# Retail Category Planner

> DotActiv · Milnerton, South Africa (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-12

**Salary:** unknown currency 12,000–20,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Wellness Warehouse

## Description

At DotActiv, we pride ourselves on providing the South African retail market with high-quality category management software and advisory services aimed at making in-store shopping an all-round better experience. The purpose of our existence is: **“To accelerate the world’s transition to retail sustainability through category management that simultaneously delivers remarkable performance, exceptional shopping experiences and meaningful strides towards sustainability.”**

This dynamic role will be perfect for an individual who is looking to pursue a career within the retail industry or someone who values strategic planning and problem solving, customer satisfaction, and working in an innovative environment.

With a starting Cost to Company of between R12 000 - R20 0000 per month, we're looking for people who value strategic planning, problem-solving, customer satisfaction and working in an innovative environment.

What would the job entail?

As a Category Planner at DotActiv you would be responsible for :

(By utilising DotActiv’s Category Planning Software)

-   Creating strategic assortment plans;
-   Designing data-driven floor space plans;
-   Planning and building data-driven shelf plans;
-   Conducting floor and space plan analytical reviews;
-   Developing optimised cluster plans per product category using the cluster
-   optimizer and maintenance tools in the DotActiv software;
-   Analysing the cluster plan and profiling each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients;
-   Maximising customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and
-   Supporting, advising and guiding retail customers where required.

## Requirements

-   Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal.
-   2+ years of similar and relevant experience in the Retail Sector
-   Strong Interpersonal Skills.
-   Computer Literacy - MS Office.
-   Driver’s license and own transport.
-   Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
-   Team player.
-   Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
-   Self-motivated and results oriented.
-   Must have strong analytical skills and be able to use data analysis techniques and how to apply these to business situations;
-   You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist;
-   You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
-   Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain related degree is a must.

## Benefits

Here's what you can expect from DotActiv when joining the team as a Category Planner.

-   You’ll receive a Cost to Company of between R12K - R20K CTC depending on your experience;
-   You’ll have the opportunity to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position;
-   We offer you a transparent job grading system; and
-   We offer you a developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to track your progress.

## Apply

[Apply at DotActiv](https://apply.workable.com/dotactiv/j/9CC21E1716/apply)

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