Job Opportunity: Shop Assistant / Cashier β Pietermaritzburg & Surrounding Areas (KwaZulu-Natal) β Apply by 20 June 2025
Location: Pietermaritzburg & Surrounding Areas, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Position: Shop Assistant / Cashier
Industry: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale, and Supply Chain
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 20 June 2025
Employment Equity (EE) Position: Yes
Listing Reference: click_020381
Overview:
Clicks Group is looking for enthusiastic and service-driven Shop Assistant / Cashiers to join their team in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. The ideal candidates will play a key role in creating a welcoming in-store atmosphere and ensuring smooth and efficient operations at the point of sale.
Key Responsibilities:
-Accurately and efficiently process all transactions at the point of sale (POS).
-Ensure safe and correct handling of cash and other payment methods.
-Actively promote and sign up customers for the Clicks ClubCard to meet store targets.
-Inform customers about current in-store promotions to support sales goals.
-Deliver excellent customer service by being approachable, helpful, and professional.
-Maintain high standards of store presentation, cleanliness, and visual merchandising.
-Stay informed about product ranges, promotions, and events to assist customers effectively.
-Support the companyβs goal of becoming the customerβs first choice health and beauty retailer.
Requirements:
- Education:
- Essential: Grade 12 (Matric)
- Desirable: Minimum of 50% in Mathematics and English at Grade 12 level
- Experience:
- Desirable: Experience in a retail or FMCG customer-facing environment
Skills & Knowledge:
- Core Knowledge:
- Retail merchandising and promotion principles
- Customer service excellence standards
- Basic mathematical and stock management understanding
- Key Skills:
- Planning and organising
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Numeracy and computer literacy
Core Competencies:
- Relating and networking
- Following instructions and procedures
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Working with people
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
- Persuading and influencing