Store Assistant - General Merchandise

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible part-time schedule

Employee discounts on store merchan-d

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a reliable Store Assistant for a part-time role at a general merchandise store. You will assist customers, maintain the store's appearance, stock shelves, operate the cash register, and support day-to-day store operations.

The successful candidate will be a team player with good communication, reliability, and punctuality, able to work weekends and evenings as needed. Prior retail or customer service experience is preferred but not essential, and you will

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or customer service is preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of customer service principles.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with finding products, answering questions, and providing basic assistance.
• Help maintain store cleanliness, tidiness, and visual merchandising standards.
• Receive and stock merchandise, ensuring shelves are well-organized and replenished.
• Operate the cash register and handle customer transactions accurately.
• Support inventory management tasks as directed by store management.
• Contribute to a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all shoppers.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a reliable and customer-oriented Store Assistant to support operations at their general merchandise store in East London . This part-time role involves assisting customers, maintaining the store's appearance, managing stock, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. You will work closely with the store team to keep the store running smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a team player with good communication skills and a willingness to help customers, contributing to the overall success of the retail outlet in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with finding products, answering questions, and providing basic assistance.
• Help maintain store cleanliness, tidiness, and visual merchandising standards.
• Receive and stock merchandise, ensuring shelves are well-organized and replenished.
• Operate the cash register and handle customer transactions accurately.
• Support inventory management tasks as directed by store management.
• Contribute to a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all shoppers.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of customer service principles.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Employee discounts on store merchandise.
• Opportunity to develop retail skills in a supportive environment.
• Valuable experience in customer service and store operations in East London .