Job Description

TFG Store Development is responsible for all TFG retail trading Brands (currently 30 Brands and growing including International Franchise Brands - likes of G-Star & JD Sports) within Africa


Key disciplines & outputs include but not limited to - store design conceptual development, concept design detailing, store location "Rivet/CAD" design packs, sourcing, procurement, manufacture, quality control, logistics, project management, supplier & contractor sourcing, evaluation, appointment, site management and build completion, legislated compliance.


Annualized Capex & store facilities expenditure - Budget control, forecasting, Trading Brands m2 targeted build rate management, budget allocation and related store capitalization requirements.


Other disciplines that are outside of this role are full "facilities management & store energy management opportunities" of all current TFG trading stores.

Key Responsibilities:

Store development for assigned retail cluster of TFG Brand (likes of Value cluster, Mid-market, Specialized cluster) Capex budgets allocated to new, relocation, enlargement, reduction, revamps, rollouts, and other associated store needs within disciplines handled by Store Development Store build rates, m2 rates, Capex cost efficiencies (return on investment capital), value engineering and cost saving initiatives to give "capital" value return to assigned trading segment Manage internal and external - conceptual, design and PM teams associated to assigned retail cluster Manage, lead, guide, mentor, develop internal team assigned to retail cluster Sign off and approval on TFG systems - BIM, SAP, and Coupa procurement and project builds Manage required standards/quality of sourced, procured & manufactured equipment and store site location builds Relationship management with Retail Brand MD, Heads of Business, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Internal Property/leasing teams, including all external suppliers related to store development/builds. Coordination and relationship management with Landlords, Mall Management and internal TFG stack holders - likes of data, POS & security systems Allocation of project build timelines, biweekly retail cluster project program listing all development activities, stakeholder & TFG system notifications Source, evaluation, take-on, and management of new suppliers that meet assigned Retail Brand segment Member of Store Development EXCO management team Travel - within SA boarders & into Africa for related supplier/development site activities. International travel - retail insight & trade fairs. At discretion of Store Development Head of Business.

Qualifications and Experience:

Completed Matric, plus a tertiary qualification in relation to - Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Interior design, architect building/retail design or Industrial Engineering 10 years of previous experience in Construction, Project Management or Senior Operations Management Property Development or Retail Operations background Excel, SAP (Coupa training will be given on site), Microsoft Projects, BIM management, Rivet experience

Skills:

Strong human capital skills, communications, budget control, supplier/ contractor management and negotiation Able to work independently if needed, self-starter Strong leadership ability, team player Resilient under pressure and timeline fulfilment pressures Entrepreneurial instinct, insight & mind-set

Behaviours:

Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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