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🥝 Head of Buying: Speciality

Ackermans | cape town, South-Africa | Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Purpose of Position

Do you have a passion for product, strong commercial acumen, and a flair for creating customer-loved ranges? Join South Africa’s leading kids’ retailer as we reimagine the future of our Specialty division. Reporting to the Executive: Non-Apparel, this role is central to shaping and delivering our home, beauty and FMCG portfolio—a key driver of our value retail offering. You will be responsible for building commercially compelling, customer-focused ranges that meet the everyday needs of families across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape and execute the product vision for this exciting portfolio.
  • Partner cross-functionally to bring commercially powerful stories to life.
  • Lead and mentor a passionate buying team to deliver customer loved assortments.

Job Related Knowledge and Skills

  • Retail expertise and commercial acumen – strong understanding of the retail en...

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