Retail General Assistant — Customer Service & Merchandising

Cashbuild; Zeerust; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashbuild is seeking a General Assistant (External Applications Only) to deliver comprehensive customer service in-store, assist with merchandising, shelf price labelling and housekeeping within the designated area of responsibility.

You will engage with customers, resolve simple queries and complaints, maintain clean aisles, ensure pricing is accurate, and comply with OHSA safety requirements and store layouts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 or NQF 3 and 1 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

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist Customers on correct products and queries.
• Assist with and resolve Customer complaints
• 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.
• 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) compliance within area of responsibility
• Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager
• Report damaged stock within area of responsibility to Store Manager

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Basic math

Working under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Grade 10 / NQF 3 with 1 year related experience

Job description

Cashbuild is seeking a General Assistant (External Applications Only) to deliver comprehensive customer service in-store, assist with merchandising, shelf price labelling and housekeeping within the designated area of responsibility.

You will engage with customers, resolve simple queries and complaints, maintain clean aisles, ensure pricing is accurate, and comply with OHSA safety requirements and store layouts.