Merchant Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading South African fashion retailer seeks a Merchant Assistant in Cape Town to support systems, processes, and general administration. The ideal candidate will have a Matric, experience in a similar role, and strong skills in communication and organization. This position requires a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for preparing samples, maintaining filing systems, and ensuring timely sample control.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Timeously prepare samples for meetings.
• Maintain an efficient filing system.
• Ensure consistent approach to admin within the department.
• Make suggestions for improvements.
• Ensure samples are provided to relevant parties timeously.
• Maintain fit rails.
• Co-ordinate the movement of samples between departments.
• Maintain an organised archive area.

Job description

Job title : Merchant Assistant

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 08, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. We have an exciting opportunity that has become available for a Merchant Assistant, and we are looking for somebody who is keen to work with a dynamic team, where innovation is the key to success.

Key Responsibilities

Systems, processes and general administration :

Timeously prepare samples for meetings

Maintain an efficient filing system

Ensure consistent approach to admin within the department

Make suggestions for improvements

Sample control :

Ensure samples are provided to the relevant parties timeously (Supplier, Buyer, and Quality Assurance)

Maintain fit rails

Co-ordinate the movement of samples between departments

Maintain an organised archive area

Qualifications and Experience

Matric

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous

Competencies

Technical :

Essential Competencies :

Computer literate (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Behavioural :

A sense of urgency with high energy

Attention to detail

Friendly, team orientated nature

Good communication skills

Positive and enthusiastic approach

Organised and systematic

Deadline driven and pro-active

Ability to work in a pressurised environment

Deadline : 26th July,2025

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