Sportscene Seasonal Sales Associates โ Multiple Posts Across 9 Provinces | Apply by 30 September 2026
TFG is recruiting Seasonal Sales Associates for the festive retail period, with opportunities advertised across all nine provinces of South Africa.
For applicants interested in fashion, sneakers, retail and customer service, this seasonal recruitment campaign provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the TFG retail environment.
Position: Seasonal Sales Associate Opportunity (120hr)
Employer: TFG
Brand: Sportscene
Job Type: Seasonal / Festive Period
Hours: 120hr opportunity
Number of Positions: Multiple opportunities
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Country: South Africa
Provinces Where Opportunities Are Available
Seasonal Sales Associate opportunities have been advertised across:
- Gauteng
- Mpumalanga
- Limpopo
- North West
- Free State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
- Eastern Cape
Additional areas specifically mentioned include:
- George
- Knysna
- Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
- Mthatha
- East London
Applicants should select the opportunity applicable to the province or area where they would like to work.
Job Overview
TFG is looking for fun, energetic, enthusiastic and hardworking seasonal employees to help its stores provide customers with an excellent shopping experience during the busy festive period.
This opportunity may suit applicants who enjoy working with people, have an interest in fashion and retail, and are comfortable working in a busy sales environment.
Successful applicants will be expected to assist customers, support store sales, keep merchandise available and help ensure that the store remains ready for customers throughout the festive trading period.
Responsibilities
As a Seasonal Sales Associate, your responsibilities may include:
- Representing the brand professionally and positively.
- Creating a memorable shopping experience for customers.
- Identifying customer needs and recommending suitable products.
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Working towards individual and store sales targets.
- Keeping track of sales performance against targets.
- Selling products from a diverse merchandise range.
- Keeping up to date with fashion and retail trends.
- Identifying opportunities to generate additional sales.
- Assisting customers with product-related questions.
- Replenishing merchandise when required.
- Helping ensure the store remains customer-ready.
- Dealing efficiently with customer queries and complaints.
- Supporting the wider store team during busy festive trading periods.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should take note of the following:
- Previous experience within a retail environment is beneficial.
- A Matric / Grade 12 certificate is advantageous.
The advertisement describes Matric as advantageous rather than stating that it is compulsory.
Skills and Requirements
TFG is looking for applicants who:
- Have a positive, can-do attitude.
- Are South African citizens.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have good selling skills.
- Are customer focused.
- Are sales driven.
- Have a strong work ethic.
- Can demonstrate initiative.
- Can work towards results and targets.
- Are able to work effectively under pressure.
- Can handle customer queries and complaints professionally.
- Are willing to work retail hours.
- Have reliable transport.
- Are available to start immediately.
- Have an interest in retail and fashion.
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CV Tips for Sportscene Seasonal Sales Associate Applicants
Your CV should be simple and easy for a recruiter to scan.
1. Put your contact information at the top
Include:
- Full name
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Province/town
- Availability
Make sure your phone number and email address are correct.
2. Add a short personal profile
For example:
โEnergetic and customer-focused job seeker with strong communication skills and an interest in fashion, sneakers and retail. Comfortable working with customers and in fast-paced environments. Available to work flexible retail hours during the festive season.โ
3. Highlight customer-service experience
If you have previously worked as a:
- Sales Assistant
- Cashier
- Shop Assistant
- Promoter
- Waiter/Waitress
- Receptionist
- Customer Service Agent
make this experience easy to find on your CV.
4. No retail experience?
Don’t leave your CV empty.
Highlight transferable skills such as:
- Communication
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Problem solving
- Working under pressure
- Sales
- Time management
School activities, volunteering and other temporary work can also demonstrate useful skills.
5. Mention your availability
Seasonal retail becomes particularly busy over the festive period.
If applicable, mention that you’re willing to work:
- Weekends
- Public holidays
- Retail shifts
- Busy festive-period schedules
Only include availability that is genuinely accurate.
Possible Sportscene Interview Questions
If shortlisted, prepare for questions such as:
1. Tell us about yourself.
Keep your answer focused on your strengths, customer-service abilities and why you are interested in retail.
2. Why do you want to work for Sportscene?
Research the brand beforehand and be prepared to explain your interest in fashion, sneakers, streetwear and customer service.
3. What does good customer service mean to you?
Think about listening to customers, understanding what they need and helping them find an appropriate solution.
4. How would you approach a customer who enters the store?
Show that you can be friendly and helpful without making customers uncomfortable.
5. How would you deal with an unhappy customer?
Explain that you would remain calm, listen carefully, communicate respectfully and follow store procedures.
6. How would you convince a customer to purchase an additional product?
Focus on understanding the customer’s needs and suggesting a genuinely useful complementary product rather than pressuring them.
7. Are you comfortable working towards sales targets?
Be prepared to discuss motivation, teamwork and your willingness to learn selling techniques.
8. Can you work weekends and public holidays?
Answer honestly based on your availability.
9. How do you cope with pressure when a store becomes very busy?
Discuss staying organised, prioritising customers, communicating with colleagues and remaining calm.
10. Why should we choose you for this seasonal position?
Highlight your energy, reliability, communication skills, willingness to learn and ability to work with customers.
Important Information
These positions are intended to support stores during the festive retail period, so applicants should understand that this is a seasonal opportunity.
Preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Closing Date: 30 September 2026