Fruit and Vegetable Supervisor

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SURGO Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

Fruit and Veg Manager – Athlone, Cape Town

 
Location:
 Athlone, Cape Town

 
Industry:
 Retail / FMCG

 
Salary:
 Market-related

 
Working Hours:
 Monday to Sunday (shift-based)

About the Company

Our client is a leading retail group headquartered in the Western Cape. Since 2012, they've been dedicated to providing exceptional service in the 
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
 industry, operating primarily in emerging markets. They view their customers as part of their extended family and pride themselves on delivering on every promise — 
"we believe in doing exactly what we say we're going to do."

Join a team that values integrity, community, and creating meaningful experiences for both staff and customers.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced 
Fruit and Veg Manager
 to lead the department at their Athlone store. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a profitable, efficient, and customer-focused Fruit and Veg department while managing daily operations and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Fruit and Veg department.
  • Ensure excellent customer service — every customer should feel valued and appreciated.
  • Handle customer queries, suggestions, and complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Manage receiving, cutting, packing, and merchandising of stock in line with company standards.
  • Monitor department performance and ensure profitability through effective cost control.
  • Maintain stock levels, reduce wastage, and minimise shrinkage.
  • Plan and execute promotional activities in collaboration with store management.
  • Recruit, train, and schedule staff; ensure adherence to company policies and hygiene standards.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and address any staff issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensure departmental compliance with company rules, security procedures, and operational standards.
  • Support the achievement of store performance targets set by senior management.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong customer service orientation and a positive, hands-on attitude.
  • Excellent people management and leadership skills.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to foster teamwork and motivate staff.
  • High attention to detail with solid numerical and administrative skills.
  • Reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
  • Minimum 
    1–2 years' Fruit & Veg Department
     management experience.
  • Minimum 
    5 years' experience
     in a retail store environment.

How to Apply

Please apply directly via this job board and quote 
reference number QW975XX6
 in the subject line or email body.

Alternatively, email your CV to 

.

Surgo (Pty) Ltd is an 
Employment Equity (EE) committed employer
 and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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