26 Cosmetics jobs in South Africa
Fragrance/Cosmetics Promoter
Media24
Posted 13 days ago
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Are you an aspiring Promoter looking for an opportunity to advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Do you want to work with International Prestige Luxury Cosmetics and Fragrance Brands?
If you are passionate about fragrances and cosmetics, a natural communicator, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a positive contribution within a dynamic team environment; we are looking for you!
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to build brand awareness and provide an exceptional client experience to increase sales.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SALES AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrate and provide information on specific products
- Lead customers to closing the sales deal at specific cosmetics counters
- Achieve unit sales targets
- Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously
- Create awareness of the products through demonstrations and distribution of samples
- Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients
- Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing fragrance recommendations
- Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating fragrances to clients
BE A BRAND AMBASSADOR
- As a Brand Ambassador you are required to represent the brand style
- Build Brand Awareness with customers in store
- Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times
- Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times
TEAMWORK
- Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment
- Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, displaying exceptional work ethic at all times
ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING
- Submit daily sales report and updates as required
- Provide pictures/displays as required (timeously)
COMPETENCIES
- Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating & Networking
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Meeting Customer Expectations
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric certificate
- No Students Part Time or Full Time
- Previous working experience as a Promoter within a retail environment is advantageous
- Proven track record of successful promotions
- Customer oriented approach
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Must be willing to work weekends/shifts/in different mall locations as required
- Canal Walk
- VNA
- Tiger Valley
- Table Bay
- Sommerset
Job: Sales and Service
Primary Location: Cape Town
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Cosmetics Formulatory Technician
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Yellosa
Posted 13 days ago
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Position: Cosmetics Formulatory Technician
Location: Parow, Western Cape
Minimum Qualifying Criteria:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Experience: 5–10 years of hands-on experience in formulating personal care products (hair care, skin care, body care).
- Industry Exposure: Strong background in ISO/GMP-compliant environments. Experience with private label or contract manufacturing is highly desirable.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Formulation Expertise
- Skilled in developing emulsions, gels, serums, lotions, sprays, and shampoos.
- Deep understanding of ingredient interaction and compatibility.
- Experience with natural/synthetic actives, preservatives, and emulsifiers.
- Supports scale-up and ensures batch reproducibility.
- Designs and interprets accelerated stability and packaging compatibility studies.
- Troubleshoots formulation stability and performance issues.
- Collaborates with production to scale lab formulas to manufacturing.
- Develops and reviews MBRs and SOPs.
- Familiar with INCI, SAHPRA, EU Cosmetic Regulations, and FDA standards.
- Experience preparing PIFs and SDS documentation.
- Oversees lab assistants, maintains equipment, inventory, and lab hygiene
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Cosmetics formulatory technician
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Yellosa
Posted today
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Position: Cosmetics Formulatory TechnicianLocation: Parow, Western CapeMinimum Qualifying Criteria:Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Experience: 5–10 years of hands-on experience in formulating personal care products (hair care, skin care, body care). Industry Exposure: Strong background in ISO/GMP-compliant environments. Experience with private label or contract manufacturing is highly desirable. Roles and Responsibilities:Formulation ExpertiseSkilled in developing emulsions, gels, serums, lotions, sprays, and shampoos. Deep understanding of ingredient interaction and compatibility. Experience with natural/synthetic actives, preservatives, and emulsifiers. Supports scale-up and ensures batch reproducibility. Stability & Compatibility TestingDesigns and interprets accelerated stability and packaging compatibility studies. Troubleshoots formulation stability and performance issues. Scale-Up & Manufacturing SupportCollaborates with production to scale lab formulas to manufacturing. Develops and reviews MBRs and SOPs. Regulatory KnowledgeFamiliar with INCI, SAHPRA, EU Cosmetic Regulations, and FDA standards. Experience preparing PIFs and SDS documentation. Laboratory ManagementOversees lab assistants, maintains equipment, inventory, and lab hygiene #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Fragrance/cosmetics promoter
Media24
Posted today
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Are you an aspiring Promoter looking for an opportunity to advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Do you want to work with International Prestige Luxury Cosmetics and Fragrance Brands? If you are passionate about fragrances and cosmetics, a natural communicator, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a positive contribution within a dynamic team environment; we are looking for you! Purpose of the Role The purpose of the role is to build brand awareness and provide an exceptional client experience to increase sales. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES SALES AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Demonstrate and provide information on specific products Lead customers to closing the sales deal at specific cosmetics counters Achieve unit sales targets Provide feedback on sales/customer related issues or concerns timeously Create awareness of the products through demonstrations and distribution of samples Provide an exceptional and consistent client experience to all clients Build relationships, loyalty and inspire confidence in clients by providing fragrance recommendations Use expert knowledge and skills when demonstrating fragrances to clients BE A BRAND AMBASSADOR As a Brand Ambassador you are required to represent the brand style Build Brand Awareness with customers in store Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained according to retailer requirements at all times Adhere to and maintain brand standards at all times TEAMWORK Work in collaboration with other colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a harmonious working environment Live the company values; conduct oneself with integrity at all times Adhere to all company policies and procedures, displaying exceptional work ethic at all times ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING Submit daily sales report and updates as required Provide pictures/displays as required (timeously) COMPETENCIES Initiating Action Working with People Relating & Networking Adhering to Principles and Values Persuading and Influencing Meeting Customer Expectations REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS Matric certificate No Students Part Time or Full Time Previous working experience as a Promoter within a retail environment is advantageous Proven track record of successful promotions Customer oriented approach Excellent communication and presentation skills Must be willing to work weekends/shifts/in different mall locations as required LOCATION Canal Walk VNA Tiger Valley Table Bay Sommerset Job: Sales and Service Primary Location: Cape Town #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Cosmetics Sales Representative
0000 Johannesburg, Gauteng
HR Studio (Pty) Ltd
Posted 42 days ago
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We're Hiring: Cosmetics Sales Representative Location: OR Tambo International AirportJob Type : Full-time Who We Are Recruiting For:
Our client is a leading cosmetic retail brand located within the high-energy setting of OR Tambo International Airport. Known for delivering a luxury shopping experience to travellers, their team is passionate about beauty, customer service, and excellence in presentation.
Who You Are: Well-spoken and confident when engaging with customers. Detail-oriented and reliable when handling stock and transactions. Professional and dependable, with a consistent and positive presence. Organized, proactive, and committed to keeping operations smooth. Passionate about beauty and helping customers find the perfect products. Your Responsibilities: Sales & Customer Engagement – Welcome and assist travellers, provide product demos, and drive sales. Stock Management – Conduct daily stock counts, ensure accuracy, and report discrepancies. Admin & Transactions – Process cash/card sales, assist with invoicing, and uphold store presentation standards.RequirementsWhat You Need: Matric Previous sales experience in cosmetics, retail, or hospitality – advantageous Accuracy and confidence with handling transactions Ability to travel reliably to OR Tambo dailyBenefitsWhy Join Our Clients Team?
Friendly, vibrant retail team. Work in a high-energy, international environment. Build your career in beauty and customer service.Apply Now. The best talent finds us. Will you?
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Category Manager - Colour Cosmetics
Cape Town, Western Cape
Clicks Group Limited
Posted 13 days ago
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Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our companyClicks Group
IntroductionWe are looking to recruit a Category Manager for Colour Cosmetics to join the Beauty Division within Clicks. The successful candidate will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and report to the Portfolio Manager.
Job Purpose:
To develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthening pricing strategy, and driving private label and exclusive brands, thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.
Job Objectives:
- To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimize contract terms, and increase income. Assume responsibility for the budget and revenue for the category.
- To negotiate favorable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop, and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first-to-market with new product launches.
- To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future product lines.
- To implement a plan that will achieve Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion while meeting promotional sales targets.
- To translate operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet customer needs.
- To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands, creating product differentiation, innovation, and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability.
- To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin, and promotional quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
- To conduct range reviews, analyze consumer buying patterns, predict future trends, and stay abreast of competitor activity.
- To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard, to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan.
- To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programmes by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness.
Job-Related Knowledge:
- Procurement and Supply Chain
- Business Objectives and Strategies
- Business Processes
- Retail Management
- Market trends and competitor analysis
- Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms
- Financial planning and budgets
Job-Related Skills:
- Strong financial/business acumen with a merchant mindset
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to build strong supplier relationships
- Proficiency in all computer packages, i.e., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking and decision making
- Project management
- Training facilitation
Job Experience:
- 4-6 years of Category Management experience
- 2-3 years of People Management experience
- Experience managing objectives
- Experience with local and global supplier networks
Education:
- B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management, or similar (Essential)
- Skills in Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Persuading and Influencing
- Analyzing
- Learning and Researching
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
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Category manager - colour cosmetics
Cape Town, Western Cape
Clicks Group Limited
Posted today
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Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes About our company Clicks Group Introduction We are looking to recruit a Category Manager for Colour Cosmetics to join the Beauty Division within Clicks. The successful candidate will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and report to the Portfolio Manager. Job Purpose: To develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthening pricing strategy, and driving private label and exclusive brands, thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability. Job Objectives: To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimize contract terms, and increase income. Assume responsibility for the budget and revenue for the category. To negotiate favorable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop, and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first-to-market with new product launches. To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future product lines. To implement a plan that will achieve Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion while meeting promotional sales targets. To translate operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet customer needs. To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands, creating product differentiation, innovation, and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability. To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin, and promotional quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan. To conduct range reviews, analyze consumer buying patterns, predict future trends, and stay abreast of competitor activity. To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard, to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan. To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programmes by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness. Job-Related Knowledge: Procurement and Supply Chain Business Objectives and Strategies Business Processes Retail Management Market trends and competitor analysis Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms Financial planning and budgets Job-Related Skills: Strong financial/business acumen with a merchant mindset Planning and organizational skills Ability to build strong supplier relationships Proficiency in all computer packages, i.e., Outlook, Excel, Power Point Verbal and written communication skills Problem solving and analytical thinking Strategic thinking and decision making Project management Training facilitation Job Experience: 4-6 years of Category Management experience 2-3 years of People Management experience Experience managing objectives Experience with local and global supplier networks Education: B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management, or similar (Essential) Skills in Deciding and Initiating Action Working with People Persuading and Influencing Analyzing Learning and Researching Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Do you require help with the registration process? #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Category manager - colour cosmetics
Cape Town, Western Cape
Clicks Group Limited
Posted today
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Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes About our company Clicks Group Introduction We are looking to recruit a Category Manager for Colour Cosmetics to join the Beauty Division within Clicks. The successful candidate will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and report to the Portfolio Manager. Job Purpose: To develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthening pricing strategy, and driving private label and exclusive brands, thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability. Job Objectives: To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimize contract terms, and increase income. Assume responsibility for the budget and revenue for the category. To negotiate favorable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop, and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first-to-market with new product launches. To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future product lines. To implement a plan that will achieve Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion while meeting promotional sales targets. To translate operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet customer needs. To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands, creating product differentiation, innovation, and brand loyalty to increase market share and profitability. To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin, and promotional quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan. To conduct range reviews, analyze consumer buying patterns, predict future trends, and stay abreast of competitor activity. To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard, to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan. To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programmes by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness. Job-Related Knowledge: Procurement and Supply Chain Business Objectives and Strategies Business Processes Retail Management Market trends and competitor analysis Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms Financial planning and budgets Job-Related Skills: Strong financial/business acumen with a merchant mindset Planning and organizational skills Ability to build strong supplier relationships Proficiency in all computer packages, i.e., Outlook, Excel, Power Point Verbal and written communication skills Problem solving and analytical thinking Strategic thinking and decision making Project management Training facilitation Job Experience: 4-6 years of Category Management experience 2-3 years of People Management experience Experience managing objectives Experience with local and global supplier networks Education: B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management, or similar (Essential) Skills in Deciding and Initiating Action Working with People Persuading and Influencing Analyzing Learning and Researching Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Do you require help with the registration process? #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Category Manager -Colour Cosmetics
Cape Town, Western Cape
Clicks Group Limited
Posted 13 days ago
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Senior Category Manager - Colour Cosmetics
Listing reference: click_019862
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 May 2025
Position summaryJob category: Merchandising
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our companyClicks Group
IntroductionTo develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.
Key Responsibilities- To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimise contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget and revenue for category.
- To negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches.
- To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products lines.
- To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets.
- To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customer’s needs.
- To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability.
- To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
- To conduct range reviews, analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity.
- To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan.
- To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programme by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness.
- Procurement and Supply Chain
- Business Objectives and Strategies
- Business Processes
- Retail Management
- Market trends and competitor analysis
- Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms
- Financial planning and budgets
- Strong Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to build strong supplier relationships
- Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking and decision making
- Project management
- Training facilitation
- 4-6 years Category Management experience
- 2-3 years People Management experience
- Managing objectives
- Experience with local and global supplier networks
- B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Essential)
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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Senior category manager -colour cosmetics
Cape Town, Western Cape
Clicks Group Limited
Posted today
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Senior Category Manager - Colour Cosmetics Listing reference: click_019862 Listing status: Online Apply by: 1 May 2025 Position summary Job category: Merchandising Location: Cape Town Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes About our company Clicks Group Introduction To develop and execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability. Key Responsibilities To develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimise contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget and revenue for category. To negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches. To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products lines. To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets. To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customer’s needs. To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability. To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan. To conduct range reviews, analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity. To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan. To support both the Merchandise and Graduate Development Programme by playing an active role in facilitating training sessions to embed sound procurement principles and commercial awareness. Job Related Knowledge Procurement and Supply Chain Business Objectives and Strategies Business Processes Retail Management Market trends and competitor analysis Understanding of supplier co-op negotiations and trading terms Financial planning and budgets Job Related Skills Strong Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset Planning and organisational skills Ability to build strong supplier relationships Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Power Point Verbal and written communication Problem solving and analytical thinking Strategic thinking and decision making Project management Training facilitation Job Experience 4-6 years Category Management experience 2-3 years People Management experience Managing objectives Experience with local and global supplier networks Education B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Essential) All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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