How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through TFG’s recruitment platform.

Search for:

Seasonal Sales Associate Opportunity (120hr) – Gauteng

Job Identification: 14403

Before applying:

1. Update your CV.
2. Include Matric if you have completed it.
3. Include previous retail experience where applicable.
4. Highlight customer-service skills.
5. Highlight sales and communication skills.
6. Make sure your cellphone number and email address are correct.
7. Confirm that you have reliable transport.
8. Make sure you are available to start immediately.

CV Tips

Keep your CV simple and relevant to retail.

Highlight genuine skills such as:

• Customer service.
• Communication.
• Sales.
• Teamwork.
• Reliability.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Taking initiative.
• Willingness to learn.

If you have previous retail experience, clearly show your employer, position, dates worked and relevant responsibilities.

Sample CV Profile

Professional Profile

Energetic and customer-focused individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a keen interest in retail and fashion. Sales-driven, reliable and comfortable working in fast-paced environments, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Available to work retail hours and committed to providing friendly and professional customer service.

Possible Interview Questions

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work for TFG?
3. Which TFG brands do you know?
4. Why are you interested in seasonal retail employment?
5. What retail experience do you have?
6. What does excellent customer service mean to you?
7. How would you approach a customer?
8. How would you identify what a customer needs?
9. How would you recommend a product?
10. How would you encourage an additional sale?
11. How would you deal with an unhappy customer?
12. How would you handle a customer complaint?
13. What does being sales-driven mean to you?
14. How would you work towards a sales target?
15. How do you perform under pressure?
16. Why is merchandise replenishment important?
17. How do you work as part of a team?
18. Tell us about a time you showed initiative.
19. Are you willing to work retail hours?
20. Do you have reliable transport?
21. Are you available to start immediately?
22. Why should TFG consider you for this seasonal opportunity?

Application Outcome

TFG states that applicants who have not heard from the company within four weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Employment Equity

TFG states that preference will be given, but is not limited, to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Final Reminder

TFG is recruiting 50 Seasonal Sales Associates across Gauteng for the festive retail period.

Employer: TFG – The Foschini Group
Position: Seasonal Sales Associate
Positions: 50
Province: Gauteng
Schedule: 120 Hours
Employment: Seasonal / Part-Time
Job Identification: 14403
Matric: Advantageous
Retail Experience: Listed; no minimum duration specified
Citizenship: South African
Transport: Reliable transport required
Working Hours: Must be willing to work retail hours
Availability: Must be available to start immediately

Applicants interested in TFG’s festive-season opportunities across Gauteng should prepare an updated CV and submit their application online while the opportunity remains available.