Operations

Junior Operations Manager

Talented Recruitment Specialists·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
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  • Opportunity for a Junior Operations Manager to join an established clothing retailer in Durban.

Requirements :

  • Tertiary qualification OR minimum 3-5 year's experience in line with this role.
  • 3-5 years Retail experience
  • Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written (English).
  • Strong Administration, Leadership and Management Skills.
  • Computer literacy, including Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret Financial data.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum Supervision.
  • Ability to implement strategic plans with follow up and follow through.
  • Must be able to travel across KZN with/without Area Manager, Company vehicle will be provided
  • Drivers Licence.
  • No Criminal record.

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • 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 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.

Key skills

Bachelors

At a glance

Company

Talented Recruitment Specialists

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 6, 2026

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