Ghandi's Supermarket

Running a supermarket in Pretoria means navigating supplier networks across Gauteng, managing stock through load-shedding hours, and keeping perishables fresh when the grid is unreliable. Ghandi's Supermarket handles these realities daily—coordinating deliveries, stocking efficiently between power outages, and maintaining cold chain integrity for produce and dairy. The work involves reading customer patterns in this part of the city, knowing which items move quickly and which need careful rotation. Stock decisions matter: sourcing from reliable distributors, managing shrinkage, and ensuring fresh turnover without overbuying. During winter, demand shifts; during school holidays, it shifts again. Behind the counter and on the shelves, there's constant adjustment to keep the store functioning smoothly against local infrastructure challenges.