Are you looking for a career opportunity in retail where you can grow, learn, and make a difference in the lives of customers? If so, you will be excited to know that there is a Shop Assistant at Ackermans for the P27 role. This position is an excellent way for individuals with energy, passion, and drive to enter or advance within South Africa’s vibrant retail industry.
Shop Assistant/Cashier Job Overview
Job Title: Shop Assistant/Cashier (P27 Role)
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-time
Requirements
The Shop Assistant Vacancy at Ackermans is perfect for you if:
- You work hard on your own and want to reach targets.
- You have lots of energy and like busy workplaces.
- You love helping customers and making them happy.
- You speak English well and can talk to people easily (knowing other South African languages is a plus).
- You don’t quit when things get tough.
- You are driven and want to meet goals.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
To do well in this job, you should have:
- Customer service skills: You should be friendly, helpful, and polite to customers.
- Communication skills: You should be able to speak English clearly. Knowing other languages is helpful because Ackermans has customers from different backgrounds.
- Retail experience: Having worked in a store before is good, but not required. If you’re new to this, Ackermans will train you.
- Motivation and energy: You need to be energetic, focused, and strong to handle the busy store environment.
Key Responsibilities
If you’re applying for this Shop Assistant P27 Vacancy at Ackermans, here are the tasks you’ll be expected to handle:
- Customer Service
- Assist shoppers in finding products.
- Handle customer queries or complaints in a professional manner.
- Create a welcoming shopping experience.
- Cashiering Duties
- Process cash and card payments.
- Handle Lay-Bys (a popular shopping method in South Africa).
- Process refunds correctly.
- Balance tills and report discrepancies to supervisors.
- Merchandising
- Ensure stock is correctly priced and displayed.
- Keep the sales floor stocked and tidy.
- Stay up to date with promotions and help promote them to customers.
- Housekeeping and Risk Management
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the store.
- Tag products according to company policies.
- Participate in stock takes.
- Stay alert for shoplifting or fraudulent activities and report suspicious behaviour.
- Living the Company Values
- Follow all company procedures and policies.
- Represent Ackermans with integrity, positivity, and professionalism.
Why Work at Ackermans?
Choosing Ackermans as your employer comes with several benefits:
- Moving Up: The company provides chances for workers to learn and improve so they can get promoted.
- Working Together: You will be in a friendly group that encourages teamwork.
- Helping Customers: You will be making a difference by helping families get clothes and things for their homes at good prices.
- Safe Job: Because the company is well-known and reliable, you can have a secure job for a long time.
How to Apply
If this opportunity excites you, here’s how you can apply:
- Visit the Ackermans Careers Page online.
- Search for the Shop Assistant/Cashier P27 role in Gauteng.
- Complete the online application form and upload your CV.
- Submit your application.
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