A dynamic and exciting opportunity has become available for a 3 month contract position as a Retail Space Planner
The successful candidate will be responsible for optimising retail space through the effective use of Revit/CAD for layout planning. This includes ensuring cost efficiency, maximising stock density, and maintaining full OHASA compliance.
This role is integral to creating high-performing retail environments that drive sales and enhance the customer experience. The Retail Space Planner will contribute to the design and execution of layouts for new store openings, refurbishments of existing stores, and various special projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Projection Initiation (Collecting the necessary information)
2. Effective Retail Space Planning
2.1 Effective implementation of Ackermans Retail Principles:
STOCK Experience
Siyamazi Experience
Phadima Experience
2.2 Quality Control
Ensuring all items are drawn using the correct templates and technical principles
2.3 Time of delivery of plans
2.4 Quality of Information added to the plans - supporting downstream stakeholders
2.5 Packs are completed (All layers are drawn and complete):
Merchandise Plan
Wet works Plan
Ceiling and Lighting Plan
Floor and Fire Plan
Tiling Plan
Elevations for Fire Plan
3. Effective Communication and Administration
3.1 Effective Communication
3.2 Housekeeping and Administration is correct and to agreed upon principles.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) is an important requirement.
Self-motivated
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Action orientated
Creative
Innovative
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to:
Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with an excellent command of the English Language
Multi-task with.
Work independently as well as part of a team.
Time management
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
Certificate / Diploma in building draughting / interior designing
Completed REVIT course
A minimum of 2 – 3 years’ relevant experience - a background in design and store layout experience advantageous.
Proficient use of REVIT, AutoCAD and ability to visualize 3D layout in a working environment
The Ackermans story goes back as far as 1916, when Gus Ackerman opened the first store in Wynberg in Cape Town. His vision for the store was to create a place where customers could find great products at fantastic prices, which is exactly what Ackermans became. Ackermans was, subsequently, bought by the Pepkor Group in 1986.
Today, there are more than 850 Ackermans stores in 5 countries, making us a leading value fashion retailer for the whole family – continuously setting the standard for value and affordability. With a wide selection of fashion for ladies, kids, babies and men, as well as homeware, cellular and key financial products, we’ll keep bringing value to your life every day.
Our purpose at Ackermans is: Bringing Value to Life, and it lies at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s to the lives of our customers and employees, or to the wider community and value retailing as a whole.
The secret to our success is simple – people. Hiring people who love what they do, and giving them every opportunity to shine. In fact, at Ackermans we’re so committed to this philosophy that we’ve named our staff members Phadimas – which means ‘shine’ in Northern Sotho. Every day, each of our employees is encouraged to shine, reach for the stars and take each other, and the Ackermans brand, to new heights of achievement and success.
We firmly believe that the future of our company rests in the hands of the people we employ. As such, every new Ackermans Phadima is put through a rigorous selection process and chosen with the greatest of care. This process ensures that each new Phadima is a perfect fit for our company culture, and will thrive in our environment of encouragement, motivation and inspiration.
If you feel that this is an environment that you could succeed in, we’d love for you to join us. View our current vacancies, and we could soon be welcoming you on-board as our newest Ackermans Phadima!
