Bookseller (195 Hour Contract) Shop G48, Fourways Crossing, Johannesburg, Gauteng

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

Job summary

A leading book retailer is seeking a Bookseller for a 195-hour contract in Randburg, Gauteng. Responsibilities include assisting customers, managing stock, and ensuring an attractive store presentation. Ideal candidates should have a minimum Matric and experience in retail, along with strong sales skills. The position offers benefits such as book discounts and medical insurance. Applications should be sent to the designated recruiter with a specific subject line.

Benefits

Book Discount

Incentivised targets

Group Retirement Annuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Birthday Gift

Qualifications

• Energetic and well-presented salesperson.
• Physically strong and healthy.
• Experience in retail or sales environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with friendly service.
• Keep store clean and tidy.
• Manage stock and security.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Sales skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of books

Education

Minimum Matric

Marketing qualification or degree

Job description

Overview

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Bookseller (195 Hour Contract)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop G48, Fourways Crossing, Johannesburg, Gauteng

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.

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 all window displays and in-door displays are attractive, eye-catching and updated every two weeks. Check that the top sellers are in stock and on display.
• Stock Management – assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
• Security – stay alert and aware of non-shoppers/lifters.
• Book knowledge – continually build knowledge of the books in the store.
• Sales and upselling – develop relationships with customers, upsell and cross-sell, push promotions, and recommend substitutes and alternative products.
• Admin and control – cash handling, 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 salesperson who is physically strong and healthy. You need a minimum of a matric and preferably 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 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.

Applicant Attributes

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
• Works well with a team 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 – 牀[e-mail]

With “FOURWAYS CROSSING 195 HOUR CONTRACT BOOKSELLER” stated in the subject heading

Closing date: 26 September 2025

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.