Sales Assistant -Kagiso

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Sales Assistant based in Kagiso, Gauteng, at SWAGGA, which operates within Pepkor Speciality. Pepkor is a major retail presence in southern Africa, with 5,470 stores across 10 African countries. Its Speciality division focuses on launching new brands, nurturing smaller brands, and integrating new fashion and footwear acquisitions. This is a Fixed-Term Contract position responsible for the daily operations of the store. **What you will do** The Sales Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day store activities, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience for customers. Key responsibilities include: * Providing high-class customer service at all times. * Processing customer merchandise through the tills. * Assisting customers with product selection to increase basket value. * Ensuring all new and replenished merchandise is displayed on the sales floor. * Ensuring all ticketing and visual displays are correctly in place. * Supporting the manager in-charge with day-to-day duties. * Ensuring store equipment is secured and accounted for. * Being aware of health & safety rules. * Understanding the store's daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets. * Assisting with action plans to minimize stock loss. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Qualification: Grade 12 (Matric) * Experience: At least 1-2 years in a similar environment * Computer literate * Ability to work well under pressure & resilience * Team player * Leadership and Management skills * Good communication skills * Good attention to detail and accuracy of work * Good time management, resourcefulness & problem-solving capabilities * Customer service oriented * Confidence and decisiveness * Passionate about the brand * Social-media savvy & fashionable **Who should apply** Ideal candidates are individuals holding a Grade 12 qualification with at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar retail environment. Applicants should be computer literate, resilient under pressure, and possess leadership, management, and strong communication skills. Essential attributes include good attention to detail, accuracy, time management, resourcefulness, and problem-solving capabilities. Candidates must be customer service oriented, confident, decisive, passionate about the brand, social-media savvy, and fashionable. The role is a Fixed-Term Contract. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sales-assistant-kagiso-pepkor-speciality-1 Source: myjobmag

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