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Midlands State UniversityShop Manager
Midlands State University seeks a Shop Manager for its Enterprise Division to supervise daily supermarket functions in Harare. This on-site role involves maintaining product quality, tracking…
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Midlands State University seeks a Shop Manager for its Enterprise Division to supervise daily supermarket functions in Harare. This on-site role involves maintaining product quality, tracking inventory, overseeing staff productivity, and ensuring that all facility safety and hygiene protocols are met. The chosen candidate will coordinate stock supplies, handle marketing and sales activities, and provide backup support during busy periods by managing queues and customer inquiries. Responsibilities also include managing…
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Midlands State University seeks a Shop Manager for its Enterprise Division to supervise daily supermarket functions in Harare. This on-site role involves maintaining product quality, tracking inventory, overseeing staff productivity, and ensuring that all facility safety and hygiene protocols are met.
The chosen candidate will coordinate stock supplies, handle marketing and sales activities, and provide backup support during busy periods by managing queues and customer inquiries. Responsibilities also include managing cash takings, banking revenues according to procedure, and evaluating worker performance through regular reviews.
This position is suited for retail professionals with leadership experience who can maintain high operational standards and direct personnel effectively.
Midlands State University operates as an equal opportunities employer and encourages female applicants to support gender parity. Interested candidates must submit their application packs by 16 October 2026.
Responsibilities
- Maintain adequate supply levels and quality of all product lines
- Track employee attendance, output, and overall performance
- Oversee merchandise marketing, supply chains, and sales
- Provide operational support during high-traffic times by helping with queues, customer questions, and deliveries
- Ensure personnel follow their designated terms of reference
- Inspect daily product offerings to meet or exceed established standards
- Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene levels for workers and the store
- Supervise cash handling and secure banking procedures
- Track inventory quantities to prevent stock shortages
- Assess staffing needs based on production schedules
- Inspect equipment and facilities to guarantee workplace safety
- Conduct periodic performance evaluations and feedback meetings with staff
Requirements
- At least two years of management experience within the retail sector
- Clean Class 4 driver’s license
- Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Business Studies, or a related field
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Shop Manager position located?
The role is based on-site in Harare as part of the Midlands State University Enterprise Division.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date for applications is 16 October 2026.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants must hold at least a degree in Business Management, Marketing, Business Studies, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of two years of retail management experience and a clean Class 4 driver’s license.
What salary does the position offer?
The job posting does not specify the salary for this role.
How should applications be submitted?
Candidates must send an application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, 'O' and 'A' level academic copies, national ID, and a CV as a single merged PDF file to the specified email address, addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.
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