A proudly South African, local supermarket chain that provides customers with affordable groceries that are of a high quality requires a Fresh Produce Manager PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing the Fruit and Vegetable Department to maximize gross profit Responsible for the smooth running of the department Placing of daily orders, estimation of the amounts and frequencies of the required products Responsible for leadership of the staff, the duty shift planning and personal issues Organisation and controlling of stock Stay in line with the companys allowed amount of shrinkage and wastage within the department Weekly stocktakes Responsibility for the freshness and the variety of the assortment Perfect presentation of goods Complying with sanitation and safety standards To be constantly informed about improvements and searching for the best products Passion for products QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Grade 12 or any other relevant qualification A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the above-mentioned role. Must have worked in a Retail Environment Managing the Fruit and Vegetable Department to maximize gross profit Responsible for the smooth running of the department Placing of daily orders, estimation of the amounts and frequencies of the required products Responsible for leadership of the staff, the duty shift planning and personal issues Organisation and controlling of stock Stay in line with the company’s allowed amount of shrinkage and wastage within the department Weekly stocktakes Responsibility for the freshness and the variety of the assortment Perfect presentation of goods Complying with sanitation and safety standards To be constantly informed about improvements and searching for the best products Passion for products SKILLS REQUIRED Team Player Hands-on character High level of quality consciousness Ability to think strategically Good customer service skills A creative side (for creating displays) BENEFITS Cost to Company (CTC): R18,000 PM Provident Fund #J-18808-Ljbffr