Retail Factory Shop Manager

About the role

Goldi, a leading integrated poultry producer in South Africa, is seeking an experienced Retail Factory Shop Manager for its flagship factory shop in Standerton, Mpumalanga. The manager will be responsible for day‑to‑day store operations, driving sales growth, ensuring profitability and maintaining high standards of customer service, food safety and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all daily store operations and ensure efficient trading.
• Drive sales growth, profitability and deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage budgets, cash handling, banking and financial reporting.
• Control stock, ordering, receiving, merchandising and shrinkage.
• Lead, coach, recruit and develop store employees, including rostering and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policies.
• Prepare operational, financial and KPI reports.

Required profile

• Grade 12 or equivalent; tertiary qualification in Retail Management, Business Management or related field is advantageous.
• Minimum five years of retail experience, with at least three years in a store‑management or senior retail‑management role.
• Proven ability to independently manage a retail store or business unit.
• Experience in budgeting, cash control, stock control and retail reporting.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with point‑of‑sale (POS) systems.

What we offer

• Competitive, market‑related remuneration package.
• Performance‑based incentive opportunities.
• Structured career development within Goldi and the Astral Group.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship retail operation and directly impact commercial success.