Hungry Lion Vacancies

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Inventory Operations Analyst – QSR

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Operations Analyst to join our Replenishment team. This position aims to ensure our restaurants remain adequately stocked by investigating and fixing stock issues, managing master data and attending to stock queries.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct investigations on reasons for out-of-stock instances.
• Review Inter Branch Transfer Requests and approve/reject.
• Maintain master data (delivery days, days target coverage, MRQ’s, suppliers, stock items details etc.)
• Conduct ad hoc analyses/investigations on supplier OTIF performance and overstocking issues.
• Assist with allocations of new stock items and ad hoc allocations for promotional items.
• Assist with orders for new stores.

REQUIREMENTS

• BCom, Supply Chain, Operational Management or similar degree.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Numerical proficiency
• Deductive reasoning
• Deadline driven
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Analytical skills

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Workforce Management Analyst – QSR/Retail

The Workforce Management Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring efficient workforce management. In addition to system administrative functions the role also involves using data and analysis to guide the workforce management process. Through close collaboration with operations, the workforce management analyst will provide real-time support needs as required in relation to workforce planning and execution.  

This role is based in-office at our head office in Stellenbosch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with Operations
  • Handle queries from operations related to scheduling/clocking issues and assist to resolve such issues
  • Identify issues related to scheduling/clocking and assist in resolving such issues
  • Provide ad hoc training to store managers as required in relation to the workforce management system
  • Create and update training material in line with changes in the workforce management environment
• Data analysis and visualization
  • Utilize SQL queries to translate raw data into powerful insights based on operational needs
  • Build rich dashboards to guide the workforce management process
• System administration of Workforce Management System
  • Manage user access, system configurations, and troubleshooting related to the workforce management system
  • Administer weekly tasks related to scheduling in the workforce management system
• Workforce Planning and Analysis
  • Analyze historical and real-time data to assist workforce planning
  • Run tests on the scheduling system to identify possible areas for improvement

Key Skills:

• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working across departments
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization tools
• SQL
• Keen to learn

Closing Date: 22 August 2025

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Construction Project Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an opportunity for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our Development team.  The purpose of this role is to manage various aspects of commercial construction projects. The incumbent will work closely with architects, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the projects are completed on time and within budget.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the building/construction projects and progress thereof.
• Scope the projects including equipment, materials, and manpower.
• Determines the project budget, timing, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and key team members of the project team.
• Ensure compliance with SLA terms and conditions of vendors.
• Obtain permits and licences from authorities for construction sites.
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects.
• Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare regular progress reports.
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Building and/or Quantity Surveying.
• Registered and affiliated with Project Management and building institutions preferred.
• 2-4 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in QSR Commercial and Retail projects preferred.
• Competent in Google Workspace/MS Office.
• Valid driver’s licence.

COMPETENCIES

• Resilience and stress tolerance.
• Negotiation.
• Influencing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability.
• Drive and commitment.
• Problem-solving. 
• Emotional intelligence.
• Attention to detail.

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Recruiter (9-month fixed-term)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an opportunity for a bulk recruiter to join our team. The purpose of this position is to recruit quick-service restaurant (QSR) employees who will provide excellent, professional customer service, understand the importance of speed of service and quality products and preferably have previous cashier experience to manage accurate transactions and upselling.  

This is a 9-month fixed-term position.

DUTIES

Recruitment and Selection:

• Proactively monitor stores’ headcount requirements and initiate the applicable action.
• Manage vacancies from applicant registrations to appointments by following the set recruitment processes.
• Assist line managers with coordinating and conducting interviews, when necessary.
• Ensure that vacancies are filled with quality candidates, within SLA.
• Actively monitor and track vacancies and applicants.
• Provide daily updates on vacancies by updating the Monday.com boards.
• Provide advice and assistance to line managers on recruitment processes and practices. 

Risk Management:    

• Identify and mitigate recruitment risks.
• Initiate corrective action where required.

Relationship Building:

• Develop positive, professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Administration & Support:

• Ensure that the administration standards are within the set guidelines and submitted by the prescribed deadlines.
• Organise and maintain records, documents and paperwork to ensure compliance and confidentiality.
• Follow up on any outstanding mandatory documents and checks to ensure that all recruitment packs are complete.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Relevant qualification or a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure customer-facing sales or service role. 

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in an HR/Recruitment team.
• Working experience of Google Workspace.
• QSR or retail branch network experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.

COMPETENCIES

• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter and results-oriented.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A high degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Must be able to exercise judgement and independently determine and take appropriate action where necessary.
• Must possess conflict-management and resolution skills.
• Ability to handle situations professionally with sensitivity, diplomacy and tact.
• Knowledge of labour legislation.
• Uses initiative to collect and review information in order to ensure that objectives are met and to keep relevant people informed through feedback loops.

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Assistant Manager – Robertson Mall

WHO WE ARE

Operating in multiple African countries, with over 200 restaurants, Hungry Lion strives to provide high-quality products at affordable prices in a modern fast-food environment. We are a young, fun, dynamic and growing company full of opportunities with little to no corporate politics. Our mandate is to enlist smart, creative and hard-working people who are prepared for a challenge and want to be part of building something great.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an opportunity for an experienced Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) Assistant Manager to join our team.

The purpose of this role is to assume secondary accountability and responsibility, fully supporting the Branch Manager, in running a profitable quick-service restaurant.  This includes achieving and/or exceeding sales targets, ensuring adequate staffing with competent staff, serving high-quality products, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiencies in accordance with company policies and procedures through effective team management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with 2 years experience in a similar management role.
• A tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR).

COMPETENCIES

• People Management / Leadership.
• Effective communication.
• Planning and Organising.
• Business Acumen.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Assertiveness.
• Teamwork.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Integrity.
• Quality Orientation.
• Client Centricity.
• Drive and Commitment.

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Assistant Manager – CITRUSDAL

WHO WE ARE

Operating in multiple African countries, with over 200 restaurants, Hungry Lion strives to provide high-quality products at affordable prices in a modern fast-food environment. We are a young, fun, dynamic and growing company full of opportunities with little to no corporate politics. Our mandate is to enlist smart, creative and hard-working people who are prepared for a challenge and want to be part of building something great.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an opportunity for an experienced Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) Assistant Manager to join our team.

The purpose of this role is to assume secondary accountability and responsibility, fully supporting the Branch Manager, in running a profitable quick-service restaurant.  This includes achieving and/or exceeding sales targets, ensuring adequate staffing with competent staff, serving high-quality products, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiencies in accordance with company policies and procedures through effective team management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with 2 years experience in a similar management role.
• A tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR).

COMPETENCIES

• People Management / Leadership.
• Effective communication.
• Planning and Organising.
• Business Acumen.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Assertiveness.
• Teamwork.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Integrity.
• Quality Orientation.
• Client Centricity.
• Drive and Commitment.

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Supply Chain Specialist (QSR)

ROLE OVERVIEW

This role oversees key administrative tasks across the supply chain, from exports to Angola store delivery, while supporting operations and store controls. Although the position is based at our Head Office in Stellenbosch, the incumbent’s focus will be Angola and will assist the CEO Angola and Operations Manager Angola with some of their tasks, which allows them to focus on growth initiatives. The role aims to streamline the import process to enable faster, smaller shipments, reduce costs such as overpaid duties and port fees and shipments. Enhance stock control by minimising waste, enforcing FIFO practices.

Office based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa but Supports Angola.
 

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and expedite supply order plans (generated by Angola CEO) from plan to delivery in the shortest possible timeframe so that stock can be ordered and arrive more regularly within the country.
• Review shelf-life before leaving the supplier’s premises to get the maximum shelf-life possible.
• Place purchase orders (POs) for the Distribution Centre (DC) and review store POs for local suppliers, collect all proof of delivery (PODs) from stores to do the actual receiving of goods and liaise with finance team to get the invoices processed accurately.
• Work closely with all suppliers and the Hungry Lion Group procurement buyer to expedite RSA stock, ensuring reduced lead times from suppliers and shorter consolidation timeframes at the Cape Town warehouses to Angola.
• Drive the clearing and forwarding process.
• Apply for import sanitary licenses and distribution unit (DU) permits; coordinate with local Angolan personnel, including the freight forwarder, to conduct repeat visits to the agriculture department for sanitary licenses and the Ministry of Commerce for DU permits. Maintain a sense of urgency to streamline the process, reduce permit acquisition times, and shorten import lead times.
• Coordinate with non-RSA global suppliers to ensure seamless import cycles and promptly address any supplier processes or issues.
• Prepare initial plans for simpler projects and take on responsibilities typically handled by a project manager for non-complex projects.
• Maintain item master data and recipes and pricing for Angola.
• Assist in driving relevant system initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent Portuguese and English are essential. This is a non-negotiable.
• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics is preferable.
• Solid experience within an administration/controller role.
• Competent in Google Workspace desirable.

COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organising.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Relationship building.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving. 
• Adaptability.
• Resilience and stress tolerance.
• Negotiation.
• Drive and commitment.

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We wish you all the best with your applications