Assistant Butchery Manager

About the role

Pick n Pay is hiring an Assistant Butchery Manager, based in Northern Region. Passionate about quality meats, customer service, and retail excellence? We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Butchery Manager to support daily operations, lead and develop the team, drive sales, control stock and shrinkage, and maintain the highest standards of product quality, merchandising, hygiene, and customer experience in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Operations & Stock Control
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Butchery and Fish departments
• Support stock ordering, receiving, merchandising, and product availability
• Monitor stock levels and assist in reducing shrinkage and wastage
• Ensure attractive product displays and merchandising standards
• Production & Technical Execution
• Prepare and break meat carcasses and produce quality value-added products
• Operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain product quality and production standards
• Ensure cold chain compliance and proper handling procedures
• Hygiene & Food Safety
• Maintain strict hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety standards
• Ensure all equipment and work areas remain clean and compliant
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Team Leadership & Customer Service
• Supervise, motivate, and support team members
• Assist with staff training and performance management
• Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product knowledge
• Build a culture of teamwork, urgency, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a Butchery and Fish department
• Knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Good operational and organisational ability
• Strong attention to quality and hygiene standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions
• The roles will be placed in the following areas, Polokwane, Midwaters and Hazeldean.