Work-Force
A Retail Buyer is needed in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Retail Buyer is needed to support operations in Mossel Bay. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mossel Bay operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mossel Bay also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Mossel Bay.
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.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Mossel Bay 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Daily Duties
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
Essential Criteria
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Clear verbal communication skills appropriate to the role; additional languages are an advantage
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- 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.