Johan Pretorius

Oversee full operations of the butchery, including procurement, stock control, production planning, customer service, staff management, and financial performance.

Butcher Manager at Evergreens The Fresh Market (2025-06 – Present)

Oversee full operations of the butchery, including procurement, stock control, production planning, customer service, staff management, and financial performance.

• Conduct weekly and monthly stock takes, order fresh and frozen products, and ensure correct receiving and storage of all goods.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate prices, and secure stock availability and cost competitiveness.
• Perform quality checks on all incoming stock and during production to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Supervise all operational areas (blockmen, packers, production, customer service) and ensure optimal performance through support, training, and re-training.
• Implement and monitor policies, SOPs, and hygiene protocols to ensure strict adherence and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct staff recruitment, interviews, employment contracts, onboarding, and continuous training and development for promotion readiness.
• Lead individual and team performance meetings; resolve workplace issues and personal concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Plan leave schedules, rosters, and weekly work schedules to ensure optimal coverage.
• Oversee daily production of cuts, portioning, packaging, and pricing of lamb, beef, pork, chicken, sausages, burgers, mince, and wors.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, safe, and in good working condition.
• Lead deep cleaning and workplace sanitation to maintain audit-ready hygiene standards.
• Prepare for and attend internal and external food safety and hygiene audits.
• Prepare weekly and monthly specials, including costing, pricing, margin analysis, and marketing materials with photographs.
• Conduct competitor price analysis and adjust pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability.
• Attend operational, cross-departmental, and financial meetings with directors and COF to review results and targets.
• Ensure customer services and customer relationships is priority in butchery department, to ensure customer satisfaction.

General Manager at Mombe Meats (2023-05 – Present)

• Oversee full operation of the business, including purchasing, quality control, HR, and systems implementation.

Operational Director at Delthorn Wholesale Butcheries (2016-02 – 2023-04)

• Led operations and implemented business strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Managed budgets, costings, standards, and business policies.
• Represented the company at board level.

Owner at Meat Master's Deli Butchery (2013-12 – 2016)

• Managed daily operations of the butchery, including stock management and client service.

Regional Manager at Checkers Hyper (Gauteng Region) (2006-12 – 2013-11)

• Led full operation of meat markets, including stock planning, budgeting, and staff management.
• Managed hygiene, standard control, and product development.
• Handled IR issues, including disciplinary hearings and CCMA representation.

Owner at Venison Retail and Processing (2006-07 – 2006-11)

Butchery Manager at Hokaai Montana (2003-08 – 2006-06)

• Managed stock, client servicing, and staff.
• Oversaw daily financial transactions and hygiene control.

Branch Manager at Moneyline Financial Services (2001-01 – 2003-07)

• Managed branch finances, including books, marketing, and client service.

Blockman at Hokaai Centurion (1999-05 – 2001-01)

Blockman at Constantia Butchery (1998-06 – 1999-05)

Assistant Manager at Mndeni Meats (1996-11 – 1997-11)

Secondary Education – Dirkie Uys High School (1996)

Diploma in Meat Cutting Technician Grade 2 – Apex Training Centre (1998)