Trainee Managers at Shoprite Nigeria (4 Positions)

The Shoprite Group of Companies, Africa's largest food retailer, operates 1581 corporate and 367 franchise outlets in 15 countries across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, and reported turnover of R102,204 billion for the year ended June 2014. The Company's headquarters are situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Shoprite Holdings Ltd is a public company listed on the JSE Limited, with secondary listings on both the Namibian and Zambian Stock Exchanges. Its ownership therefore lies in the hands of its shareholders. The Group is continuing its implementation of a strategic expansion programme to maintain its position as the leading food retailer on the continent.

Take the next step to where the sky's the limit with the Shoprite Group of Companies at our new stores in Akure, Ondo State, Owerri, Imo State, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory and Onitsha, Anambra State.

We are recruiting to fill the position:

Job Position: Trainee Manager

Locations: Akure, Ondo State, Owerri, Imo State, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory and Onitsha, Anambra State

Job Description
These management roles will see you:

• Planning and organising the medium and longterm activities of the branch.
• Monitoring stock' ensuring that set targets are achieved.
• Managing staff.
• Identifying and solving problems relating to customers, staff and equipment.
• Taking full responsibility for branch success from a pro t-loss perspective.

Essential Requirements

• A retail-related tertiary qualification (four-year university degree) is required.
• At least three years' managerial experience.
• Previous work experience in a service or retail-related industry
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Sound product knowledge.
• Exposure to management systems in the furniture/retail industry.
• An interest and demonstrated track-record in the retail industry.
• Good project planning and organising abilities.
• Effective leadership skills' a valid driver's licence.

Remuneration

• In addition to excellent career opportunities, the Shoprite Group offers market-related remuneration packages, which include attractive benefits.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's, covering letter and a copy of your ID in confidence to: Adeola Kagho at: recruitmentNG@shoprite.co.za (clearly stating the position for which you are applying)

Note: Successful candidates must be willing to work during weekends and on public holidays. If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date, please accept that other applicants were more suitable for the job.

The Shoprite Group promotes and applies the principles of Employment Equity and additionally, reserves the right not to make an appointment.