A very well-known outdoor retail outlet has a fantastic position available for a store manager for their branch in La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal.
Please note:
If you do not fit the specification with the minimum requirements your application will not be accepted for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an assessment or test to demonstrate your knowledge of this position.

Requirements:

• Matric/grade 12 certificate
• Must be computer Literate (experience on a point of sale system)
• Minimum two years of branch management experience in the retail industry
• Successful track record in achieving turnover targets
• Must have the financial understanding of retail profit factors to effectively control branch expenses
• Ability to manage all aspects of the store
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate staff
• Excellent customer relations skills
• The ability to manage, train and develop staff
• The ability to apply company policies and principles strictly and consistently
• Controlling the expenses of the branch
• Understanding stock control to ensure stock levels are always on the correct levels and allocated correctly and minimize stock losses
• Excellent administrative skills
• Customer service orientated
• Attention to detail coupled with strong planning skills
• Ideal incumbent must be a well-spoken, friendly, people’s person, as Staff and client liaison, dispute resolution and training would form part of this position

Applicants must reside in La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal or surrounding area.

Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Visit our website to view all of our current vacancies: www.mprtc.co.za
 

Posted on 18 Oct 15:37

Job description

Responsible for overseeing the business financial goals, objectives and forecasts. Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing business strategy. Responsible for oversight, modelling and signoff of pricing and billing strategies for airtime and data as procured from our suppliers and priced to our customer.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to deliver on agreed margin.
• Responsible for forecasting over a current +3-year period.
• Fulfills treasury function through cash forecasting and ensuring sufficient cash resources are available to support the business strategy.
• Holds all Commercial Relationships.
• Responsible for month Board Pack.
• Improve profitability of the business through sound financial decision making.
• Analysing the customer base and product mix, and make recommendations accordingly to protect the bottom line (net profit forecasts).
• Ensure contractual and commercial safety for the business.

Personal Characteristics:

• Forward Thinking
• Commercially Focused
• Servant Leadership style inspirational with a balance of strategic skills and strong “people” orientation
• Well rounded, resilient and self-aware individual who is open to change and personal development
• Entrepreneurial, free thinker who will challenge the status quo and push boundaries
• Must have the capacity to grow their strategic ability
• Confident – someone who can hold their own with shareholders and be resilient in a demanding environment
• Hands-on approach
• Self-motivated
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to network at a senior executive level both externally and internally

Company Description

A business founded on the idea of shifting lives, we have been providing access products, mostly within financial services, but extending as far as your health, your life, your car and many more to ordinary South Africans, since the dawn of our democracy, in 1994.

Our Vision: Our vision is “to build a remarkable business for our children’s children that will still be shifting lives 100 years from now”.

Embedded in the DNA of who we are, our vision gives us focus and direction, and inspires us in everything we do. After all, the future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating.

You see, we’re focused on making a real difference in the lives of others, on enabling them to do what they never thought possible. And it’s because of this, that our people, and our customers, trust us to put them first.

Requirements

• CA (SA)
• 5 years working experience of which 3 years must be post articles commercial experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Ability to assess complex situations and use creativity to solve problems.
• High level of business acumen.
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of business and financial literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Presentation and negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail combined with strategic thinking ability.
• Ability to debate in a constructive manner and challenge conventional wisdom.
• Ability to grow and develop a senior team.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks within strict timeframes within a fast-paced environment

Posted on 18 Oct 10:39

Job description

Knighted is a boutique digital agency running from Florida Road Durban with a footprint in Johannesburg. We run off coffee, good ideas and a good sense of humor which comes in handy when things get hectic! We are currently looking for a junior designer who can assist with social media management as well.

You will be working directly with the owner on everyday social media content, pitches and branding concepts. (You will not be deep etching all day – Don’t worry!) You will be a part of the process from briefing through to execution and reporting, allowing you to learn fast and have a good foundation in the advertising industry.

Why apply?

This job is perfect for anyone who wants to get involved in the everyday running of an agency and who would be interested in learning how to run their own business one day. You will join an office filled with positivity and ambition and where work-life balance is always a priority.

Requirements

Skills required:

• Advanced Adobe (Full suite)
• Advanced Microsoft (Full suite)
• Design Degree
• Social media competency
• Positive attitude

Posted on 12 Oct 14:53