Retail Assistant jobs in Kuils River, Western Cape

At ABOUT CATS AND DOGS we are passionate about pets and dedicated to providing the best products and services for our furry friends and their owners.

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic FULL-TIME Retail Sales Assistant to work at our stores in Haasendal (Kuilsrivier) Cobblewalk (Durbanville) Village Square (Durbanville) Willowbridge (Bellville) as an all-rounder team member and help us deliver excellent customer service to pet lovers.

*Assist customers in finding the right products for their cats and dogs.

*Provide knowledgeable advice on pet care, nutrition, and product selection.

*Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including stocking shelves and arranging displays.

*Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using our POS system.

*Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues or concerns with a positive attitude.

*Perform stock-taking duties and ensure accurate inventory counts.

*Assist with purchase orders and coordinate receiving stock deliveries.

*Perform daily administrative tasks.

*Daily cash-ups and banking.

*Stay up-to-date with product knowledge and promotions to assist customers effectively.

*Assist with inventory management, including receiving and organizing stock.

Requirements:

*Passionate about people and pets with a strong understanding of pet care.

*Previous retail or customer service experience is compulsory, prefrably in the FMCG market. (Hospitality and tourism do not form part of retail)

*Experience in the pet or veterinary industry is highly preferred.

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

*Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Numerical skills).

*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

*Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

*Basic administrative skills and familiarity with inventory systems.

*Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

*Must be able to lift and carry pet food bags of up to 20kg, multiple times a day.

*Matric with Math Lit with at least a 4 level and preferably Life Science

*Reliable transport for early shift, start at 08:30 and ending late shift 19:15.

* English and Afrikaans speaking

* Reside in, the northern suburbs as listed above, ideally Brackenfell or Haasendal

* Start date ASAP

PLEASE submit your UP TO DATE CV via Indeed and include your Matric Certificate as well as a recent photo of yourself.

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UNSUCCESSFUL.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R39,00 - R41,00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transport for shifts ending at 19:00?
• Are you located in any of these towns - Kuilsrivier, Brackenfell, Bellville?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• retail: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Afrikaans AND English (Required)

Work Location: In person