36 Cosmetics jobs in South Africa

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

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.

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Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future product lines.
4. To implement a plan that will achieve Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion while meeting promotional sales targets.
5. To translate operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet customer needs.
6. 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.
7. To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin, and promotional quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan.
8. To conduct range reviews, analyze consumer buying patterns, predict future trends, and stay abreast of competitor activity.
9. To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing and Clubcard, to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan.
10. 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

Listing reference: click_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 May 2025

Job category: Merchandising

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

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.

• 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.

Webo (Pty) Ltd see has been requested by our client Teljoy (Pty) Ltd t/a Eye Care Cosmetics SA see to recruit and coach to success Neighbourhood Cosmetics Consultants who should preferably live in the neighbourhood that they provide services to. This makes the position hybrid to work remotely with occasional meetings in person in their neighbourhood to discuss cosmetics application and selection with local customers and to provide promo code discount cards to touch points in their neighbourhood. Remote working with online "Teams" or other online meeting alternatives will be considered with local delivery arrangements.

Join the Eye Care Cosmetics Revolution: Become an ECC Consultant. Are you ready to disrupt the beauty industry with truth, science, and AI-powered insight?

Eye Care Cosmetics (ECC) is not just another skincare brand. We are a parapharmaceutical powerhouse—France's best-selling eye care range—now expanding globally.

Our mission? To empower everyday entrepreneurs with the tools to deliver ingredient-led consultations that are factual, clinically backed, and tailored to real skin needs.

What You'll Do as an ECC Consultant

• Host online consultations (required) and in-person sessions (optional)
• Lead social media conversations that educate and engage
• Analyse cosmetic ingredients using EWG and Yuka apps
• Collaborate with AI Copilot to research, write, and deliver expert advice
• Maintain a Google Business Profile and build your digital presence
• Offer ongoing support via WhatsApp groups
• Build a community of Advisors, Advocates, and Ambassadors—and get rewarded

You'll be part of a knowledge supply chain that helps people understand what ingredients do, how they perform, and what routines deliver real results. ECC Consultants don't sell hype—they guide, support, and educate.

Why ECC Is Different

• We're ingredient-led, not marketing-led
• We use AI to deliver global research and personalized recommendations
• We empower you to build a passive income stream and capital wealth
• We offer a 15-point roadmap to take you from struggling → driving → thriving
• We support flexible work—whether full-time, part-time, or side hustle

ECC is perfect for those who want to restore work-life balance, fund a desired lifestyle, or build a second business. Income isn't guaranteed—but if you work it, you'll join a global fraternity known for excellence, impact, and integrity.

Who We're Looking ForWe welcome diverse women of all ages and backgrounds—from skincare enthusiasts to aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, a beauty lover, or a digital native, ECC gives you the tools to succeed - it works - but only if you do it

Read more Links:

Appointment Requirements, About us, FAQs, Specialïst Medical Opinions, etc.

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When you have studied the above link please apply. short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and they will be given a tour of the online coaching and resource centre.

Contact:

Alan Mackenzie

Eye Care Cosmetics Business Coach

B.Acc., B.Com. (Hons) BDP, Dip EM,BA & M, CA (SA)

WhatsApp: Project Email:

Office: 6 Glenluce Place, Douglasdale, Sandton

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: R20 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to start immediately either during office hours or after hours for two hours a day until your consultancy is set up (min 2 days -max 10 days)?
• Do you have a PC/Laptop, Smart Phone and wifi/data and airtime or are you prepared to obtain these requirements?
• Are you a Female?
• Do you believe that you are able to manage and at times, lead a group of telesales marketers charged with establishing marketing partnerships with local businesses?
• Are you Ready to FLY this Opportunity with AI as your Copilot? This is a research and report opportunity you present in consultations or conversations researched ingredient led factual data on cosmetic data. It's clinically tested fact not fluff
• Are you a qualified somatologist or an aesthetician? If not in your email explain what Beauty Industry experience you have got. YOU WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO TREAT CUSTOMERS BUT YOU WILL CONSULT ON IRESEARCHED INGREDIENT EFFECTIVENESS AND DISCUSS THESE MATTERS ON SOCIIAL MEDIA> Answer Yes or No re being a Somatologist or Aesthetician

Work Location: Remote