Sales Assistant -Hartswater

In brief

**Overview** This Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Sales Assistant position is for SWAGGA, a brand within Pepkor Speciality, located in Hartswater, Northern Cape. Pepkor is a major retail presence in Southern Africa, operating across 10 African countries with a significant retail store footprint. Its Speciality division supports the launch, nurturing, and positioning of new and smaller brands, as well as new fashion and footwear acquisitions. The role primarily focuses on the day-to-day operations of the store and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. **What you will do** * Be responsible for day-to-day activities in the store. * Provide customers with a pleasant shopping experience through product knowledge, stock availability, excellent housekeeping, and knowledge of the latest fashion trends. * Minimize stock losses. * Give high-class customer service at all times. * Process customer merchandise through the tills. * Assist customers with product selection to increase basket value. * Ensure that all new and replenished merchandise is on the sales floor. * Ensure that all ticketing and visual displays are in place. * Support the manager in-charge with day-to-day duties. * Ensure The Store equipment is secured and accounted for. * Be aware of health & safety rules. * Understand The Store daily/weekly/monthly sales targets. * Assist with the action plan to minimize stock loss. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric / Grade 12 qualification * At least 1-2 years experience in a similar environment * Computer literate * Ability to work well under pressure & be resilient * 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 orientated * Confidence and decisiveness * Passionate about the brand * Social-media savvy & Fashionable **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this Sales Assistant role should be customer service-oriented, passionate about the brand and fashion, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. They should be a resilient team player, computer literate, and have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar retail environment. The role requires someone capable of managing day-to-day store operations, understanding sales targets, and actively contributing to a positive customer experience while minimizing stock loss. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sales-assistant-hartswater-pepkor-speciality Source: myjobmag

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