Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Retail Sales Assistant in Gqeberha, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
Beyond that, this Retail Sales Assistant role sits within the retail jobs function in Gqeberha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Gqeberha team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the retail jobs group in Gqeberha.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Retail Sales Assistant 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.
The Environment
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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Gqeberha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
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 Gqeberha.
Working in Gqeberha
Notably, the role is based in Gqeberha, within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Gqeberha and the broader Eastern Cape region.
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 Gqeberha.
Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Why This Role
Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in retail jobs from your base in Gqeberha. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Gqeberha teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Gqeberha keep progressing.
Your Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Gqeberha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Crucially, the team mix in Gqeberha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Key Outputs
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
Candidate Profile
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.