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Lead Fresh. Lead People. Lead Results.
At Pick n Pay Hypermarkets, we're passionate about creating exceptional shopping experiences through quality products, outstanding service, and strong leadership. We're looking for an experienced Deli Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing department, inspire a team, and drive commercial success.
If you're passionate about fresh food, customer service, and leading people to achieve results, then this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of South Africa's leading retailers.
Matric/ Grade 12 (required)
3 to 5 yearse experience in a retail fresh food environment, preferably within Deli, Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, or Ready-to-Eat departments.
2+ years leadership / management experience
Proven experience managing margin, shrinkage and waste control, and fresh food operations.
Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and merchandising principles.
Competencies:
Strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring, coaching and developing people and building high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
and operational standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A customer first mindset with the ability to perform in a fast paced retail environment.
As the Deli Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Deli Department, ensuring operational excellence while delivering an outstanding customer experience.You will:
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Deli team.
Drive departmental sales, profitability, and gross margin performance.
Ensure exceptional product quality, freshness, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Deliver an inviting shopping experience through world-class merchandising and product presentation.
Manage stock ordering, stock rotation (FIFO), shrinkage, waste, and inventory control.
Ensure full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and food safety legislation.
Plan and execute promotional activities to maximise sales opportunities.
Complete all departmental administration, including scheduling, leave management, invoices, and compliance reporting.
Build a customer focused culture that consistently delivers excellent service.
Work collaboratively with Store Management to achieve operational and commercial objectives.
Closing date - 08 July 2026
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
Welcome to Pick n Pay, where family values and customer-centricity converge to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Since 1967, when the visionary Raymond Ackerman championed the cause of consumers by acquiring the first few stores, the Ackerman family's dedication has steered our journey of growth and expansion.
Today, Pick n Pay stands tall across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Lesotho, embodying our commitment to serving communities far and wide. Additionally, we proudly hold a 49% share in TM Supermarkets, a Zimbabwean retail giant, further extending our reach and impact.
Our core offering spans groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. But our dedication doesn't stop there. We go beyond the ordinary, offering value-added services that align with the evolving expectations of our patrons.
The Group strives to address socio-economic challenges through the supply of high-quality, affordable food for all customers, while providing significant employment and economic opportunities across its value chain.
To ensure utmost convenience and accessibility, Pick n Pay operates through various store formats, including both franchised and owned establishments. Whether you step into our stores for a quick grocery run or a leisurely shopping spree, expect nothing less than a seamless and enriching experience at Pick n Pay—the quintessential family store focused on you, our valued customer.
