Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Retail Sales Assistant for its Midrand operation. The role forms part of a wider retail jobs portfolio across Gauteng.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Retail Sales Assistant is needed to support operations in Midrand. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Midrand team on trust, and the Retail Sales Assistant role will feel that from week one.
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 Midrand much easier.
Based in Midrand
Working in Midrand means a place close to OR Tambo International Airport, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Midrand office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Midrand cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Midrand.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Midrand.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this retail jobs role in Midrand depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Midrand have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
What You’ll Need
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.