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The ideal candidate must be hands-on, commercially minded and willing to take responsibility for the successful running of a retail outlet.\nPositions available in:\nQueenstown\n\n· Fort Beaufort\nWorking Hours – Retail hours apply - Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.\nSalary – Market related (depending on experience)\nUndertakings – Polygraph Testing/Clear criminal record\n\nMinimum Requirements\nMatric / Grade 12 qualification.\n\n1–3 years' retail or wholesale experience\n\n· Experience supervising a small team, even informally.\n· Exposure to stocktaking, cash-ups and ordering.\n· A strong interest in progressing into store management.\nPrevious supervisory or team leadership experience will be an advantage.\n\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nGood numerical and administrative abilities.\n\nBasic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and Word.\n\nGood understanding of stock control and cash handling.\n\nStrong organisational and problem-solving abilities.\n\nSkills and Personal Attributes\nStrong leadership potential with the ability to motivate a team.\n\nExcellent customer service and people skills.\n\nHonest, reliable and trustworthy.\n\nTarget-driven with a strong sales focus.\n\nProactive, hands-on and willing to learn.\n\nAble to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.\n\nGood attention to detail.\n\nStrong sense of responsibility and accountability.\n\n👉 HOW TO APPLY: \n1. 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