General Assistant(External Applications Only) -Vryheid

In brief

**Overview** This is for a General Assistant position at Cashbuild in Vryheid. The role primarily involves ensuring comprehensive customer service, merchandising stock, managing shelf price labelling, and maintaining housekeeping within a designated area of responsibility in the store. **What you will do** * Ensure comprehensive customer service in the store. * Merchandise stock, perform shelf price labelling, and maintain housekeeping within the designated area of responsibility. * Advise and assist customers on correct products and queries. * Assist with and resolve customer complaints. * Ensure bulk stock areas are merchandised safely and according to the store layout plan. * Ensure the area of responsibility is fully merchandised according to store layout and planograms. * Ensure the area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately after being received, and that customers can enter and leave the aisle without risk. * Ensure correct shelf price labelling within the area of responsibility. * Complete checklists as required, including Canteen and Toilet/Showers schedules when on duty. * Comply with Safety OHSA requirements, such as using safety gear and ensuring customer and staff safety. * Ensure racking and bulk stock in the area of responsibility are merchandised safely for customers and colleagues. * Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager. * Report damaged stock within the area of responsibility to the Store Manager. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3 with one year of 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 is someone who can ensure comprehensive customer service, effectively merchandise stock, maintain high standards of housekeeping, and adhere to safety requirements within a retail environment. They should be able to manage stock loss by reporting damaged items. The candidate should demonstrate integrity by complying with accepted standards and handling sensitive information carefully, accuracy by being attentive to detail and preventing mistakes, client focus by actively responding to customer needs in a friendly and helpful manner, and a commitment to personal development by seeking opportunities for growth and feedback. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/general-assistant-external-applications-only-vryheid-cashbuild-1 Source: myjobmag

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