product launches.

External Stakeholders:

Share promotional forecast with vendors as set out in the T-4 promo planning process.

Work with vendors and commercial to understand the root cause of poor strike rate and work on solutions to proactively avoid strike rate issues.

Liaise with vendors following a formalized Vendor Collaboration process. Act as vendor champion as and when required.

Self-Management and Teamwork

Contribute to a positive, constructive working environment.

Share insights with peers on improved ways of work and utilization of reports, tools and processes.

Ensure effective (clear and concise) communication with line manager, peers and stakeholders.

Calm self and others during stressful times and keep a positive attitude.

Maintain positive working relationships with team members by building trust and treating them with respect.

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management.

Contribute to an encouraging and motivating working environment.

Adhere to Pick n Pay values.

Value Chain Costs:

Have a good understanding of value chain cost and income components and the role planning plays to influence these levers.
Ensure order patterns of assigned categories conform to the required in-week order distribution set for each DC.
Identify and escalate inefficient pack sizes.

Implement mixed lugs as and when required.
Provide input in vendor-specific projects & improvements that contribute to value chain efficiencies.
Execute vendor collaboration and efficiency plans as set out by the planning manager.
Execute operational plans communicated by line manager to maximize DC Margin.
Assist with the centralization of vendors into PnP DCs.

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