How to Apply

Applications for the PEP Part-Time Sales Assistant vacancies must be submitted through the JOBJACK platform.

Search for:

PEP – Part-Time Sales Assistant

Then select the vacancy closest to where you live.

Because the vacancy requires candidates to generally live within 15 km of the job, applicants should choose their location carefully and give accurate residential information.

Closing Date

21 September 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, particularly because different location listings may close or be filled independently.

CV Tips for PEP Part-Time Sales Assistant Applicants

Your CV or JOBJACK profile should focus strongly on retail, customer service and sales.

Clearly show your:

• Matric
• Current suburb/town
• Retail experience
• Cashier experience
• Customer-service experience
• Sales experience
• Stock-handling experience
• Computer skills, if applicable

Because of the 15 km requirement, accurately stating where you currently live may be particularly important.

If You Have Retail Experience

Instead of simply writing:

Sales Assistant – 1 year

describe genuine duties such as:

• Assisted customers with product selection
• Operated a cash register
• Processed customer payments
• Replenished merchandise
• Assisted with stock counts
• Received and organised stock
• Promoted special offers
• Worked towards sales targets
• Maintained store cleanliness
• Resolved basic customer queries

Only include duties you actually performed.

CV Profile Example

“Customer-focused retail worker with Matric and experience assisting customers, promoting products, handling stock and supporting daily store operations. Friendly, reliable and honest, with good communication skills and the ability to work towards sales targets as part of a team.”

If you have cashier experience, you could add:

“Experienced in operating a cash register and accurately handling customer payments.”

Possible PEP Sales Assistant Interview Questions

Candidates should prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work for PEP?
3. What does good customer service mean to you?
4. What previous retail experience do you have?
5. Have you worked as a Sales Assistant before?
6. Have you operated a cash register?
7. How would you approach a customer who has just entered the store?
8. How would you help a customer choose the correct product?
9. How would you promote a special offer?
10. How would you upsell an additional product?
11. Are you comfortable working towards sales targets?
12. Tell us about a time you helped an unhappy customer.
13. How would you deal with a difficult customer?
14. Why is honesty important when handling cash?
15. What would you do if your cash register did not balance?
16. How can employees help prevent stock losses?
17. How would you maintain a neat and organised store?
18. What would you do if you noticed suspicious behaviour in the store?
19. Are you comfortable receiving and packing stock?
20. How do you work when the store becomes very busy?
21. How would you build a good relationship with customers?
22. How do you make sure the product information you give customers is correct?
23. Are you comfortable working only up to 27 hours per week?
24. Do you live within 15 km of the position you are applying for?
25. Why should PEP appoint you as a Part-Time Sales Assistant?

Application Tip

Because these positions are spread across many locations, applicants should apply for the vacancy closest to where they currently live.

PEP specifically asks applicants to state their suburb, district or city, so avoid entering only a province or a vague location.

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

With 105 listed Part-Time Sales Assistant opportunities, this is a large PEP retail recruitment drive covering communities across South Africa.