Assistant Manager

Scholtz Partners International Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A premium retail brand in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Store Manager who is stylish, professional, and passionate about luxury retail. The role involves managing store operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and working with a dynamic team in an elegant environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar retail role.
• Bilingual (English + one other language).
• IR/HR understanding and training aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing store operations and customer service.
• Ensure a polished appearance and professional environment.
• Focus on retail profit factors and team dynamics.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Mindset

Education

Matric

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Assistant Store Manager – Retail
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary: R9 000 – R12 000 (depending on experience)

About the Role:
Our client, a premium retail brand specializing in luxury gifts, homeware, jewellery, and other high-end items, is looking for a well-presented and customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within an elegant retail environment and work alongside a dynamic team.

What We're Looking For:
- Matric
- 2–3 years of experience in a similar retail role
- Experience with POS systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bilingual (English + one other language)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Analytical mindset and a passion for retail
- Customer service focused with a polished appearance
- IR/HR understanding and training aptitude
- Financial awareness of retail profit factors

The Ideal Candidate:
You’re stylish, professional, and passionate about luxury retail. You bring energy to the team, care deeply about customer satisfaction, and know how to make a store run like clockwork.