Pick n Pay

Regional Manager - 6 Months Fixed Term Contact

Pick n Pay  •  Gauteng, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We currently looking for a Regional Manager for a 6 Months Fixed Term Contract, who will be responsible for leading and driving performance across all Pick n Pay Clothing stores within a defined region. The role provides strategic direction, commercial leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the achievement of sales, profitability, and customer experience targets.

This role leads a team of Area Managers and Store Managers, ensuring alignment to company strategy, consistent execution of brand standards, and delivery of operational excellence across the region. The Regional Manager is accountable for overall regional performance, driving growth, managing risk, and building a high-performance, customer-focused culture.

Diploma or Degree in Retail, Business, or related field (essential)

8–10 years’ experience in retail clothing

Minimum 4–5 years in a senior multi-store leadership role (Area/Regional level)

Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-location operations

Strong commercial and financial management experience

Computer literate (MS Office, SAP/reporting systems)

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively across the region

Behavioral Competencies

Strong leadership and people development capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Customer-centric mindset

Results-driven and commercially focused

Decisive and resilient in a fast-paced environment

Ability to influence and drive performance across multiple teams

Technical Skills:

Advanced retail clothing and commercial acumen

Regional financial and performance management

Sales, GP, and KPI optimisation

Operational governance and compliance

Talent and succession management

Supply chain and stock management understanding

Visual merchandising execution at scale

Regional Strategy & Commercial Performance

  • Own and drive sales, profitability, and growth across the province
  • Develop and execute regional business strategies aligned to company objectives
  • Monitor and analyse performance across all areas and stores, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Drive achievement of sales targets, GP, and operational KPIs

Leadership & People Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers and Store Managers across the region
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and results
  • Drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability
  • Ensure consistent and effective performance management practices

Operational Excellence & Governance

  • Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, policies, and procedures across all stores
  • Drive compliance with audit, risk, OHS, and security standards
  • Conduct regional store reviews and audits to ensure alignment
  • Ensure effective stock management, shrinkage control, and operational efficiency

Customer Experience & Brand Execution

  • Drive a customer-first culture across all stores in the region
  • Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising and brand standards
  • Monitor and improve customer experience and service delivery

Financial & Performance Management

  • Own and manage the regional budget, cost control, and financial performance
  • Monitor expenses, shrinkage, and stock losses across all areas
  • Provide performance insights and recommendations to improve results
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting across the region

Stakeholder Management

  • Partner with Executive Leadership, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
  • Ensure alignment between Head Office strategy and regional execution
  • Influence and drive cross-functional collaboration across the business

Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead and drive strategic initiatives and transformation projects within the region
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and customer experience
  • Support implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives

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

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Pick n Pay

About Pick n Pay

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.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kenilworth, ZA
Year Founded
1967
Website
pnp.co.za
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