General Assistant(External Applications Only- Theku Plaza)

Cashbuild; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a General Assistant to ensure customer service, assist with merchandising, and maintain a clean shopping environment. This role requires at least Grade 10 and effective communication skills in English. Candidates must be flexible to work shifts and must handle stock merchandising safely. Ideal for those who thrive under pressure and value customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3 and 1 year work related experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and local language.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive customer service and assist with queries.
• Ensure safe merchandising and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the work area.

Skills

Communication in English

Basic Calculation Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Minimum Grade 10/NQF 3

Grade 12

Job description

Description

About the job: General Assistant (External Applications Only - Theku Plaza). 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 Areas

• 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.
  • 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.