Retail Buyer

A Retail Buyer position is being filled in Middelburg. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

An experienced Retail Buyer is needed to support operations in Middelburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Middelburg team on trust, and the Retail Buyer role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Retail Buyer to step into the retail jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Middelburg much easier.

Based in Middelburg

Middelburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Middelburg.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

The Environment

Importantly, 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 Middelburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, 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.

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Middelburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Middelburg will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equal Opportunity

Beyond that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Middelburg.

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.

Key Outputs

• Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
• Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
• Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
• Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
• Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
• Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
• Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.