Stores assistant

Signa Opportunity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail organization in Johannesburg seeks unemployed youth aged 18-34 for stock management positions. Responsibilities include receiving and storing stock, inventory control, and supporting merchandising activities. Applicants should have a Grade 12 qualification and strong attention to detail. Previous retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34 are eligible to apply.
• Must not have participated in the YES Programme before.
• Previous experience in retail, warehousing, or stock management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and store incoming stock in designated areas.
• Assist with inventory control, including regular stock counts and stock rotation.
• Support merchandising activities like arranging promotional displays.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Basic knowledge of merchandising principles

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and store incoming stock in designated areas.
• Assist with inventory control, including regular stock counts and stock rotation.
• Replenish shelves and ensure merchandise is neatly displayed according to store guidelines.
• Support merchandising activities, including arranging promotional displays, price labeling, and ensuring planogram compliance.
• Maintain store cleanliness, tidiness, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Assist customers with inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
• Report damaged, missing, or expired stock to the Store Manager.
• Support stock transfers, dispatch, and receiving processes.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES Programme before.
• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Previous experience in retail, warehousing, or stock management (advantageous).
• Basic knowledge of merchandising principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit to handle lifting and movement of stock.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.