Customer Assistant / Replenisher (Pe Gardens) Temporary employment

Woolworths; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Woolworths in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Customer Assistant / Replenisher on a temporary basis. The role involves greeting customers, replenishing stock, maintaining cold chain and hygiene standards, and keeping shelves well-stocked and visually appealing.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12 or National Certificate, basic computer literacy, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Retail or food environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or National Certificate
• Basic computer literacy to manage stock systems and documentation
• Ability to work flexibly across different shifts
• Retail or food environment experience is a plus
• Strong customer service orientation and good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail for stock replenishment and quality checks
• Adherence to hygiene and cold chain protocols
• Identify and report irregularities and suspicious activities
• Team player with punctuality and dress code compliance

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with a friendly, helpful attitude to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Manage stock replenishment with accurate rotation and full, visually appealing shelves.
• Maintain hygiene standards and cold chain protocols for food products.
• Identify and report quality concerns, stock issues, and suspicious activities promptly.
• Support shop-keeping by following planograms, shelf labeling, and maintaining a clean department.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and promote benefits or promotions to customers.
• Exhibit personal leadership through punctuality and code of conduct in team meetings.
• Work across different shifts as a reliable team member.
• Assist with documentation and stock system management using basic computer skills

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Hygiene standards

Punctuality

Education

Grade 12

National Certificate

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Closing Date 2026/09/21

Reference Number WWL260916-15

Job Title Customer Assistant / Replenisher (Pe Gardens) Temporary employment

Job Type Contract

Business Unit Corporate Stores

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Eastern Cape

Location - Town / City Port Elizabeth

Location Description PE Gardens

Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate

Job Advert Summary

Join Woolworths at PE Gardens, Port Elizabeth as a Customer Assistant / Replenisher in our Corporate Stores division. Become part of a leading retailer committed to exceptional customer service and quality food supply chain practices. In this role, you will greet and assist customers, manage stock replenishment, maintain cold chain and hygiene standards, and ensure shelves are well-stocked and visually appealing. You will apply your attention to detail to minimize shrinkage and support a safe, clean shopping environment. Woolworths values personal leadership, teamwork, and professional growth, offering a dynamic workplace where your contributions matter. Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 or National Certificate, basic computer literacy, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Experience in retail or food environments is a plus. Embrace a rewarding career with Woolworths, where your efforts help deliver excellence every day.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education qualification of Grade 12 or a National Certificate equivalent
• Basic computer literacy skills to manage stock systems and complete necessary documentation
• Proven ability to work flexibly across different shifts, demonstrating reliability and time management
• Previous experience in a retail or food handling environment is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail for accurate stock replenishment, product rotation, and quality checks
• Adherence to hygiene standards and cold chain maintenance protocols
• Ability to identify and report irregularities such as shrinkage, quality concerns, and suspicious activities
• Team player who contributes to a clean, safe, and well-organized workplace environment
• Commitment to personal leadership, including punctuality, dress code compliance, and participation in team meetings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with a friendly, helpful attitude to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Manage stock replenishment by implementing accurate stock rotation and maintaining full, visually appealing shelves.
• Maintain hygiene standards and cold chain protocols when handling and displaying food products.
• Identify and report quality concerns, product sell-outs, shrinkage, and any suspicious activities promptly.
• Support shop-keeping disciplines by adhering to planograms, shelf labeling, and maintaining a clean and organized department.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and communicate benefits or promotions effectively to customers.
• Apply personal leadership by observing punctuality, dress codes, and participating actively in team meetings.
• Work flexibly across different shifts, contributing effectively as a reliable team player.
• Assist with documentation and stock system management using basic computer skills.