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Bafana Ernest Mogale

Pretoria

Summary

Results-driven Store Manager with a strong focus on exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and team development. Proven ability to drive sales growth and enhance store atmosphere through effective coaching and adherence to policies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Woolworths
Pretoria
05.2019 - 11.2024
  • Delivered exceptional service prioritizing customer needs and cultivating loyalty.
  • Achieved all targets according to store scorecard metrics.
  • Coached team members to enhance individual contributions aligned with job profiles.
  • Facilitated efficient implementation and delivery of all selling, promotional, and operational initiatives.
  • Continuously explored avenues for growth within and outside the store to elevate sales and improve returns on space and stock.
  • Aligned effective service levels with the achievement of productivity benchmarks.
  • Established, nurtured, and sustained a talent pipeline to meet growth objectives.
  • Ensured effective implementation and maintenance of operating processes to sustain profitability, uphold brand values, and deliver high service levels.
  • Effectively guided transformation within store atmosphere through proactive adoption of desired culture and demonstration of brand values.
  • Streamlined alignment of store teams through consistent communication and engagement sessions, rooted in the fundamental principles of the leadership program.
  • Minimized shrinkage through:

> Oversee, implement, and regulate all red flag processes, policies, and procedures.

> Analyze and administer all shrinkage hotspots within departments.

> Conduct regular shrinkage meetings to enhance employee participation and raise awareness among employees.

> Effectively manage processes and procedures aimed at minimizing shrinkage

Foods Departmental Manager

Woolworths
Pretoria
11.2006 - 04.2019
  • Managed daily operations of the foods department to ensure optimal performance.
  • Trained and supervised staff on food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Developed schedules to align workforce with departmental needs effectively.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries related to food products and services efficiently.
  • Analyzed customer purchasing trends to determine which products should be stocked most often.
  • Trained new hires on proper food handling techniques, safety regulations, and store policies.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of employees, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
  • Analyzed customer feedback surveys to improve customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage of all departments during peak hours.
  • Evaluated existing processes and identified areas of improvement within the foods department.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the foods department, ensuring smooth workflow from start to finish.
  • Resolved conflicts between customers or staff members with diplomacy and tact.
  • Investigated complaints from customers regarding quality or freshness of food items purchased.
  • Planned and executed promotional campaigns for seasonal products, resulting in increased sales revenue.
  • Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers, and popularity of items.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Minimized shrinkage through:

> Oversee, implement, and regulate all red flag processes, policies, and procedures.

> Analyze and administer all shrinkage hotspots within departments.

> Conduct regular shrinkage meetings to enhance employee participation and raise awareness among employees.

> Effectively manage processes and procedures aimed at minimizing shrinkage

Education

Certificate - New Managers Development Program - Retail

University of Stellenbosch and Woolworths
Pretoria, South Africa
10-2023

Certificate - Department Manager Development Program - Retail

Woolworths Learning and Development
Pretoria, South Africa
03-2019

Certificate - Manager Training NQF Level 4 - Retail

Woolworths Learning And Development
Pretoria, South Africa
04-2008

Prestige Diploma in Advanced Travel And Tourism - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Allenby Campus
Johannesburg, South Africa
04-2000

Certificate - Audio Visual Communications - Film, Radio and Television

Thuthuka Casting
Johannesburg, South Africa
05-1997

Skills

  • I am a customer-oriented person
  • I am good at identifying, developing, and coaching team members to retain a highly competent and energized team
  • I work well under pressure
  • I can adapt well in a new working environment
  • I am computer literate
  • I am skilled in performing leadership in management, including in other departments, ie, Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations
  • I strive to achieve goals against the set targets of a company
  • I am a big follower of policies and procedures
  • I have good interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

I achieved shrinkage targets in all the stores at which I have worked.

References

References available upon request.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

R37000/yr - R200000/yr

Timeline

Store Manager

Woolworths
05.2019 - 11.2024

Foods Departmental Manager

Woolworths
11.2006 - 04.2019

Certificate - New Managers Development Program - Retail

University of Stellenbosch and Woolworths

Certificate - Department Manager Development Program - Retail

Woolworths Learning and Development

Certificate - Manager Training NQF Level 4 - Retail

Woolworths Learning And Development

Prestige Diploma in Advanced Travel And Tourism - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Allenby Campus

Certificate - Audio Visual Communications - Film, Radio and Television

Thuthuka Casting
Bafana Ernest Mogale