TFG is looking for energetic and hardworking Seasonal Sales Associates to join Foschini stores across Gauteng for the festive retail period.

This opportunity is suitable for people who enjoy working with customers, have an interest in fashion and sales, and are available to work retail hours during the busy festive season.

Job Overview

Company: TFG – The Foschini Group
Brand: Foschini
Position: Seasonal Sales Associate (120hr)
Job ID: 14403
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Job Schedule: Part-Time
Employment Type: Seasonal
Posting Date: 22 August 2026
Closing Date: 20 September 2026

About the Seasonal Opportunity

TFG is recruiting seasonal employees to help its stores deliver a great shopping experience during the festive period.

Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting customers, supporting sales activities, replenishing merchandise and helping ensure stores are ready for customers.

The company is looking for people who are positive, energetic, sales-driven and comfortable interacting with customers.

Key Responsibilities

As a Seasonal Sales Associate, your duties will include:

• Acting as an ambassador for the Foschini brand
• Creating a positive and memorable shopping experience for customers
• Identifying customers’ needs and recommending suitable products
• Providing excellent customer service
• Working towards and exceeding sales targets
• Keeping track of individual and store sales performance
• Selling products across a diverse merchandise range
• Keeping up to date with fashion and décor trends
• Identifying opportunities to generate additional sales
• Replenishing merchandise on the sales floor
• Making sure the store remains customer-ready
• Assisting customers with queries
• Handling customer complaints professionally and efficiently

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should have:

• Retail experience
• A Matric / Grade 12 certificate is advantageous

This means Matric is listed as an advantage rather than an essential requirement in the information provided.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be a South African citizen
• Have a positive, can-do attitude
• Have good communication skills
• Have strong selling skills
• Be sales-driven and customer-focused
• Have a strong work ethic
• Be able to take initiative
• Be able to work effectively under pressure
• Be willing to work retail hours
• Have reliable transport
• Be available to start immediately

An interest in retail and fashion will be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Seasonal retail work can provide valuable practical experience in:

• Customer service
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Fashion retail
• Working towards targets
• Stock replenishment
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Handling customer queries

It can be particularly useful for applicants looking to build additional retail experience during the festive season.

About Foschini

Foschini forms part of TFG’s portfolio of retail brands and has operated in South Africa for more than 100 years.

The brand offers products including:

• Women’s fashion
• Smart and casual wear
• Denim
• Leisurewear
• Footwear
• Accessories
• Lingerie
• Cosmetics
• Jewellery
• Kidswear

Application Process:

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Because these are seasonal positions and applicants must be available to start immediately, it is advisable to apply as early as possible.

CV Tips for Foschini Seasonal Sales Associate Applicants

Your CV should be short, neat and focused on customer service and sales.

Make sure you highlight:

• Previous retail experience
• Sales experience
• Customer service experience
• Cashier/POS experience, if applicable
• Merchandising or stock-replenishment experience
• Your Matric qualification, if completed
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Availability to work weekends, public holidays and retail hours
• Fashion or clothing retail experience
• Any experience working towards sales targets

If you have previously worked at a clothing store, supermarket, restaurant, call centre or another customer-facing business, include that experience because many of those skills can transfer to this position.

CV tip: Under your previous jobs, don’t only list the company and job title. Include achievements or duties relevant to Foschini, such as:

“Assisted customers with product selection, replenished merchandise, handled customer queries and worked towards daily sales targets.”

Possible Interview Questions

If shortlisted, prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why would you like to work at Foschini?
3. What do you know about Foschini and TFG?
4. What previous retail or customer service experience do you have?
5. How would you approach a customer who enters the store but appears unsure of what they want?
6. How would you convince a customer to consider an additional product without being too pushy?
7. Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult customer.
8. What does excellent customer service mean to you?
9. How would you handle a busy store with several customers requiring assistance?
10. Are you comfortable working towards sales targets?
11. How would you respond if you were falling behind your sales target?
12. How do you keep yourself motivated during a busy shift?
13. Are you willing to work weekends, public holidays and retail hours?
14. Do you have reliable transport?
15. Are you available to start immediately?
16. Why should we choose you for this seasonal position?

Interview Tip

For a seasonal sales position, show enthusiasm, confidence and friendliness. TFG specifically mentions candidates who are energetic, customer-focused, hardworking and sales-driven, so prepare examples that demonstrate these qualities.

Also be ready to clearly confirm your availability during the festive period, including weekends and busy shopping days.

Employment Equity

Preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

If you have not heard from TFG within four weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.