Ours is a career in creating moments of magic for both our teams and those who seek our services. If you feel ‘called’ to work in a magical environment and are keen on creating moments of magic for others – you must consider talking to us!

Mr. Keith Heywood, Talent Creation Executive, SPAR eastern region.



At SPAR we are driven and consumed by our vision, which is - To be the most exciting, innovative and sought-after retail brand in Zimbabwe.

We go all out to seek, recruit, develop and deploy the best talent the market has to offer.  Our philosophy on this simple – We hire primarily for attitude and train for skill.

We believe that it is the people with the right attitude that are not only excited and excitable but are also creative and endowed with greater innovative minds.

We are always out there scouting for new talent and if you think you have the ingredients our kind of brand is looking for – contact us

SPAR Academy Of Learning – ZIMBABWE        

We are proud to have trained over 30 000 people, over the past 4 decades, through the SPAR Institute.
We have a number of courses available covering the varied aspects of retail.

1. Management Induction Programme (MIP) * On offer in 2013.

Objective This is a twelve day hands-on intervention aimed at equipping SPAR Store Owners and Managers with the necessary knowledge to successfully operate a SPAR Store.  Experts at SPAR will also sh... Read more

2. Influencing Stakeholders [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to effectively influence stakeholders of a retail/distribution business. Key Learning Objectives Upon comple... Read more

3. Managing Business Communications [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the fundamental competence to manage business communications. Key Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course the learner sh... Read more

4. Stock and Supply Chain [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is for the learner to learn the skills needed to adhere to all policies, procedures and strategies for controlling the movement of stock and maintaining effective ... Read more

5. Managing Customer Service [RMP]

Objective Upon completion of this course the learner shall be able to demonstrate an ability to make decisions and consider options when: •    Developing effective customer service standards, pol... Read more

6. SPAR Customer Service

Objective This course aims to familiarize the learners with key outcomes expected from a SPAR staff member. Key Learning Objectives •    Understand what is meant by SPAR SERVICE •    Identi... Read more

7. Managing Cash [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to effectively manage cash. Key Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course the learner shall be able... Read more

8. Managing Merchandising [RMP]

Objective The purpose of the course is to assist the learner to become globally competitive through these transformative standards. It will also assist in increasing individual’s operational mobilit... Read more

9. Managing Promotional Activities [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is designed to provide the learner with the skills needed to bring world-class practice to retail/wholesale promotion strategies and align managers with current tr... Read more

10. Managing and Leading People [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to effectively manage and lead people in a retail/wholesale business. Key Learning Objectives Upon completio... Read more

11. Managing Operations [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to manage various aspects of the day-to-day running of the business and to equip the learner with the necessa... Read more

12. Managing Buying in a Retail Business [RMP]

Objective This course aims to familiarize the learner with the necessary systems and develop the correct negotiation skills needed to effectively purchase the products for the store. Key Learning Obj... Read more

13. Managing Retail Finance [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to effectively manage retail finance. Key Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course the leaner shal... Read more

14. SPAR Bakery Management

Objective This course aims to provide the learner with the necessary tools and insight that are critical in the successful operation of a profitable bakery. Content Information as to the standard ope... Read more

15. Bakery Management [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to effectively manage a bakery department through the managing of the production process and enhancing and de... Read more

16. Butchery Management [RMP]

Objective The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the applied competence to manage the production process and enhance storage handling in the butchery section of the business. Key L... Read more

17. SPAR Butchery Management Programme

Objective This course aims to familiarize the learner with the necessary skills required to run a butchery. Key Learning Objectives •    Upon completion of this course the learner shall be able ... Read more

18. SPAR Deli & Fast-Foods

Objective This course aims to familiarize you with the various aspects of managing an in-store deli and fast food department, providing you with the tools to identify and solve problems in your depart... Read more

19. SPAR Cashier Programme

Objective This course aims to familiarize the learners with key outcomes expected from a SPAR cashier. Key Learning Objectives •    Identify the 4 key outcomes expected from a SPAR cashier • ... Read more

Our Academy has vast range of dynamic courses, trainers and facilitators to equip all those who enrol with us. The Academy has a long history of producing vibrant talent that continues to keep the SPAR brand in the lead in our sector of the industry. We work very closely with the greater SPAR family in South Africa and SPAR international where we have access to tried, tested and proven training material and methods for world class performance.

 

SPAR Institute Contacts:
Keith Heywood, Talent Creation Executive [ Email Keith Heywood]
Telephone: Harare - 773165, 758437, 755796, 772727

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