Shoprite Meat Market Manager Jobs 2026 – Midrand Centre

Job Description

Shoprite Group of Companies is recruiting for a Meat Market Manager position at Midrand Centre, Gauteng. This is a full-time management opportunity for candidates with Matric, relevant meat industry and retail experience, and supervisory or management experience.

Shoprite Meat Market Manager Job Details

Job Title: Meat Market Manager
Reference Number: SHO260928-7
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Management
Location: Midrand Centre, Gauteng
Country: South Africa
Department: Meat Markets
Reports To: Regional Manager
Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Purpose of the Role

To manage the overall operation of the Meat Market, ensuring profitability, excellent customer service, compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, stock control, people management, and achievement of all operational targets.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant meat industry and retail experience
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, stock management and food safety standards
• Supervisory or management experience
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and operational systems)
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Meat Market.
• Ensure the department is merchandised according to company standards.
• Maintain product availability and quality at all times.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and company policies.

Financial Management

• Achieve sales, GP%, waste, shrinkage and profitability targets.
• Monitor and control departmental expenses.
• Manage stock levels and ordering processes effectively.
• Analyze sales reports and implement action plans to improve performance.

Food Safety and Hygiene Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness standards throughout the department.
• Conduct regular inspections and corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure employees use the correct PPE and operate equipment safely.

Stock Control and Loss Prevention

• Manage stock receiving, storage and rotation.
• Control waste, damages and shrinkage.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate variances.
• Implement effective security and loss prevention measures.

People Management

• Recruit, train and develop employees.
• Manage attendance, performance and productivity.
• Conduct coaching, counseling and disciplinary processes where required.
• Develop succession plans and identify talent for promotion.

Customer Service

• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are maintained.
• Address customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Build customer loyalty through quality products and service excellence.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead by example and promote company values.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate operational objectives.
• Foster a positive and productive working environment.
• Motivate employees to achieve departmental targets.

Administration and Compliance

• Ensure accurate completion of all operational and HR documentation.
• Manage employee scheduling and labour costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and workplace rules.

Key Performance Indicators

• Sales Growth
• Gross Profit Percentage (GP%)
• Waste Control
• Shrinkage Control
• Labour Cost Management
• Food Safety Compliance
• Customer Service Standards
• Staff Productivity and Development
• Stock Accuracy
• Operational Audit Results

Competencies Required

• Leadership and Team Management
• Financial Acumen
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Customer Focus
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Management
• Attention to Detail
• Results Orientation