Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Retail Buyer role based in Mahikeng. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
This Retail Buyer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mahikeng. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across North West.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mahikeng team on trust, and the Retail Buyer role will feel that from week one.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mahikeng also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mahikeng site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Day in the Life
Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mahikeng.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
Essential Criteria
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.