Checkers

Running a supermarket in Newcastle involves more than stacking shelves and processing transactions. Staff manage inventory in a region where supply chains can be affected by road conditions—particularly during KZN's rainy season when routes to distribution centres become unreliable. Cold chain management for perishables requires backup power or careful stock rotation timing around loadshedding schedules. Self-checkout systems need consistent electricity; manual tills become the backup plan on load shedding days. Staff training covers everything from customer service to responding quickly when stock shortages hit, especially for staples that sell faster than distribution trucks can replenish them during peak demand periods.