Regional Manager - 6 Months Fixed Term Contact

Overview

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We currently looking for a Regional Manager for a 6 Months Fixed Term Contract, who will be responsible for leading and driving performance across all Pick n Pay Clothing stores within a defined region. The role provides strategic direction, commercial leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the achievement of sales, profitability, and customer experience targets. This role leads a team of Area Managers and Store Managers, ensuring alignment to company strategy, consistent execution of brand standards, and delivery of operational excellence across the region. The Regional Manager is accountable for overall regional performance, driving growth, managing risk, and building a high-performance, customer-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Retail, Business, or related field (essential)
• 8–10 years’ experience in retail clothing
• Minimum 4–5 years in a senior multi-store leadership role (Area/Regional level)
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-location operations
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP/reporting systems)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively across the region

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and people development capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Customer-centric mindset
• Results-driven and commercially focused
• Decisive and resilient in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to influence and drive performance across multiple teams

Technical Skills

• Advanced retail clothing and commercial acumen
• Regional financial and performance management
• Sales, GP, and KPI optimisation
• Operational governance and compliance
• Talent and succession management
• Supply chain and stock management understanding
• Visual merchandising execution at scale
• Regional Strategy & Commercial Performance

Responsibilities

• Regional Strategy & Commercial Performance
  • Own and drive sales, profitability, and growth across the province
  • Develop and execute regional business strategies aligned to company objectives
  • Monitor and analyse performance across all areas and stores, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Drive achievement of sales targets, GP, and operational KPIs
• Leadership & People Management
  • Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers and Store Managers across the region
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and results
  • Drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability
  • Ensure consistent and effective performance management practices
• Operational Excellence & Governance
  • Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, policies, and procedures across all stores
  • Drive compliance with audit, risk, OHS, and security standards
  • Conduct regional store reviews and audits to ensure alignment
  • Ensure effective stock management, shrinkage control, and operational efficiency
• Customer Experience & Brand Execution
  • Drive a customer-first culture across all stores in the region
  • Ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising and brand standards
  • Monitor and improve customer experience and service delivery
• Financial & Performance Management
  • Own and manage the regional budget, cost control, and financial performance
  • Monitor expenses, shrinkage, and stock losses across all areas
  • Provide performance insights and recommendations to improve results
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting across the region
• Stakeholder Management
  • Partner with Executive Leadership, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
  • Ensure alignment between Head Office strategy and regional execution
  • Influence and drive cross-functional collaboration across the business
• Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead and drive strategic initiatives and transformation projects within the region
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and customer experience
  • Support implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives