Job Opportunity:

Location: Various locations
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Type: Fixed-Term, Shift-based (Retail)
Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

VANS Gateway is hiring Seasonal Shop Assistants to support peak trading. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates in Retail Management, Fashion, or Sports Management who want hands-on retail experience with a fast-growing international sports brand. You’ll deliver outstanding customer service, execute point-of-sale (POS) transactions accurately, and keep the sales floor beautifully merchandised.

Division: VANS
Primary Industry: Retail
Functional Area: Customer Service

Our Culture & Values (excerpts): We Will – Love Athletes; Stand for Equality; Fight on Together; Create Fearlessly; Always Connect; Stay True; Think Beyond; Celebrate the Wins.

Key Responsibilities

Welcome customers, understand needs, recommend products, sizes, and fits; act as a brand ambassador.
Execute POS tasks accurately and efficiently (scanning, payment handling, exchanges/returns, cash handling).
Keep product knowledge current on ranges, drops, promotions, and events to give correct information.
Maintain visual merchandising, replenishment, size curves, ticketing, and overall store housekeeping to standard.
Support stockroom processes: receiving, packing, picking, transfers, and regular counts.
Meet individual and store KPIs (sales, UPT, conversion, ATV) while delivering excellent service.
Work collaboratively with the team; follow store SOPs, health & safety, and loss-prevention procedures.

Requirements & Skills

Currently studying or interested in Retail/Fashion/Sports Management (advantageous).
Retail or customer-facing experience (advantageous).
Strong customer orientation; confident communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic numeracy and computer literacy; able to learn POS systems quickly.
High energy, resilient under pressure, reliable, and punctual.
Availability for retail shifts, including weekends, late trading, and public holidays.
Physically able to stand for long periods and handle light to moderate stock movement.

Remuneration & Benefits

Market-related remuneration
Staff Allocation (R10,000 retail value per annum) — brand portfolio.
50% staff discount for you and your family across the group’s brands.
Company performance incentive scheme.
Long-service incentives.
Holistic Employee Wellness programme.
Ongoing employee engagement initiatives to enable a connected culture.

Employment Equity

The group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness, diversity, and inclusion. Appointments will align with Employment Equity objectives.

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLY HERE

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Seasonal Shop Assistants (X11) – VANS Gateway – Apply: Open Until Filled