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Area Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a well-established retail company based in Durban is seeking an ambitious and driven Area Manager to join their dynamic retail team.
Roles and responsibilities:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
- Administration of Stock Counts including accurate and efficient Stock Counts with minimum disruptions to the Business.
- Responsibility for Administration and Management of Staffing including Stores Training & Development Contracts Terminations and Disciplinary processes.
- Administration and Management of Stores including Overtime management.
- Strategic planning and implementation to identify develop and maintain Stores that fall within your portfolio so that they trade profitably and within expectation. This includes the management of non-performing Stores as per instructions and guidance provided to you.
- Responsibility for General Administration e.g. Administration for opening new Stores and closure of discontinued Stores general Administration etc.
- Strategic planning and implementation to identify and close out Risk and Safety areas of the Business.
- Forward thinking to assist with development and growth of the Business.
- Self-discipline focus and planning to ensure duties are performed and deadlines are met. This includes follow up and follow through of tasks until successful completion within acceptable times frames.
- Leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimum direction and follow up from Line Managers. This includes acceptable communication with your Stores and Line Managers.
- Responsibility for compliance to Operational Legal and Statutory requirements.
- Driving Cost Saving initiatives and awareness.
- Matric (Grade 12) certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Must be able to travel across KZN.
- Valid drivers licence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and isiZulu.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Computer literate with at least basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Monday to Thursday- 8:30am to 5pm
- Friday - 8am to 5pm
- Saturday- 8am to 2pm
- Overtime as and when required.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Required Experience:
Manager
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