Store Manager: Tembisa

Company Description

iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.
Our office is a high performance environment where we thrive on pushing each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here.

**Job Description**:
iKhokha is on the hunt to find a Store Manager to run our retail operation in **Tembisa**. Join the If you're looking for a change and being part of a South African Fintech story sounds exciting to you...then join us, and take a role in making digital payment solutions available to all small business owners hustling their way to success in Tembisa

**So, what will you do?**

You will play a pivotal role in driving sales and activation ratios.

You will manage in-branch marketing activities, assist in staff route planning for outbound initiatives, and create revenue-generating opportunities aligned with iKhokha' s goals

You will take charge of P&L statements, effectively manage branch staff, and serve as a brand ambassador of the iK Tribe and culture within the branch.

You will contribute to community engagement efforts, evangelizing iKhokha to create a strong local presence.

**In addition to the above, your responsibilities will be**:
**People Management**:

- Interview, recruit, and train new staff
- Implement performance management processes to ensure that new staff thrive and targets are met
- First level HR and IR skills

**Asset Management**:

- Responsible for in-store stock management, monthly stock takes and cycle counting
- Maintain asset register of instore equipment and of all branding materials
- Basic understanding of POS systems for stock management

**Reporting and Insights**:

- Report back to internal stakeholders weekly/monthly on store performance
- Share ad hoc survey results with necessary internal stakeholders
- Feedback on general in-store activity

**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications**:

- Completed Matric / Grade 12
- Undergraduate Degree (Advantageous)

**Deal Breakers**:

- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Proven track record of achieving and surpassing targets
- Informal market retail operations experience with a strong focus on growth and in-branch retail dynamics
- Demonstrate robust commercial skills, exceptional business acumen, and a proven ability to achieve targets in sales, marketing, and customer service, coupled with a profound understanding of key stakeholders within the area.
- Excellent interpersonal and people management skills with proven ability to coach and energise direct reports in the branch environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to speak both English and isiZulu.
- Requirements include a valid driver’s license with own reliable transportation.

Additional Information
**Perks of joining the Tribe?**
- Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions
- Be guided by visionary leadership
- Seize the opportunity for study leave
- Access to on-demand learning and development
- Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our employees and they told us so)
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista