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General Assistant(External Applications Only) -Kuruman at Cashbuild

Location
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Contract
Permanent
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date
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**Overview** This role is for a General Assistant in Kuruman at Cashbuild, the largest retailer of building materials and associated products. Cashbuild operates over 255 stores across South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi, and Zambia, employing 4,738 people. The position involves contributing to the daily operations of the store by ensuring comprehensive customer service, proper stock merchandising, and maintaining store standards. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for the General Assistant include: * Providing comprehensive customer service in-store, including advising and assisting customers with products and queries, and resolving customer complaints. * Merchandising of stock, ensuring bulk stock areas are merchandised safely and according to the store layout plan, and that the designated area is fully merchandised per store layout and planograms. * Conducting shelf price labelling accurately within the area of responsibility. * Maintaining housekeeping standards by ensuring the area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately upon receipt, and customers can move safely within aisles. * Completing required checklists, including Canteen and Toilet/Showers schedules when on duty. * Ensuring compliance with Safety (OHSA) requirements, such as using safety gear and ensuring the safety of both customers and staff within the area. * Ensuring the area of responsibility (racking and bulk stock) is merchandised safely for customers and colleagues. * Reporting any safety discrepancies to the Store Manager. * Assisting in managing stock loss by reporting damaged stock within the area of responsibility to the Store Manager. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3 with 1 (one) year work-related experience, OR Grade 12 without related work experience. * Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available. * Valid South African ID or work permit. * Ability to perform basic calculations accurately. * Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. * Must be able to work under pressure. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess qualifications in First School Leaving Certificate or Matric, with at least 1 year of experience for Grade 10/NQF 3 applicants. They should be proficient in customer care, store-keeping, or supply chain tasks. Candidates must be customer-focused, demonstrating integrity, accuracy, and a commitment to personal development. They should be attentive to detail, work in an orderly fashion, prevent mistakes, and actively respond to clients' needs. A willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/general-assistant-external-applications-only-kuruman-cashbuild Source: myjobmag

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    - Cashbuild is the largest retailer of building materials and associated products, selling directly to cash-paying customers through its 255 (and growing) stores in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi and Zambia. Cashbuild which employs 4 738 people, comprises Cashbuild Limited and the operating subsidiaries registered in the abovementi... General Assistant(External Applications Only) -Kuruman ------------------------------------------------------ * Job Type Full Time * Qualification First School Leaving Certificate , Matric * Experience 1 year * Location Northern Cape * Job Field Customer Care, Success and Service  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Description: * Ensure comprehensive Customer service in Store. Merchandising of stock, shelf price labelling and housekeeping within designated area of responsibility. Requirement: * Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3 and 1 (one) year work related experience or * Grade 12 without related work experience * Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available. * Valid South African ID or work permit * Ability to perform basic calculations accurately. * Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays * Must be able to work under pressure Key Performance Area: Customer Service * Advise and assist Customers on correct products and queries. * Assist with and resolve Customer complaints Merchandising Standards * Bulk stock area to be merchandised safely and according to Store layout plan * Must ensure your area of responsibility is fully merchandised according to Store layout and planograms. Housekeeping * Ensure that your area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately after being received and that Customers can enter and leave your aisle without any risk of injury or irritation. * Correct shelf price labelling within area of responsibility. * Ensure Checklist completed as required when on duty with Canteen and Toilet/Showers schedule Safety (OHSA) Requirements * Safety (OHSA) compliance (e.g. use of safety gear, ensure customer and staff safety) within area of responsibility * Ensure area of responsibility (racking and bulk) stock merchandised safe to Customers and Colleagues to move safely within Store * Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager Manage Stock Loss * Report damaged stock within area of responsibility to Store Manager Values: Integrity * Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position. * keeps promises. * creates realistic expectations. * is sincere. * handles sensitive information carefully. * shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed. Accuracy * Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details. * Works in an orderly fashion. * Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish. * Prevents mistakes. * Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes. Client focus * Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs. * Deals with clients in a friendly manner. * Shows involvement in the client's problem. * Makes clients feel welcome. * Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality Personal development * Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development. * Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge. * Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience. * Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development. * Asks for feedback in order to learn Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- Interested and qualified? Go to Cashbuild on www.cashbuild.co.za to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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