Merchandise assistant

WMS Secure; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company based in Sandton is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandise Admin Assistant to support their Buying & Merchandising team. The ideal candidate should have relevant retail experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for fashion. Responsibilities include maintaining product data, managing purchase orders, and assisting with product launches and reporting. This is an opportunity to work in a lively merchandising environment and contribute to effective merchandise operations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in retail buying, merchandising, or administrative support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, pivot tables and VLOOKUPs are advantageous.
• Passion for fashion, trends, and the bridal/formalwear industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product information and track orders and deliveries.
• Run sales and stock reports and assist with range planning.
• Liaise with internal teams and suppliers for effective merchandise management.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Commercial awareness and analytical mindset

Passion for fashion and trends

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

We are seeking a detail-oriented Merchandise Admin Assistant to support our Buying & Merchandising team.

This role requires a proactive, organised, and analytical individual with a passion for fashion, who can manage product data, purchase orders, reporting, and supplier communication while ensuring smooth merchandise operations across all stores.

Requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in retail buying, merchandising, or administrative support
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs advantageous)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Passion for fashion, trends, and the bridal / formalwear industry
• Commercial awareness and analytical mindset

The successful candidate will maintain accurate product information, track orders and deliveries, run sales and stock reports, assist with range planning and product launches, and liaise with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate, and effective merchandise management.

This role is ideal for someone proactive, detail-focused, and passionate about delivering seamless support to a dynamic retail merchandising team.