Buyers Assistant

Clothing Junction; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Study assistance

Career progression

Wellbeing days

On-site massage

Job summary

Clothing Junction in Durban is seeking a Buyers Assistant to support the buying team with daily admin tasks, order raising, and sample management.

You will help compile pre-packs, communicate order details to suppliers, track progress, and contribute to the department's budgets and range planning while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

This role offers collaboration, growth opportunities, and exposure to fashion planning in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus relevant tertiary studies in Clothing/Fashion.
• 1–2 years of administrative experience; fashion/creative industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; able to work with Excel.
• A love for fashion, creativity, teamwork, and getting things done.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with day-to-day admin tasks — raising orders and managing samples.
• Compile pre-packs and communicate order information to suppliers.
• Assist with budgeting and tracking to meet department goals.
• Maintain and arrange buyer samples per instructions.
• Liaise with suppliers and supplier accounts.
• Meet deadlines per critical path.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for fashion

Education

Tertiary studies in Clothing/Fashion

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Buyers Assistant supports the buying team in planning, sourcing, and coordinating merchandise to ensure the right products are available at the right time. This role involves assisting with product selection, tracking orders, maintaining vendor relationships, and contributing to the overall buying strategy.

Responsibilities will include

• Support the Buyer with day-to-day administrative tasks – from raising orders and managing samples to prepping for range reviews.
• Compiling pre-packs and communicating additional order information to suppliers.
• Supporting the team in all activities on a daily basis designed to ensure achievement of department budgets.
• Maintaining and arranging buyer samples according to predetermined instructions.
• Rail maintenance and product tracking.
• Assisting Buyers with preparing for key strategic meetings.
• Meeting required deadlines as per critical path.
• Maintaining good relationships while liaising with suppliers on behalf of buyer.
• Keeping abreast of competition by regular visits comp visits and company store visits.
• Working with Suppliers and Supplier Accounts.

Requirements

• Grade 12 + relevant tertiary studies in Clothing/Fashion or similar.
• 1–2 years of administrative experience (fashion or creative industry experience an advantage).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – must be able to work on Excel.
• A love for fashion, creativity, teamwork, and getting things done!

Why Join Clothing Junction?

We pride ourselves on offering stability, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions directly impact our success.

Our Values

• Ambition – We challenge ourselves to keep growing.
• Hustle – We know that consistent effort drives results.
• Resilience – We embrace challenges and learn from them.
• Team – Together, everyone achieves more.
• Opportunity – We look beyond today and create tomorrow.
• Teamwork – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Workplace Facilities and Convenience

• On-site canteen
• On-site coffee Barista
• Safe and convenient parking
• On-site car wash
• Relaxation / breakout areas (lounges, quiet rooms, outdoor seating)

Flexibility

• Flexible hours – choice of 2 shifts
• Early closure on a Friday

Personal and Professional Growth

• Study assistance
• In-house training
• Career progression pathways

Employee Wellbeing

• Wellness days
• Wellbeing activities (Zumba, mindfulness, sports events)
• On-site massage therapist

Recognition and Culture

• Staff discounts (from 1st day of employment) – Clothing Junction, SENQU and Victory Lab
• Rewards / long service awards
• Leave benefits: one additional day of annual leave per year worked from 5 years of service up to 10 years
• Employee recognition programmes
• Dedicated Culture Committee responsible for planning and driving regular staff initiatives
• Monthly staff initiatives (e.g. quiz afternoons, themed activities, wellness drives)
• Quarterly “Family Meetings” where the group’s companies share updates, progress on goals, and current initiatives
• Team building events
• Celebrations (birthdays, milestones, festive events)

Financial Extras

• Opportunity to earn performance incentives / bonuses – based on company results and individual KPI achievement
• Discretionary 13th cheque
• Annual increase – % based on individual KPI achievement

If you’re organized, creative, and have a passion for fashion, then this is your chance to launch you Buyer Career as our next Buyers Assistant.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and wish you the best of luck in your job search.