796 Shop Assistants jobs in South Africa

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION:
The Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for developing, delivering and communicating visual concepts and strategies to promote the brand, products and services in-store.

• Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle
• Liaising with internal Sales Managers and Retail Managers to discuss sales strategies
• Identify and source props, fabrics, hardware and lighting
• Maintain a budget and negotiate with suppliers for visual materials
• Work with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space
• Create visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines
• Visit branches to coach in-store Visual Merchandise or Sales Teams
• Assemble or dismantle visual display on windows or in-store
• Comparison Shops (comp-shop)
• Motivate teams to complete displays to tight deadlines
• Plan for and merchandise at store openings
• Expert knowledge of the sporting, consumer goods industry, marketing and retail business

YOUR TALENT:

• Minimum qualification: a degree in fashion design, or a related discipline
• Experience in retail or visual merchandising.
• 2 - 3 years Visual Merchandising experience
• Proficient in SAP; Excel; Word; Power Point; Outlook and Internet
• Driver's License essential
• Willing to travel

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

• Valid Matric
• Valid Driver's License
• Own transport

- Greet and Assist: Approach and welcome customers, assist them in finding specific items, and provide guidance on products
- Process Transactions: Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system to process customer payments, issue receipts, and handle returns
- Product Knowledge: Maintain in-depth knowledge of store items to give accurate advice and recommendations
- Resolve Issues: Address customer complaints and inquiries professionally, escalating complex issues to management
- Promote Sales: Inform customers about current promotions and specials to encourage purchases

Stock & Store Maintenance:
- Receive & Unpack: Receive new shipments, unpack them, and organize the goods
- Restock Shelves: Replenish low stock levels and ensure shelves are always full and neatly arranged
- Merchandising: Create and maintain attractive product displays and manage window displays to enhance the store's appearance
- Inventory Control: Conduct periodic price audits to resolve discrepancies and assist with inventory control
- Store Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and tidy sales floor, including cleaning fixtures, windows, and the shop floor after hours

Operations & Teamwork:
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with other team members to maintain a clean and organized store environment
- Follow Procedures: Adhere to company guidelines, procedures, and health and safety regulations
- Security Awareness: Be aware of potential shoplifting and fraud to help maintain store security
- Opening & Closing: Perform shop opening and closing procedures as required

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group's vision to be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Limpopo

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group's vision to be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Sandton

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group's vision to be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Mpumalanga

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group's vision to be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

Job Title: Casual Shop Assistant (Ideal for Students)

Location: Geldhof Chocolatier, Douglasdale Branch, Johannesburg, South Africa

About Geldhof:

Geldhof Chocolatier is a proudly South African brand known for premium, handcrafted chocolates. With decades of expertise and a dedication to quality, we deliver indulgent treats to chocolate lovers across the country.

Position Overview:

We're looking for friendly, reliable, and energetic students to join our Douglasdale store team as Casual Shop Assistants . This flexible role is ideal for students wanting to earn extra income while gaining hands-on retail experience in a dynamic and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome and assist customers with enthusiasm and product knowledge
• Operate the till and manage basic cash/card transactions
• Keep product displays neat, well-stocked, and visually appealing
• Support general shop upkeep, cleanliness, and organisation
• Help with seasonal promotions and in-store merchandising

What We're Looking For:

• Currently studying (part-time or full-time)
• Well-spoken, personable, and confident engaging with customers
• Available to work shifts including weekends, public holidays, and selected weekdays
• Punctual, presentable, and collaborative
• No previous experience required—full training will be provided

What You'll Gain:

• Flexible hours that fit around your studies
• Valuable experience in retail and customer service
• Staff discounts on our premium chocolate products

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Brakpan

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To deliver service excellence through efficient customer service, point of sale (POS) operational activities and merchandising in store that leads to a positive customer experience.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group's vision to be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Knowledge:

• Basic maths calculations
• Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
• Understanding of stock management procedures
• Knowledge of customer service excellence

Skills:

• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Numeracy skills

Competencies:

Essential:

• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Desirable:

• Working with people
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Desirable: experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Shop Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our convenience store located at a busy petrol filling station. The successful candidate will ensure efficient store performance, excellent customer service, and compliance with all operational and safety standards.

Requirements

- Fit, strong, and in good health

- Literate in English and Zulu (spoken and written)

- Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Email (Arch experience an advantage)

- Matric (with Mathematics preferred)

- Tertiary education in inventory management or related field advantageous

- Certificates in First Aid, Fire Fighting, and Food Hygiene preferred

- Experience in marketing will be an advantage

Key Job Functions

- Take notes and minutes during meetings.

-Work effectively as part of a team.

- Supervise and manage shop staff.

-Prepare and manage staff duty schedules.

-Enforce the company's disciplinary code and procedures.

- Monitor and oversee stock re-order levels.

- Conduct regular stock and cycle counts.

- Ensure stock is correctly displayed by merchandisers.

-Handle customer complaints professionally and promptly.

- Work efficiently under pressure and during peak periods.

- Receive incoming stock, check for damages or shortages.

- Manage damaged stock and process claims accordingly.

• Maintain the cold chain and product freshness standards.

- Record and track stock on hand

Place and follow up on stock orders.

- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards

Maintain proper stock rotation (FIFO – First In, First Out)

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Detail-oriented and organized.

Reliable, punctual, and accountable.

Customer-focused attitude

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

How to Apply

Send your CV, copies of qualifications, and references to:

Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person