Work-Force
A Visual Merchandiser position is being filled in Kuruman. Suitable candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Kuruman operation, and this Visual Merchandiser position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
On top of that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kuruman operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the 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 Kuruman.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Kuruman teams, and the new Visual Merchandiser will feel that from the first week.
Equal Opportunity
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 Kuruman.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
Based in Kuruman
Kuruman continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore belt. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kuruman, Northern Cape.
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 Kuruman.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Kuruman group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Beyond that, the team mix in Kuruman 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.
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 Kuruman site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Daily Duties
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
Minimum Requirements
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.