Job Opportunity:
Job Type: Permanent & Fixed-Term (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Working Hours: Up to 8 hours per day (shift-based, as required)
Salary: To Be Confirmed
Start Date: As soon as possible
Available Positions & Locations
General Assistant
- Alberton, Gauteng โ Permanent, Full-Time
- Montana, Pretoria โ Fixed-Term, Part-Time
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape โ Permanent, Full-Time
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape โ Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Johannesburg South, Gauteng โ Permanent, Full-Time
Grocery / Fresh Departments
- Grocery Assistant โ Menlyn, Pretoria
- Fruit & Veg Assistant โ Mossel Bay, Western Cape
- Fruit & Veg Assistant โ Parklands, Cape Town
Hot Foods & Counter Roles
- Hot Foods General Assistant โ Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria
- Hot Foods General Assistant โ Tokai, Cape Town
- Hot Foods General Assistant โ Kensington, Johannesburg
- Hot Foods General Assistant โ Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Hot Foods General Assistant โ Worcester, Western Cape
- Hot Foods Counterhand โ Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Shortcuts / Service Departments
- Shortcuts General Assistant โ Mossel Bay, Western Cape
- Shortcuts General Assistant โ Morningside Manor, Johannesburg
- Shortcuts General Assistant โ Menlyn, Pretoria
- Shortcuts General Assistant โ Ottery, Cape Town
Specialised Role
- Flower Assistant โ Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Job Overview
We are recruiting General Assistants and Store Support staff across multiple departments and locations. These roles are essential in ensuring customers receive a pleasant, efficient, and friendly shopping experience. Successful candidates will assist with customer service, merchandising, stock handling, housekeeping, and basic cashier duties depending on the department.
Key Responsibilities
– Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful assistance
– Share accurate product information and assist with product selection
– Handle customer queries, complaints, and service issues professionally
– Process cash and card payments, including refunds and exchanges
– Receive deliveries, unpack stock, and organise products
– Pack shelves neatly and ensure products are always available
– Restock sold-out items promptly
– Assist with stock takes and inventory control
– Maintain cleanliness in sales areas, storerooms, kitchens, and service counters
– Dispose of waste correctly and follow hygiene standards
– Comply with safety, security, environmental, and emergency procedures
Minimum Requirements
- Matric certificate
- Previous experience as a General Assistant, General Worker, or Clerk
- Reside within 25 km of the job location
- Clear criminal record
Preferences
- South African citizens
- Candidates between the ages of 23 and 38
Assessment & Application Questions
Applicants may be required to complete a customer-centric work performance assessment and answer questions relating to:
- Customer service experience
- Handling dissatisfied customers
- Stock takes and merchandising experience
- POS or cash register usage
- Maintaining shelf availability and cleanliness
- Identifying and correcting pricing errors
APPLICATION PROCESS
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