About this role
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP Corporate store. This function includes the planning, organizing, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and the Pick n Pay’s objectives.Minimum Requirements:Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory rolePrevious experience in Butchery and Fish departmentsSound knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processesStrong understanding of food safety and hygiene standardsCompetencies:Strong passion for product quality and operational excellenceProven management and supervisory experienceStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilityAssertive, calm, and confident leadership styleSolid administrative and organisational skillsAbility to work in cold and wet conditionsKey Responsibilities:Commercial & Financial ManagementMaximise gross margins and departmental profitabilityControl budgets (expenses, turnover, growth targets) and implement corrective action where requiredMonitor and reduce wastage, shrinkage and damagesAnalyse sales performance and identify growth opportunitiesPlan and implement sales promotions to drive volume and margin Stock & Production ManagementOrder and control stock levels to ensure availability without overstockingPlan daily and weekly production schedulesAssist with receiving meat and ensure accurate stock handlingControl, merchandise and promote stock according to company standardsMonitor temperature controls and maintain the cold chain Technical & Operational ExecutionPrepare and break various meat carcasses and prepare fish lines to specificationOperate all butchery equipment including bandsaw, wrapping machine, vacuum machine, scales, mincing machine and boerewors fillerMaintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standardsEnsure cleanliness of all butchery equipment and utensils Leadership & People ManagementManage and lead employees to ensure efficient department operationsDrive performance, productivity, and accountabilityConduct ongoing training and development of team membersFoster a culture of teamwork, urgency, and excellence Customer Service ExcellenceDeliver high service levels to maximise customer satisfactionProvide product expertise and handle customers courteously and professionallyEnsure attractive merchandising and presentation standardsClosing date: 3 November 2026If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Discover who we are
- LOCATION
- Montana - Gauteng, Gauteng
- WORK MODE
- On-site
- JOB TYPE
- Full-time
- POSTED
- Oct 27, 2026
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