Seasonal Team Members (160 Hours) Shop U32, Kolonnade Shopping Centre, Montana Park, Pretoria, [...]

Bargain Books; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading book retailer in South Africa is looking for a Seasonal Team Member to support customer service and stock handling during the festive season. Ideal candidates are friendly, service-driven, and physically capable. Prior retail experience is a plus. This role is based in Gauteng with evening and weekend shifts required.

Benefits

Staff book discount

Exposure to retail and customer service

Qualifications

• Age 15 years or older; proof of current school attendance or a Matric certificate.
• Friendly, approachable, and service-driven.
• Good communication skills (bilingual preferred).
• Physically strong and healthy to assist with stock handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist every customer with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Keep the store clean, tidy, and organised.
• Ensure displays are neat, eye-catching, and regularly refreshed.
• Assist with unpacking, categorising, and replenishing stock.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Physical Strength

Education

Proof of current school attendance or Matric certificate

Job description

Overview

Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with over 80 stores and growing rapidly.

Seasonal team members play a key role in helping us deliver excellent service and a great shopping experience during our busiest time of the year.

Position Details

POSITION: Seasonal Team Member (Fixed-Term, Hours)

REPORTING TO: Store Manager

STORE: Shop U32, Kolonnade Shopping Centre, Montana Park, Pretoria, Gauteng

Purpose of the Job

As a Seasonal Team Member, you will assist with receiving and unpacking stock, merchandising, gift wrapping and providing excellent customer service. You will support the store team in creating a positive shopping experience during the festive season.

Main Responsibilities

• Customer Service – greet and assist every customer with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Housekeeping – keep the store clean, tidy and organised.
• Merchandising – ensure displays are neat, eye-catching and regularly refreshed.
• Stock Handling – assist with unpacking, categorising and replenishing stock.
• Book Knowledge – be an avid reader or display a keen interest in learning about our books and promotions to help customers.
• Sales Support – upsell, cross-sell, and recommend alternatives where possible.
• Security Awareness – remain alert and vigilant on the sales floor.

Requirements

• Age 15 years or older; proof of current school attendance or a Matric certificate.
• Friendly, approachable, and service-driven.
• Can work in a busy retail environment and handle pressure.
• Physically strong and healthy to assist with stock handling.
• Available to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is an advantage, but not essential.

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• Neat and professional presentation.
• Good book knowledge or interest in learning about our books and promotions.
• Good communication skills (bilingual preferred).
• A positive, helpful attitude.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Benefits of Joining Us This Season

• Staff book discount.
• Exposure to retail and customer service in a leading bookseller.

Application Process

Applications and CVs should be dropped off in store at: Bargain Books – Shop U32, Kolonnade Shopping Centre, Montana Park, Pretoria, Gauteng. Please mark your application clearly with 'KOLONNADE SEASONAL BOOKSELLER'.

Closing date: 15 November.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.

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