Events Staff

Ciovita; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cycling apparel company is seeking reliable Event Casuals to support operations during major cycling events in Cape Town. The role involves assisting with retail sales, stock replenishment, and maintaining an organized retail space. Ideal candidates should be calm under pressure, able to follow instructions, and willing to work as a team during event days. Experience in retail or stock handling is advantageous, and a passion for cycling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Availability to assist with event setup pre event.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
• Comfortable taking direction and working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with retail sales on the floor, including customer support.
• Support stock replenishment during peak periods.
• Help maintain a tidy, well-organised retail space throughout the event.

Skills

Clear and confident communication

Calm under pressure

Basic retail or sales experience

Stock handling or replenishment experience

Passion for cycling

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Event Casual

Job Summary:

We’re looking for reliable event casuals to support retail operations at major cycling events, including the Cape Town Cycle Tour and ABSA Cape Epic. This role involves a mix of customer-facing sales and behind-the-scenes stock support in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are calm under pressure, able to follow instructions, and comfortable switching between sales, changing room assistance, and stock replenishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with retail sales on the floor, including customer support and changing room assistance
• Support stock replenishment by ensuring clothing rails and shelves remain full during peak periods
• Assist with receiving, organising and preparing stock in the stock room for floor replenishment
• Follow instructions from floor leads and supervisors to support smooth event operations
• Help maintain a tidy, well-organised retail space throughout the event

Requirements

• Availability to assist with event setup pre event
• Availability to work event days for the Cape Town Cycle Tour and ABSA Cape Epic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment
• Willingness to rotate between sales, stock assistance and back-of-house support as needed
• Comfortable taking direction and working as part of a team
• Physically able to stand for long periods and handle stock movement

Skills

• Clear and confident communication
• Calm, focused and efficient under pressure
• Basic retail or sales experience (advantageous)
• Stock handling or replenishment experience (advantageous)
• Passion for cycling and interest in cycling apparel (nice to have)