Team Leader Jobs at Woolworths offer an opportunity for experienced retail and supply chain professionals to lead teams, improve operational performance, and ensure efficient fulfilment centre operations. This full-time position is suited to candidates with strong leadership, management, data analysis, and supply chain experience.
Position Details
- Company: Woolworths / Country Road Group
- Job Title: Team Leader – Country Road – Region 02
- Reference Number: WWL260817-13
- Business Unit: Fashion Beauty and Home
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Industry: Retail / FMCG / Supply Chain
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Preferred Areas: Mamelodi, Pretoria CBD, Pretoria East, Soshanguve
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Candidates for the Team Leader Jobs should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
- Supply chain or related studies will be advantageous.
- 2–3 years of practical supply chain experience.
- Retail or FMCG experience will be advantageous.
- Previous management or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of inventory management and order fulfilment processes.
- Understanding of compliance and operational standards.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of company policies, corporate governance, and health and safety legislation.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
- Willingness to work different shifts.
- Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments, including cold chain and frozen areas.
- Computer literacy and ability to use scanners, inventory systems, and PC software.
Knowledge & Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Team Leader Jobs should demonstrate:
- Strong team leadership and people management skills.
- Supply chain and fulfilment knowledge.
- Inventory management skills.
- Data analysis and reporting abilities.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and meeting facilitation skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to monitor KPIs and operational performance.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting functional team operations to achieve service levels and cost targets.
- Analysing operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Facilitating daily meetings in the absence of the First Line Manager.
- Supporting short- and long-term business plans, budgets, and performance scorecards.
- Monitoring compliance across receiving, picking, validation, dispatch, and inventory processes.
- Analysing equipment control and replenishment trends.
- Providing KPIs and operational recommendations to management.
- Allocating operational tasks and following up on completion.
- Conducting floor-walks to monitor operational performance and compliance.
- Reviewing compliance documentation.
- Identifying staff training and development needs.
- Escalating operational risks and non-compliance.
- Ensuring employees follow company policies and safety legislation.
- Supporting talent management and positive employee relations.
- Promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why Apply
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams.
- A strong understanding of supply chain operations.
- The ability to work towards service and cost targets.
- Career development potential within a major South African retailer.
- The ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience in a dynamic retail and fulfilment environment.
Important Information
- The position is based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
- Preferred locations include Mamelodi, Pretoria CBD, Pretoria East, and Soshanguve.
- Candidates must be prepared to work shifts.
- The role may require working in cold chain and frozen environments.
- Preference should be given to candidates who meet the required supply chain and supervisory experience.
- The closing date is 28 August 2026.