Latest Vacancies at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications    

• Grade 12/Matric.
• Relevant business qualification would be preferable.
• Project Management experience would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a successful Super Store Manager within a retail store. Successful refers to your store achieving all objectives, sales, stock loss, store profit audit results, with specific exposure to the full portfolio of store administration requirements and procedures.
• Basic Industrial Relations and Conditions of Employment Act.
• Good understanding of conducting stock takes.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHASA)
• Basic knowledge of Labour Relations Act.
• Be detailed oreintated and have strong business acumen and numracy skills.
• Experience in report writing such as investigations, GAP Analysis, admin reports and recommendations.
• Computer literate and possess good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Iffice (intermediate phase).
• Strong organizationsl and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills in English and a second language appropriate to the region, to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work independent or as part of a team.
• Good time management skills and organizational skills.
• Must have a strong sense of integrity and is honest and ethical in everything they do.
• A valid Driver's license is essential (this position will require extensive travel)
• An inherent requirement for this position is travel and therefore the successful candidate will need to manage their ongoing travel requiremnts and monthly budgets throughout the Gauteng - Pretoria area assigned.

Additonal Requirements:

• Physically fit and able to perform duties.
• Contribute to the department and organization special project assigned.

Key Responsibilities    

• Responsible for conducting Risk Assessments in stores as per Risk Admin Checks.
• Visit stores and investigate relevant department intensively for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Responsible for conducting investigations on instructio from Line Manager.
• Ensuring all records, systems and paperwork are kept up to date.
• The ability to work to according to deadlines, have high levels of drive and initative, and have insight - to percieve patterns and detail below surface.
• Ensure that stock takes are conducted as per company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for generating reports and propise Stock take audit recommendations.
• Have excellent communication skills and to be able to convey knowledge and interact effectively with people at all kevels within the Company.
• Manage confifential informations with utmost discretion and integrity.
• Ensuring that correct company policies and procedures are followed correctly at all stores.
• Compile ad-hoc reports on request to complete investigations.
• Train, guide and support stores to ensure compliance to all SOP's

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Qualifications    

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Work, Outlook, Excel, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum 4 years’ experience with a major retail chain of which a minimum of 2 years must be within a Senior Management role.
• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant.
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven?
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
• Ability to lead and drive a team.
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities    

• Responsible for turnover and budgets ensuring that targets are met.
• Ensuring the Store’s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensuring that stock losses are under the benchmark.
• Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store.
• Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process).
• The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations.
• Our Senior Store Manager’s play an active part in the succession planning, coaching, and developing their own team.
• Ensure all employees adhere to company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Nurturing and driving the Tekkie Town culture within your store.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the store.

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Qualifications    

• Previous experience in a Finance team environment preferred but not essential
• Exposure within a Retail environment advantageous
• Good Excel/ data handling abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Experience working with one or more fixed assets modules in an ERP system preferred.
• Working knowledge of Fixed Assets accounting and principles.
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Strong data processing accuracy and speed
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow as the role will expand to incorporate new responsibilities
• Effective follow up and administration of finance procedures and documents
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (Speak, read and write)
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail
• High energy level and is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player

Key Responsibilities    

• Support the Finance Team in achieving month end deadlines
• Monthly processing of Fixed Assets
  • Accurate coding of Fixed Asset additions (amount, cost centres and responsibility codes)
  • Processing transfers and disposals of Fixed Assets
  • Liaison with other departments and stores as required
  • Passing adjusting journals in the General Ledger as required
• Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts and follow up
• Monthly store analysis of key expenditure, for example, repairs & maintenance accounts
• Generating reports as required for monthly financial reporting
• Loading of local and foreign supplier payments
• Assistance to the Accountant and Finance Manager as required
• Assistance with Finance Team administration as required from time to time
• Establish and maintain good communications with HODs, Finance team, Suppliers & Pepkor
• Support to internal and external auditors as required

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Qualifications    

• B Comm/ proven accounting field experience
• Preference for completed articles, AGA(SA) or SAIPA qualification, or similar
• Strong Excel/ data handling abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant accounting & reporting experience, preferably within retail/manufacturing or similar environment.
• Audit background / articles with reputable audit firm advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS, IAS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Preparation of financial statements (Caseware or similar) advantageous.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft (Word & Advanced Excel) and Gsuite packages is an essential requirement.
• Good communication skills (both internal and external stakeholders).
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• This person must be performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, accept responsibility for workload, as well as be a team player.

Additional Requirements

• Experience on MS Business Central accounting software or similar package would be advantageous.
• Possess an understanding of system policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Documenting and analysing business processes and suggesting improvements.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities    

• Various accounting responsibilities as required, including:
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations - preparation & review thereof
  • Journals
  • Provisions & accruals
• Support & assistance in the Company stock accounting function
  • Costings & journals for stock imports
  • Support to the Stock Accountant as required
  • Assistance in monthly stock reconciliations
  • Stock system mapping, improvements and investigations
• Assist in quarterly & year end reporting and pack preparation
• Insurance claims & reporting
  • Assist in preparation and input of information required for the annual renewal insurance process
  • Reporting on insurance incidents & claims
• B-BBEE reporting
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements (Caseware).
• Assistance with internal & external audits, preparation of working papers.
• Documentation, review and improvement of internal processes.
• Support the Finance Manager in ad hoc projects and new business initiatives.

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Qualifications    

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer Literate, MS Office – proficient in Work, Outlook, Excel, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a Supervisor role within the retail sector.
• Fluent (written and verbal) in English and another official South African language relevant.
• Strong interpersonal and selling skills.
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Has a high energy level and is performance-driven?
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
• Strong leadership and organisational abilities.
• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with customers.

Key Responsibilities    

• Maximise the profitability by assisting the Store Manager to achieve monthly budgets.
• Ensuring the Store’s Administration is in line with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensuring that stock losses are under the bench mark.
• The ability to ensure that brand standards are implemented & maintained in line with customer expectations.
• Effectively implement Promotions, visual merchandising principles and maintain standards of the store.
• Keeping updated with the latest trends in terms of stock coming in (unpacking process).
• Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments)
• Supervise and motivate staff to ensure that daily targets are met.
• Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates.
• The ability to manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure all employees adhere to company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Opening and Closing of the store.

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Qualifications    

 A formal degree majoring in Human Resources Management/Industrial Psychology or similar. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources management within a senior capacity leading a team HR Team preferably in a retail (or similar) environment.
• A demonstrated track record in implementing business and HR objectives within a head office environment.
• Understanding of current labour legislation (LRA, BCEA & SD9) and a thorough grasp of the related principles.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing projects and changing initiatives within a retail environment.

Key Responsibilities    

HR Strategy

• Provide input into HR strategy for Tekkie Town, guided by the Pepkor Speciality Group strategy
• Deliver operational plans and processes aligned to strategy.

HR Administration, Analysis & Reporting

• Compile and provide accurate, reliable employee data analysis, information, and
• statistics to enable effective decision-making.
• Compile and submit HR information to monthly brand management reports.
• Coordinating training reports & data Inputs for the organisation as a whole in line with Pepkor Speciality group requirements, W&RSETA & BEE reporting requirements.

Culture

• Help drive & facilitate team culture, values, and principles.
• Manage survey process for relevant teams, communicate results, and facilitate action plans
• Facilitate and help drive change management within different departments

Remuneration Support & Coordination

• Manage and provide advice to line managers on all remuneration processes, guided by the Remuneration and Benefits Manager. 
• Deliver Remuneration and benefits practices according to the critical path of the Pepkor Speciality group processes.
• Advise employees with regard to benefits and remuneration. 
• Advise relevant stakeholders (employees, managers, and payroll) on any changes to remuneration and benefits matters. 

Workforce planning

• Coordinate all the Recruitment and Selection procedures within the teams 
• Provide guidance and execution on all Organizational Design matters 
• Guide Talent Mapping and Performance Management processes

Employee Relations

• Advise and assist managers in all matters governed by the LRA and company policy. 
• Represent the company in matters that escalated to CCMA. 

HR Project Management 

• Provide project management support and HR expertise to the business with specific
• related projects.
• Manage and deliver on HR projects related to the business, HR, or functional strategy.

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Qualifications    

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent is an essential requirement.
• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in the related field will be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• A minimum of 5 years proven retail experience in footwear buying/procurement or experience within footwear manufacturing environment is essential.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of footwear constructions and materials is Essential.
• A working knowledge of the latest Google  packages (Slides & Sheets) and/or Microsoft is required.
• Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest trends.
• Must be able to travel internationally.
• Is able to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. 
• Is innovative, shows initiative and has a strong trader mentality.
• Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Have excellent relationship-building and networking skills. 
• Is able to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company. 
• Is a strong negotiator and is able to secure win-win agreements with others. 
• Is able to be assertive and is focused on achieving deadlines.
• Is able to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Have excellent time management, organizing skills, administrative skills and presentation skills.
• Has a strong sense of integrity, and is honest and ethical in everything they do.

Key Responsibilities    

• To achieve and exceed the Company’s inflow margin,sales targets and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings.
• To influence, drive and execute the seasonal product and purchasing strategy.
• To be responsible for researching, understanding and executing the relevant seasonal trends in line with the target market.
• To build a competitive product range according to the purchasing strategy.
• To source & select the correct supplier for the appropriate product category and manage them according to the Company policies and procedures.
• To ensure the timeous execution of procurement administration to meet the target dates in the critical path of the supply chain.
• To source and procure products within the agreed quality specifications & standards.
• To ensure compliance with agreed quality specifications & standards.
• To develop and influence cross-functional partnerships with all specified key relationships.