Merchandising Category Assistant – Everyday Essentials

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group in Cape Town seeks a permanent Category Assistant to support merchandising workflows, listings, pricing, and promotions. You will liaise with stores and vendors, coordinate internal marketing activities, and maintain product data while supporting Buyers.

A Degree or Diploma in Retail or Purchasing is essential, with 3–6 months retail admin experience preferred. The role reports to the Category Manager and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months administrative retail experience (Essential) or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.
• Previous experience as a category assistant.
• Previous experience working with critical paths and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administratively manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, including listings, promotions and sign-offs.
• Coordinate pricing queries, product availability and promotions with stores and vendors.
• Coordinate internal marketing activities and manage samples, images and pricing of promoted items.
• Prepare Merchandising manual for Buyers' sign-off.
• Obtain supplier confirmations and submit TEM billbacks to maintain profitability.
• Weekly analysis of new product launches against KPIs for scorecards and reporting.
• Assist with speed to market by submitting accurate new line forms and cost/sell price data.
• Administer and maintain the product database (listing products, vendors, status).
• Coordinate supplier in-store promotion/product activation and track progress.
• Handle general office administration and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer skills Outlook Excel PowerPt

Education

B Degree or Diploma in Retail Purchasing Management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clicks Group in Cape Town seeks a permanent Category Assistant to support merchandising workflows, listings, pricing, and promotions. You will liaise with stores and vendors, coordinate internal marketing activities, and maintain product data while supporting Buyers.

A Degree or Diploma in Retail or Purchasing is essential, with 3–6 months retail admin experience preferred. The role reports to the Category Manager and requires strong analytical and communication skills.