Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Retail Sales Assistant in Lephalale. Suitably qualified candidates from across Limpopo are invited to apply.
Overview
The Retail Sales Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Lephalale branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the retail jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Retail Sales Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Limpopo, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lephalale.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The retail jobs space in Lephalale offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lephalale team member.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Lephalale site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Outputs
- Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Strong verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.