Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Retail Sales Assistant role based in Bloemfontein. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
The Role
This Retail Sales Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Bloemfontein operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
Based in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bloemfontein cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, 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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
Career Growth
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Bloemfontein have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bloemfontein team member.
Daily Duties
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
Minimum Requirements
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.