SPAR IS HIRING

DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Listing reference: spar_000962

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Marketing Management

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Accountable for developing Marketing and Merchandising strategies that will assist in directing marketing activities of the assigned Distribution Centre (DC) in a manner that effectively benefits the retailers as well as the SPAR brand. Drive and roll out SPAR Southern Africa’s brand building strategies across formats, products and key categories throughout assigned DC.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Strategy Execution, Risk Management, and Compliance

• Collaborate with executive management to ensure the vision, mission and business strategy is articulated at every level of the organisation and help in identifying risks and taking action to mitigate them.
• Help define, drive and implement organisational performance to ensure maximum capacity, efficiencies and reach or impact of the organisation’s mission.
• Drive a culture of professionalism, delivery, efficiency and urgency within area of oversight that supports the overall organisational strategic objectives.
• Roll out and ensure accountability for adherence to all operational procedures, policies and standards.

Operational Management      

Divisional marketing, advertising and promotions strategy execution and brand growth:

• Customise national strategies to develop, execute and maintain divisional marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns leading to greater brand awareness and influencing overall divisional revenue growth in alignment with SPAR Southern Africa’s business strategy
• Lead in all divisional branding and positioning initiatives, thus increasing SPAR’s Brand Equity and the increase of share of voice that will result in market share increase.
• Spearhead divisional product launch campaigns, successfully introducing new offerings that align with SPAR corporate strategies to capture significant market share across geographies, consumer segments, formats and channels.
• Divisional partnerships and brand expansion
• Lead engagements with and manage divisional-level brand partnerships, sponsorships and collaborations with the aim of strategically expanding market reach.
• Strategically expand brand presence into new markets, leveraging local marketing, promotional and advertising approaches to effectively deliver on marketing initiatives.

Products, consumer insights and data-driven decision-making:

• Strategically leverage big data analytics and customer segmentation to refine marketing, advertising and promotional strategies, improving overall targeting  and campaign efficiency in alignment with SPAR Southern Africa’s corporate business strategy.
• Conduct and monitor consumer research to identify emerging trends, shifting behaviours and new market opportunities as relates to SPAR’s marketing, advertising and promotional initiatives. Also applicable for ensuring supplies are available with no interruptions.

Vendor and stakeholder management and performance monitoring:

• Build and maintain relationships with marketing, advertising and promotional partners, suppliers, service providers and agencies.
• Act as a liaison between internal DC departments and external stakeholders and track key logistics metrics, such as customer metrics/feedback.
• Generate regular reports and provide insights to DC exco teams and address marketing and advertising trends.

Financial Management

• Drive sales growth for both the DC and Retail while protecting and improving gross profit margins, ensuring all marketing activity delivers measurable return on investment and aligns with agreed GP targets. 
• Manage divisional budgets, monitor expenses to ensure expenditure is within the budget and continuously strive to save costs while managing operational efficiency.
• Preparing and management of the Regional Guild budgets. 
• Identify, evaluate and communicate important market and industry trends that are likely to impact the organisation and specific area of oversight.
• Review financial and non-financial reports to identify risk, devise solutions or improvements.
• Manage working capital and stock management to align with business targets. 
• Drive the identification, optimisation, and collection of all other income streams (e.g. supplier rebates, promotional contributions, sponsorships and marketing income), ensuring full recovery, accurate reconciliation, and alignment to agreed commercial terms and budgets.
• Provide strategic oversight of competitive retail and wholesale price management by monitoring market and competitor pricing, supporting pricing decisions that balance competitiveness with gross profit protection, and ensuring alignment with SPAR’s value proposition and divisional financial targets.

People management, leadership and development

• Provide leadership support to the management team and all staff, defining objectives to be achieved by the team, providing guidance, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Manage the working environment of area of oversight and ensure it contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity.
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement and ensure successes are celebrated and communicated to staff and stakeholders.

Customer Stakeholder Relationships

• Identify, build and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with key partners, internal and external stakeholders for purposes of ensuring sustainability of operational efficiencies.
• Adhere to all legal compliance and procedures as relates to customer and stakeholder relationships and provide oversight for area of control.
• Taking ownership of engagement, building an honest and transparent relationship with all customers and/or stakeholders.
• Manage accurate submission of all required reports to executive managements and stakeholders.      

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE 

• Marketing, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Retail or Wholesale at Senior Management level.
• Proven experience in buying and selling at Senior Management level.
• Proven experience in providing guidance and expert advice to Senior Leaders.
• Ability to evaluate projects, budgets, and any other finance related area to determine suitability and effectiveness.
• Commercial management knowledge of how businesses and industries operate.  
• The ability to evaluate overall business performance to determine where improvements can be made and how the organisation can be more effective in reaching organisational goals.
• The ability to communicate effectively and present in front of an audience (member’s meetings, cell meeting, and PR / sponsorship events), and draft and execute divisional business plans.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following requirements:

• Effectively cope with change, handle risk and uncertainty. 
• Flexible and adaptable when facing tough calls and is balanced despite conflicting demands of a situation. 
• Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.    
• Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. 
• Leadership competencies – decision making/problem solving, business acumen, strategic focus, building effective teams, and collaborative relationships. 

Interested parties should submit applications and copies of your qualification to Human Resources by no later than 25 September 2026.

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree - Marketing. Skills: Retail Merchandising, Merchandising Marketing, Strategic Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership Communication, Business Agility, Strategic Agility, Merchandise Management, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Supplier Negotiations, Negotiation Strategies, Contract Negotiations, Consumer Insight Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Team Performance Management, Budget Management. Work Experience: Similar work experience.

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

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BAKERY SUPERVISOR

Listing reference: spar_000959

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Food & Beverages

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Paulpietersburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

SUPERSPAR Paulpietersburg is recruiting for Bakery Supervisor, located in Paulpietersburg. Reporting to: Store Manager PURPOSE OF THE POSITION We are seeking for a experienced, skilled and motivated Bakery Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The Bakery Supervisor will play a pivotal role in supervising the operation of the bakery departments according to agreed sales and profitability targets.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Control overall bakery expenses to make sure the expenses are maintained within the budget.
• Providing awesome customer service to give customers an excellent experience.
• Assist customers to find products that they are looking for.
• Ensuring that goods are correctly priced and displayed.
• To undertake any other relevant duties requested by Management.
• Lead in stock takes and stock counts.
• Ensure promotions are executed timeously and execution is planned.
• Maintain food safety hygiene standards/according to stores policies and procedures.
• To efficiently work at the point of sale and maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise.
• Assist in the prevention of stock shrinkage.
• Keeping the store equipment clean.
• Understand the importance of stock rotation.
• Design and implement cleaning schedule for department and for all equipment and facilities daily.
• Ensure correct chemicals and procedures are used to maintain a sanitized and pest free environment.
• Conduct spot checks to ensure accurate prices are being maintained.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Baker’s certificate will be advantageous
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 24-36 Months experience working in a Retail environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and public holidays.
• High level of integrity.

SPAR Lowveld is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are placed in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan. 

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CATEGORY MANAGER

Listing reference: spar_000952

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Textile Merchandising

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to drive turnover, gain market share and maximise SPAR DC and Retailer profitability through careful planning, purchasing and sales strategies, in line with retail and DC requirements. The role is also responsible for supporting retailer communication and leadership, upholding retail policy, and maintaining category and divisional profitability, stockholdings and service levels.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Drive and achieve DC and Retail sales, profitability budgets, gross profit targets and growth objectives.
• Negotiate supplier deals, pricing and trading terms to deliver competitive retail pricing while achieving budgeted margins for members and the DC.
• Maintain comprehensive records of supplier negotiations, agreements, promotional activity and related transactions.
• Take full category management accountability, including product ranging, category performance, stockholding, stock turn, stock days, distribution and retail penetration.
• Manage supplier service levels and key business indicators, including supplier order fill, supplier out-of-stocks, stock availability, efficiencies and service performance against sales and budget.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers, retailers, DC buying, retail operations and logistics teams to grow retailer loyalty and strengthen competitive advantage.
• Create, execute and evaluate ad-hoc, regional and special promotions to drive retail volumes through the DC.
• Build strategic business relationships with suppliers, retail store owners and managers.
• Drive product development, innovation, consumer-trend responsiveness and other sales initiatives.
• Assist retailers with store standards, specifications, ranging, pricing and in-store promotional execution.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to the team, including growing the Category Controller capability.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or Commerce – Recommended
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of buying systems and processes
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of product range requirements within a supermarket environment
• Proven negotiating skills
• Strong drive, initiative and creativity
• Hands-on approach to problems and solutions
• Administrative skills
• Financial skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge on the SAP system would be beneficial.
• Previous F.M.C.G. buying experience is required.
• Attention to detail
• Coaching and mentoring
• Building strategic working relationships
• Customer focused
• Effective decision-making skills
• Gaining commitment
• Influential skills

Minimum requirements

Education

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Key Skills

• Procurement Systems
• Product Ranging
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Strategic Relationship Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation
• Initiative & Drive
• Administration Management
• Financial Management
• Computer Literacy
• SAP Systems
• Attention to Detail
• Coaching & Employee Mentoring

Work Experience

• FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

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REPLENISHMENT CLERK

Listing reference: spar_000951

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Clerk

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Assist the category buyer with all aspects of procurement.

Job description

• Ensure orders are processed through EDI daily.
• Assist category buyer with administration.
• Load new products on the system.
• Order exception report and non-deliveries actioned daily.
• Process store orders and supplier signed and stamped orders
• Input additional demands and promotional deal start & end dates.
• Maintain item information on existing products as required
• Assisting Retailers with product or promotional info when required
• Daily telesales and monitoring short dated stock and ageing stock

Minimum requirements

Education

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Skills

• Customer-focused
• Detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Numerical aptitude

Languages

• English: Fluen

Work Experience

• FMCG Industry Experience

Employment Equity

• The SPAR Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
• All positions are advertised in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Policy.

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CATEGORY MANAGER

Listing reference: spar_000949

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 25 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Textile Merchandising

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to drive and promote the business through the buying of promotional and replenishment stock, communication and leadership to retailers, upholding the retail policy and maintaining category and divisional profits, retail profitability, stockholdings and service levels.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Negotiating with sales representatives from suppliers
• Maintaining comprehensive records of all transactions with suppliers
• Negotiating deals and prices to achieve competitive retail prices and budgeted gross profit for the DC and Retail
• Managing stock levels and service levels against sales and budget
• Managing product and service levels against sales and budget
• Managing product ranges within specified product categories
• Achieving targeted DC sales and gross profit
• Be part of advertising / consumer trends
• Drive sales through special promotions
• Drive sales through innovation

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or Commerce – Recommended
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in the liquor industry
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of buying systems and processes
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of product range requirements within a supermarket environment
• Proven negotiating skills
• Strong drive, initiative and creativity
• Hands-on approach to problems and solutions
• Administrative skills
• Financial skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge on the SAP system would be beneficial.
• Previous F.M.C.G. buying experience is required.
• Attention to detail
• Coaching and mentoring
• Building strategic working relationships
• Communication skills
• Customer focused
• Effective decision-making skills
• Gaining commitment
• Influential skills
• SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Minimum requirements

Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing. Skills: Influencing Skills, Decision Making, Communication, Finance, Relationship Building, Detail-Oriented, Negotiation, Mentorship, Taking Initiative, Customer-Focused, Computer Literacy.

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

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INVENTORY MANAGER

Listing reference: spar_000944

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Stores and Inventory

Location: Kwazulu Natal

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to ensure optimal stock levels, accurate records, and efficient processes to balance supply and demand, minimize costs, and support business goals.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage daily inventory activities, ensuring stock levels are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Develop and execute inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies, losses, and wastage.
• Lead cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data.
• Implement and maintain inventory tracking systems, ensuring seamless integration with other departments.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, turnover rates, and stock performance, providing insights for management decisions.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and collaborate with the marketing teams to take corrective actions.
• Optimize warehouse space and layout to ensure efficient stock storage and easy accessibility while minimizing contamination.
• Develop, mentor, and manage a team within the inventory department, ensuring adherence to procedures and fostering continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance appraisals to review staff performance and identify training needs.
• Implement effective disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in inventory handling and storage processes.
• Oversee the management of inventory-related risks and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Fulfil any other reasonable tasks requested by management.

KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Degree/ National Diploma or Certificate in Logistics Management or related qualification
• 3 years’ experience in inventory management function.
• Computer Literacy competence (SAP-EWM, MS Office)
• High level of stress tolerance, high energy levels and the ability to work under pressure.
• Operational understanding of SPAR warehouse internal business processes and systems would be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and administration skills.
• Must be goal orientated, analytical, and pro-active.
• Ability to manage day to day operational issues and resolve operational problems independently.
• Sound leadership / management skills and a strong customer service orientation.
• Flexibility - prepared to work after hours, weekends, and willingness to multi-task in other functions.
• Ability to develop an open, sincere, and trusting relationship with our retailers as well as suppliers

Minimum requirements

Education

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• National Diploma in Logistics Management
• National Diploma in Operations Management

Skills

• Interpersonal Problem Solving
• Team Management
• Active Leadership
• Inventory Management
• SAP EWM
• SAP Systems
• Customer Service
• Effective Written Communication
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Collaboration
• Teamwork

Language

• English (Fluent)

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

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DESPATCH SUPERVISOR

Listing reference: spar_000932

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Receiving

Location: Nelspruit

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To coordinate and control the loading of stock for delivery, ensuring timely, accurate and efficient dispatch of orders.

Job description

• Communicate issues with night shift where necessary.

• Control accuracy of Documentation – CLDA’s.

• Control damages before loading.

• Monitor On-time loading.

• Perform Pre-cooling checks of the trailer temperature before loading (where applicable).

• Plan daily workload of staff requirement, urgent orders, and special attention retailer orders.

• Conduct staff meetings.

• Supervise and oversee the accurate loading of the stock onto trucks.

• Ensure asset tracking sheet information has been completed and supervise return of lugs by matching store claims versus actual lugs returned.

• Resolve queries/complaints received effectively and provide timeous feedback.

• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety standards.

• Perform daily housekeeping routine.

• Allocate the stock into respective trucks accurately and within the required time frame.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Minimum requirements

Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric. Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Communication, Team Player, Customer-Focused, Quality Orientation, Stress Tolerance. Work Experience: FMCG, Similar work experience.

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

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