62 Sales Assistant jobs in Cape Town

Who we are and what we're looking for

You know those really cool, sometimes funny fridge magnets that always catch your attention when you visit your close friends' place? Yea that's us We also happen to provide amazing kitchen, homeware and outdoor goodies only to name a few. The vision: Build the world's BEST shopping experience and change the retail industry as a whole for the better

We are looking for strong team players to join our Stores teams as we prepare for the busy festive period. The season is a time when we look to add capable and passionate temporary teammates to our busy team. You bring the energy and hard work, we'll bring the spatulae and pancake mix.

We don't like to compromise on our customers' enjoyment in our Stores, so a few more skilled teammates are most welcome We are specifically looking for teammates who can commit to the entire period of November 2025 to December 2025.

Who you are

• You feel energised when you talk about food, cooking and entertaining
• You are self-motivated, driven, obsessed with the details and love to cook and entertain
• You have a strong sense of responsibility for creating a memorable experience and working alongside a team representing our retail brand in every way possible
• You are goal-driven and want to experience a groundbreaking team that can help you reach those goals
• You love to share knowledge and feel that something great has been achieved when people leave the store smiling

What your role would be

• Offering and executing a high level of customer service to any customer that enters our store, making sure that each visit is a unique interaction
• Making our store an inviting and intriguing space which showcases our brand and our range of products in the best possible way
• Wrapping a large number of gifts for our customers who purchase with us
• Contributing to the cleanliness of our store environment
• Dealing with and resolving any customer queries
• Following the internal process for stock receipt, storage and merchandising

What experience and skills you need for the role

• Grade 12 / Matriculation
• Previous experience working for a luxury brand (seasonal or permanent) is advantageous but not essential.

If this sounds like you, we can't wait to meet you

Our values:

• Integrity - We're the same all the way through
• Fun - We enjoy the time we spend together and what we do
• Collaboration - Honouring each other's strengths makes our team stronger
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement

Environment & Pay:

• Fully-equipped, communal kitchen where you can use the tools that we sell
• A fully-stocked tea/coffee station
• R 30 per hour

Yuppiechef is a member of Mr Price Group Limited, an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to Employment Equity. By applying for this role, you agree with our terms and conditions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations by using effective selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss control measures in the store.
• Consistently meet individual sales targets.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and drive turnover.
• Maintain store cleanliness and uphold visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring and enjoyable shopping environment.
• Process all transactions, including cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all outgoing stock, items, and scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process loyalty cards, including those of accelerated partners.
• Build professional relationships with customers and provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Address and resolve customer stock queries.

Behavioural requirements

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity in handling cash and finances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships.
• Show adaptability and embrace change and innovation.
• Take ownership and solve problems effectively.
• Be trustworthy and dependable.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Minimum requirements

Essential:

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Up to six months of retail experience.

Special conditions of employment:

• Clear credit and criminal record.
• Willingness to work retail hours.
• South African citizenship.

Advantageous:

• One year of retail experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends or outdoor lifestyles (depending on the brand).

Duties and responsibilities:  

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural requirements:    

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Innovation and change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum requirement:

• Six months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Mia Mélange is looking for an experienced retail shop assistant who is amazing at sales We are looking for someone very energetic and enthusiastic to join our team The candidate needs to be professional and have at least five years experience in retail, preferably selling gifting, lifestyle and homeware products to the tourist and high-end local market. The position is primarily based in Stellenbosch, but the candidate should be able to work some shifts in our Cape Town stores if required.

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO APPLY: (only applicants who have completed the form will be accepted)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- sales assistant in our retail stores (primarily in Stellenbosch, but should be able to travel to Cape Town occasionally)

- drive retail sales to reach targets

- greet customers pleasantly and assist them to the best of your ability

- tell the customers our brand story

- order stock from our production team

- keep the shop well merchandised

- ensure stock levels are sufficient and best sellers available in store

- keep the shop very neat, tidy and clean

- design marketing / promos / specials ideas - discuss with Management

- daily sales reporting

- refer wholesale / trade enquiries to Management

- assist customers with custom orders and check costing with Management

- follow up with custom orders

- quote customers on shipping when required

- ensure coupons, vouchers, code are correctly redeemed

- suggest new product ideas

REQUIREMENTS:

- at least 5 years experience working in a retail store, preferably selling gifting, lifestyle and homeware products to the tourist and high-end local market

- very energetic and enthusiastic

- able to work at a fast pace

- enjoys working with people

- very presentable and professional

- committed to the job

- always on time

- an interest in design and handcrafting

- ability to take initiative

- strong admin skills

- computer literacy is a bonus

- good attention to detail

- based in Stellenbosch, but able to work in Cape Town occasionally

- available to work weekends and public holidays

Successful applicants in the first round will be required to come for an interview. For the second round, we will require applicants to work a trial period of about three days.

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO APPLY: (only applicants who have completed the form will be accepted) and send a copy of your CV to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R8 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sea Point, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• retail sales: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/10/10

Key Responsibilities:

Full-time, Shift work, Work

Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay

Posted 11 hours ago

About The Organisation And The Role
Rainbow Swimwear is an established beachfront shop in Camps Bay having one of the largest selections of swimwear for the whole family. Stockist of both local and international brands of swimwear, beach apparel, gorgeous towels, Havaiana sandals, sunscreens, sunglasses, beach games, and more. As the summer season approaches, the store is looking for a dynamic people's person with a flair for fashion to join their team. This is a casual position with potential to become permanent.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service, offering advice and guidance
• Good housekeeping
• General Merchandising and window display
• Other administrative and product-related duties as and when required

Required Skills & Experience

• Education
• Matric is essential
• Experience
• Experience working in fashion / retail is a distinct advantage.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• A confident and outgoing individual who is friendly and accessible
• Able to manage difficult situations and personalities in a calm and rational manner
• Able to effectively respond to queries and deal with complaints.
• Strong Administration Skills
• A proactive individual who uses their initiative to ensure service and performance are always to a high standard
• An organised and meticulous individual who is able to follow policies and procedures.
• General
• Customer focussed and friendly with a passion for service excellence
• Shows flair for fashion and an eye for style
• Able to merchandise the store, following colour-blocking or specific merchandising principles
• Trustworthy and reliable.

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Closing date for applications: 17 October 2025
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Job Features

Job Category Retail & Wholesale, Sales Location: Camps Bay, Cape Town Reporting to: Store Manager Nature of contract: Casual (potential to become permanent) Hours of work: 5,5 shifts a week - 9am- 5pm / 10am – 6pm (including Weekends and Public holidays) Salary range: Negotiable, commensurate with skill and experience Closing date for applications: 17 October 2025 Interested? Application button above

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Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly – South Africa's OG daily deals hub. We're the pioneers of cool discounts, hitting you for just one day because, well, why overcomplicate things? We've got the big names, top suppliers, and a dash of our secret sauce to make you feel like a BIG DEAL. Not to brag, but we have over a million potential savvy shoppers getting our daily dose every 24 hours.

We're not fussy – if the price is right and the quality checks out, we're selling it. That's what makes us the go-to for both the smart buyer and the eager seller. Toss in the urgency of our deals, and boom, success happens quicker than you can blink. So, jump in, where FOMO meets killer deals, and let's turn every day into a retail party!

About you

Although you may appear as a pleasant person on the surface, the ugly truth is that you are a stickler for detail, you're more organised than a wedding planner, a hunter(ess) for amazing deals, and a bulldog when it comes to negotiating. It'll even work in your favour if you understand consumers and the buying process.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform various administrative jobs.
• Help with day-to-day tasks such as following up on emails or calls, reminding the account manager of tasks to get done, ensuring the day-to-day runs smoothly and ensuring all departments have the necessary information to proceed with the deals loaded.
• Put together amazing deals.
• Doing market research.
• Maintaining and cultivating relationships.
• Ensure products are loaded onto the backend with accuracy and correct and relevant information.
• Help the account manager/s’ monitor and track suppliers to increase growth overall.
• Present deals and technical information in an easy-to-understand and exciting manner.
• Compile accurate spreadsheets and gather all required information before loading deals, heading into meetings, or preparing for sales campaigns.
• Test and evaluate new products and understand quality requirements.

Requirements / skills:

• Tertiary qualification (preferably BSc / BCom degree) or completed Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated sales or relevant experience.
• Good understanding of planning and the logistics process relating to the product.
• Excellent people skills and intuitive to customer business needs.
• The ability to work independently and within a team.
• Sound analytical, organising, multitasking, interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
• Strong affiliation to systems, utilising them to increase productivity in line with the business strategy.
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Internet.
• Great attention to detail, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and embrace feedback.
• Detail and goal orientated.
• You are a fast learner that finds it easy to adjust to a changing environment.
• Resilience is a value that you strongly align yourself with.

RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES Our client in the adult retail industry is seeking mature and professional Sales Assistants to provide exceptional customer service in their upmarket stores. Locations: Sea Point Salary: R5,000 - R6,000 + Commission Position: Permanent Hours: Shift work (details discussed at interview) What we're looking for: Matric/Grade 12 qualification 1+ years sales experience Strong one-on-one customer service skills Extroverted, energetic, and mature personality Own transport and driver's license essential Computer literate (Microsoft Office, POS systems) Key Responsibilities: Meeting sales targets through excellent customer service One-on-one customer consultations and support Stock taking and inventory management Cash-ups and daily reconciliations Opening and closing store procedures Ideal Candidate: Socially mature and comfortable discussing adult topics Growth mindset and self-motivated Excellent communication skills Previous experience in smaller retail environments preferred Benefits: Full training provided Professional development opportunities Must have reliable transport (no public transport candidates)