General Assistant(External Application Only) - Cape Town

Cashbuild; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company in Cape Town is seeking a General Assistant to provide excellent customer service and maintain merchandising standards. The ideal candidate will have at least Grade 10 education, strong communication skills, and be willing to work flexible shifts. Key responsibilities include aiding customers and ensuring a safe shopping environment. This role offers an opportunity for personal development within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Valid South African ID or work permit is required.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist Customers on correct products and queries.
• Ensure that the area is free of obstacles to provide a safe environment.
• Report damaged stock within the area of responsibility to Store Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic calculations

Education

Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3

Grade 12

Job description

Job Title and Location

Job title: General Assistant (External Application Only) - Cape Town

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline: September 28, 2025

Description

Ensure comprehensive Customer service in Store. Merchandising of stock, shelf price labelling and housekeeping within designated area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3 and 1 (one) year work related experience or
• Grade 12 without related work experience
• Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available.
• Valid South African ID or work permit
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Must be able to work under pressure

Key Performance Area

• Customer Service
  • Advise and assist Customers on correct products and queries.
  • Assist with and resolve Customer complaints
• Merchandising Standards
  • Bulk stock area to be merchandised safely and according to Store layout plan
  • Must ensure your area of responsibility is fully merchandised according to Store layout and planograms.
• Housekeeping
  • Ensure that your area is free of obstacles, stock is merchandised immediately after being received and that Customers can enter and leave your aisle without any risk of injury or irritation.
  • Correct shelf price labelling within area of responsibility.
  • Ensure Checklist completed as required when on duty with Canteen and Toilet / Showers schedule
• Safety (OHSA) Requirements
  • Safety (OHSA) compliance (e.g. use of safety gear, ensure customer and staff safety) within area of responsibility
  • Ensure area of responsibility (racking and bulk) stock merchandised safe to Customers and Colleagues to move safely within Store
  • Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager
• Manage Stock Loss
  • Report damaged stock within area of responsibility to Store Manager

Values

• Integrity
  • Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
  • keeps promises.
  • creates realistic expectations.
  • is sincere.
  • handles sensitive information carefully.
  • shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.

Accuracy

• Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
• Works in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
• Prevents mistakes.
• Invests energy in checking his / her work for mistakes.

Client focus

• Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
• Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
• Shows involvement in the client's problem.
• Makes clients feel welcome.
• Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality

Personal development

• Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses : consciously working on personal development.
• Is focused on self-broadening and / or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
• Follows relevant training programmes and / or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
• Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
• Asks for feedback in order to learn