Overview
Trainee Store Manager Programme – Inland South Region Jobs in Gauteng, South Africa at Clicks Group
Title: Trainee Store Manager Programme – Inland South Region
Company: Clicks Group
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Listing reference: click_024251
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 March 2026
Position Summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About Our Company
Clicks Group
Introduction
We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our team as a Trainee Store Manager. This role is designed to develop future Store Managers by providing comprehensive training across all store departments. Once deemed competent, the successful candidate will assume relevant management responsibilities, supporting and assisting the Store Manager in their duties and leading the store in their absence.
Job Description
- Take full ownership of your development by actively engaging in and completing the Trainee Manager programme, ensuring readiness for sign-off within 14 months.
- Train across all store departments and demonstrate competence in each area.
- Support the Store Manager in overseeing departments and managing overall store operations as required.
- Attend and actively participate in all required classroom training sessions as part of the Trainee Manager programme.
- Apply learned knowledge and skills effectively within the store environment under the guidance of the Store Manager.
- Lead by example, demonstrating behaviours and standards aligned with company values and management expectations.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor and proactively engaging with customers at all times.
- What We’re Looking For
- Strong leadership potential and a desire to progress into a Store Manager role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, customer-focused approach
- Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term retail management career within a supportive and structured development programme
Minimum Requirements
Job requirements
- In possession of a matric certificate (Grade 12) with a pass in English
- Maths pass
- Retail and/or management experience (advantageous)
Skills, Abilities And Job Related Knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Computer literacy and analysing skills
- Planning and organising
- Conflict management Competencies
- Leading and Deciding
- Supporting and coordinating
- Interacting and presenting
- Analysing and interpreting
- Creating and conceptualising
- Organising and executing
- Adapting and coping
- Enterprising and performing
Contractual Hours
- 45hrs 6days
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.