Head Office
Our Head Office is the central hub of Woolworths retail operations. Fast-paced and challenging, it requires dynamic leaders and big thinkers who are passionate about driving change and who thrive in a high-performance environment.
We’re looking for top achievers who identify with our values and our commitment to delivering the best. In turn, chosen applicants will get the opportunity to work with our award-winning team and acclaimed industry leaders inside South Africa’s most iconic retail institution.
Woolworths offers a unique blend of merchandise which requires a wide range of professionals to bring to market. Whether in foods, clothing, homeware or beauty, our head office Product Teams are renowned for their creativity and cutting-edge delivery. We, in turn, are committed to creating a collaborative workplace that allows each staff member to be challenged and inspired on a daily basis. Whether you want to develop strong specialist expertise in one area or become a generalist with a knowledge base that spans the business, you will always find opportunities to fulfil your personal ambitions and grow within the company.
Our Support Services are focused on partnering with the product areas of the business to ensure that the company fulfils its promises every day. Marketing, People, Information and Technology Services, Real Estate Development, Finance, Corporate Governance and Customer Service all contribute to the smooth operation and overall success of the business. Working in this high-pressure, results-oriented environment demands people who possess superb interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic and out-of-the-box thinking.
Some of the career opportunities offered in our Head Office include:
Clothing and General Merchandise
- Product Development
- Technology
- Sourcing
- Buying
- Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Designing
- Merchandising
Foods
- Product Development
- Technology
- Product selection
- Planning
- Supply Chain Management
Marketing
- Brand management
- Strategic planning
- Graphic design
- Visual merchandising
- Packaging design
- Public relations
People
- HR administration
- HR business partnering
- Learning and development
- Recruitment
- Organisation development
- Employee relations
- Occupational health
- Remuneration and benefits
IT
- Technology
- Systems analysis
- Systems management
- Systems development
- Service management and support
- IT business partnering
- Process analysis
Real Estate Development
- Construction project management
- Quantity surveying
- Mechanical & electrical engineering
- Real estate development management
Facilities
- Office planning services
- Building engineering
- Facilities management
- Office services (maintenance, catering)
- Printing & mailing services
- Catering management
Finance
- Financial analysis
- Financial accounting
- Business analysis
- Tax accounting
- Accounting
- Financial control
- Systems administration
- Finance clerical
Corporate Governance
- Legal
- Compliance
- Internal audit
- Risk
- Company secretariat
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