Trainee Store Manager Programme - Inland South Region (Internal)

Listing reference: click_024056

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 5 March 2026

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

Clicks Group

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.

• 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

Job requirements

• In possession of a matric certificate (Grade 12) with a pass in English
• 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
• 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.