Styling Assistant

Wheco Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheco Group in Gauteng is seeking a hands-on Styling Assistant to support Interior Designers and Stylists across multiple stores in the region, handling showroom reworks, furniture moves, installations and basic maintenance. The role involves traveling with designers to stores, positioning furniture and display elements, mounting artwork and signage, and ensuring safe handling of stock.

Candidates should be practical, reliable, and comfortable in a retail showroom environment, with ability to

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach and comfortable with physical work.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Reliable, organised and willing to work across multiple locations.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a retail showroom environment.
• Able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Travel with Interior Designers and Stylists to stores within the appointed region.
• Assist with showroom reworks, layout changes and furniture moves.
• Position furniture, décor and display elements according to styling direction.
• Assist with mounting artwork, mirrors, signage and other display items.
• Support basic maintenance, minor repairs and installations within showroom areas.
• Assist with preparing stores for styling changes, launches, revamps and installations.
• Handle, unpack and move stock and display items safely.
• Maintain tools, work areas and general housekeeping during projects.
• Provide practical support to Interior Designers and Stylists to complete store updates efficiently.

Skills

Hands-on

Basic maintenance

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Retail showroom experience

Education

Grade 12

Job description

At Wheco, our showrooms are constantly evolving to keep our products presented in a way that feels relevant, inspiring and easy for customers to engage with. Our Interior Designers and Styling teams work across multiple stores to maintain and improve these environments, and practical support is essential to getting the work done well.

We are looking for a hands‑on Styling Assistant who enjoys practical work, working across different store locations and being part of a fast‑moving team. The role will support Interior Designers and Stylists with showroom reworks, furniture moves, installations, basic maintenance and general styling‑related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel with Interior Designers and Stylists to stores within the appointed region
• Assist with showroom reworks, layout changes and furniture moves
• Position furniture, décor and display elements according to styling direction
• Assist with mounting artwork, mirrors, signage and other display items
• Support basic maintenance, minor repairs and installations within showroom areas
• Assist with preparing stores for styling changes, launches, revamps and installations
• Handle, unpack and move stock and display items safely
• Maintain tools, work areas and general housekeeping during projects
• Provide practical support to Interior Designers and Stylists to complete store updates efficiently

Skills and Requirements:

• Practical, hands‑on approach and comfortable with physical work
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills advantageous
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Reliable, organised and willing to work across multiple locations
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a retail and showroom environment
• Able to work independently when required

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 preferred
• Previous experience in retail, maintenance, installations, furniture handling or general assistance advantageous
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Willing and able to travel regularly between multiple stores within the appointed region
• Flexibility to assist with early starts, installations or project work when required

Help our design teams bring showroom changes to life.