An exciting opportunity has opened for Management Trainees in the Western Cape & Eastern Cape. These roles are ideal for individuals with retail butchery or fish department experience who are ready to step into a management development pathway.

The positions focus on hygiene, safety, stock control, and team management, with the aim of driving profitability and operational excellence.

Location: Western Cape & Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 21 September 2025

Minimum Requirements

Matric / Grade 12.
Previous experience in a Butchery or Fish Department.
Completion of the Introduction to Retail Supervision (blue file).

Competencies

Strong passion for fresh food products and customer service.
Proven management or supervisory experience.
Problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Calm, confident, and assertive communication style.
Good administration and planning abilities.
Willingness to work in cold conditions (freezers and wet areas).

Key Responsibilities

Manage and supervise Butchery staff to ensure smooth operations.
Monitor and control stock levels, wastage, shrinkage, and damages.
Train and develop employees continuously.
Plan and implement sales promotions to drive turnover and growth.
Control expenses, budgets, and gross margins.
Prepare fresh meat and fish products daily/weekly.
Operate butchery equipment including band saw, mincer, boerewors filler, vacuum machine, and wrapping machine.
Break carcasses, de-bone meat, and manufacture mince, sausages, and boerewors.
Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety standards.
Handle customer service queries professionally and courteously.
Check and monitor cold chain compliance (temperatures).
Receive deliveries from suppliers and ensure quality checks.