Meat Market Manager

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/02

Reference Number SHO260928-7

Job Title Meat Market Manager

Job Type Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town or City Midrand Centre

Job Category Management

About the role Meat Market Manager

Job Title: Meat Market Manager

Department: Meat Markets

Reports To: Regional Manager

Location: Assigned Meat Market Branch

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.

What you'll do Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Customer Service

Ensure exceptional customer service standards are maintained.

Address customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Build customer loyalty through quality products and service excellence.

7. 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.

8. 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.

What you bring Minimum Requirements

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 Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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

Job Title: Meat Market Manager

Department: Meat Markets

Reports To: Regional Manager

Location: Assigned Meat Market Branch

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.

Policy Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

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