Work-Force
Listing live now. Role: Retail Sales Assistant. Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Mbombela operation, and this Retail Sales Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Retail Sales Assistant taking on this position.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mbombela also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
The Environment
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 Mbombela site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Mbombela.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mbombela.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
Key Responsibilities
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Strong verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.