Bookseller

Bargain Books; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading book retailer is seeking a Bookseller for a 100 Hour Contract in Klerksdorp. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, manage stock, and maintain store presentations. Applicants should have at least a matric qualification, bilingual abilities, and preferably experience in retail. Benefits include book discounts and medical insurance. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CVs to the recruiter, with applications open until February 13, 2026.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Must be physically strong and healthy.
• Experience in retail or sales environment preferred.
• Bilingual and neat presentation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and positive customer service.
• Keep the store clean and tidy.
• Ensure attractive merchandising displays.
• Assist in stock management and inventory control.
• Stay alert to prevent theft.
• Build book knowledge continuously.
• Upsell and cross-sell products.
• Source and order books for customers.
• Perform admin tasks including cash handling.

Skills

Sales skills

Above average communication skills

Knowledge of books and willingness to learn

Positive and friendly attitude

High level of computer literacy

Education

Matric

Marketing qualification or degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism

Job description

Overview

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (100 Hour Contract)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop 70, Matlosana Mall, Joe Slovo Rd, Klerksdorp

Our philosophy is to provide our customers with choice and value.

Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with over 80 stores and growing rapidly. We are the winner for best bookseller of the year 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013 and 2011.

We believe in hard work and entrepreneurial thinking within a dynamic, sales and service orientated environment. We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

Purpose of the job

As a bookseller you will receive and unpack stock, categorize books and merchandise stock for the customer. You will also focus on customer service making sure the customer gets excellent service by delivery of their needs. You will build up your book knowledge every day to build strong relationships with the customer driving up sales.

Main Responsibilities

• Customer Service – offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Housekeeping – keep the store clean and tidy.
• Merchandising – ensure window displays and in‑door displays are attractive and updated every two weeks; check that the bestsellers are in stock and on display.
• Stock Management – assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Security – stay alert to prevent non-shopper thefts.
• Book knowledge – continuously build knowledge of the books in the store.
• Sales and upselling – build relationships with potential customers, upsell and cross-sell; push promotions; recommend substitutes and other products.
• Sourcing and ordering – source and order books for customers using the lookup systems available.
• Admin and control – cash up, credit card checks, wage payout, shortage reports, supplier payout, attendance register, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

Qualifications

We are looking for an energetic and well-presented sales person who is physically strong and healthy.

You need a minimum of a matric and preferably have experience in retail or a sales environment.

You could be starting out in your career and have a marketing qualification, a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism or other qualifications that will benefit your career being in a bookstore.

You will gain people skills, be empowered with knowledge and will be exposed to merchandising, promotions, sales techniques, the publishing industry, authors, etc. which will set you up for your future career.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes

• Fully bilingual
• Neat and well presented
• Above average communication skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Knowledge of books and willingness to learn
• Sales skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Physically strong and fit
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good follow through and commitment
• Team player with commitment and support
• Prepared to work long hours and alternate weekends

Benefits

• Book Discount
• Incentivised targets
• Group Retirement Annuity
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Birthday Gift

How to apply

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Nicole Judd, Recruiter – recruitment at bargainbooks dot co dot za.

With “KLERKSDORP 100 HOUR CONTRACT BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading

Closing date: 13 February 2026

NB: Only successful candidates will be interviewed. If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.