Category Manager

Recruiter:

Flink Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000738/JB

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

30000

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Category Manager to join their team in Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
Category Manager (Retail)
Location: Fourways, Johannesburg (Head Office)
Type: Full-Time | Office-Based (100% On-site)
Salary: Market related
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 or 09:00 – 18:00 (5-day work week)

Benefits:

1-month performance bonus
Quarterly progress bonus
21 days annual leave (dependent on start date)
Eligibility for company share scheme
Pension fund (10% split between Employer and Employee)
Medical aid (50/50 contribution) included in CTC

Please note: The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience

Start Date: Urgent requirement

Our client is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to develop and deliver category strategy, ensuring a strong, relevant and profitable offer that meets the needs of South African customers. This role focuses on driving category performance across sales, margins, stock, customer satisfaction and commercial impact in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Proven Category Manager / Buyer experience within retail (non-food experience essential)
Relevant tertiary qualification
Strong commercial and analytical capability
Ability to manage complex supplier relationships
Strategic thinking with strong execution skills

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Market Insights:

Develop a data-driven omnichannel category strategy aligned to market and customer trends
Conduct store visits, surveys, reviews and market analysis to identify growth opportunities
Build 3-year strategic plans and annual action plans

Range & Supplier Management:

Build relevant and sustainable product ranges using structured range frameworks
Define category architecture and supplier strategies
Manage and negotiate with local and international suppliers

Pricing, Promotions & Commercial Performance:

Define pricing rules with internal pricing teams
Select products for promotional activity
Monitor competitor pricing and product assortments

Merchandising & E-Commerce Alignment:

Align in-store merchandising and layouts with commercial strategy
Ensure online product content and value propositions are accurate and aligned
Maintain end-to-end customer value consistency

Operational Excellence & Store Collaboration:

Partner with stores to drive execution, availability and customer satisfaction
Act quickly on quality, availability and customer concerns

AI, Digital Tools & Productivity:

Leverage AI tools to improve research, analytics and efficiency
Coach team members on digital adoption

People Leadership:

Lead and develop Product Management and Data Quality Specialists
Drive team performance through KPIs, reviews and development plans

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure compliance with product regulations and company policies
Promote responsible sourcing and sustainable category development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Turnover and margin growth
Stock holding and stock days
Market share improvement
Supplier negotiation outcomes
Category P&L performance
Customer ratings and range quality
Online data accuracy and operational execution
Team development and performance

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Wholesale and Retail
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Johannesburg
Salary bracket:
R 30000 - 50000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
No

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