How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete an online application through TFG’s recruitment platform.

Search for:

Seasonal Sales Associate Opportunity (120hr) – Gauteng

using:

Job Identification: 14403

Complete your candidate profile carefully and make sure your contact details, retail experience and availability are correct before submitting.

Closing Date

1 November 2026

Applicants interested in festive-season employment should apply before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.

CV Tips for TFG Seasonal Sales Associate Applicants

Because retail experience is requested, make your previous retail employment easy for recruiters to identify.

For example:

Sales Assistant – [Store Name]
November 2025 – January 2026

Duties:

• Assisted customers with product selections.
• Provided friendly customer service.
• Helped achieve daily sales targets.
• Replenished merchandise.
• Maintained clean and organised displays.
• Responded to customer queries.
• Assisted during busy trading periods.

Only include experience and duties you actually have.

If your experience includes cashier work, merchandising, stock replenishment, customer service or sales, include those genuine skills as well.

Sample CV Profile

Personal Profile

Energetic and customer-focused retail worker with experience assisting customers, promoting products and supporting day-to-day store operations. Strong communication and selling skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced retail environments. Reliable, hardworking and available to work flexible retail hours during the festive season.

Adjust this profile to match your actual background.

Possible Interview Questions

Candidates preparing for a TFG Seasonal Sales Associate interview can expect questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why would you like to work for TFG?
3. What retail experience do you have?
4. What do you know about Foschini?
5. Why are you interested in seasonal retail work?
6. What does excellent customer service mean to you?
7. How would you approach a customer entering the store?
8. How would you identify what a customer is looking for?
9. How would you recommend additional products to a customer?
10. Tell us about your previous sales experience.
11. How would you work towards a sales target?
12. What would you do if you were behind your sales target?
13. How would you handle a difficult customer?
14. What would you do if a customer complained about a product?
15. How would you deal with a very busy store?
16. How do you stay productive under pressure?
17. Why is merchandise replenishment important?
18. What would you do if you noticed stock was running low on the shop floor?
19. How do you keep up with fashion trends?
20. How would you create a memorable shopping experience?
21. Are you comfortable working retail hours?
22. Do you have reliable transport?
23. Are you available to start immediately?
24. What are your strongest selling skills?
25. Why should TFG select you for this seasonal opportunity?

If Your Application Is Unsuccessful

TFG advises applicants that if they have not received feedback within four weeks, their application was regrettably unsuccessful.

Final Reminder

TFG is recruiting Seasonal Sales Associates in Gauteng for the festive period.

Position: Seasonal Sales Associate (120hr)
Company: TFG
Province: Gauteng
Job ID: 14403
Schedule: Part-Time
Retail Experience: Required, with no minimum duration specified
Matric: Advantageous
Citizenship: South African citizen required
Retail/Fashion Passion: Advantageous
Transport: Reliable transport required
Availability: Must be available to start immediately
Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Candidates should tailor their CV towards retail experience, customer service, sales, communication, merchandising and working effectively under pressure.