COO (Retail Operations)

Recruiter:

Strategic Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000822/AC

Date posted:

Friday, February 27, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Well known, successful and growing retail chain - with over 60 stores and 800 employees - seeks a dynamic, forward thinking and experienced COO to work alongside the executive team to continue to expand the business.

POSITION INFO:
We seek a driven, entrepreneurial, and hands-on candidate who understands every aspect of retail operations, and has a detailed and overall understanding of the retail store environment. The candidate must be happy to work successfully in a fluid and dynamic work environment.

The candidate must have a suitable qualification as well as extensive senior retail operations working experience and must have a thorough understanding of:

Retail
Stores
Distribution
Merchandising
Marketing especially Online
IT systems
Operational policies and related admininstration.

We seek someone from a sizeable retail environment - the group has in excess of 60 branches and 800 staff.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us by mid March 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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