Styling Assistant

Wheco-Group-; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheco-Group- is seeking a hands-on Styling Assistant to support Interior Designers and Stylists across multiple stores. The role involves showroom reworks, furniture moves, installations, and basic maintenance within a fast-paced retail environment.

You will travel with designers to stores within the region, position displays, mount artwork and signage, and assist with installations and stock handling. Flexibility for early starts and multi-location work is required.

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 and 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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

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.