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The Building Company · Cape Town
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Retail store shelves stocked with products

The Building Company is looking for a General Assistant for its BUCO store in Cape Town CBD. This permanent role is for a hands-on team member who can help customers, load and offload vehicles, pack yard stock and keep the store running smoothly.

About the company and the work

The Building Company, trading through BUCO, is a building materials retailer. The General Assistant helps ensure the smooth operation of the business unit, working in any area of the store as operational needs require, while following company policies and procedures. It is a varied, physical role at the heart of the store’s daily work.

Role details and duties

The duties stated in the original listing are:

  • Providing customers with orders.
  • Assisting with loading and offloading of vehicles.
  • Packing yard stock items.
  • Cleaning and safekeeping of vehicles.
  • Providing assistance to customers and suppliers.
  • Completing wash bay activities.
  • Customer service.
  • Upholding and promoting the company values and culture.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

  • Grade 12.
  • Product knowledge.

The original advert does not state an experience level, so none is shown for this post.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. This is an external application. This listing closes on 28 November 2026, so apply in good time. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and do not share bank details or identity documents with anyone other than through the official application route.

Practical tips

  • Highlight any experience in a building materials store, yard or warehouse.
  • Show that you are comfortable with physical work, loading and offloading, and working outdoors.
  • Mention your product knowledge and your customer service experience.
  • Show that you can work flexibly across different areas of a store.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 28 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the official process; always confirm the details in the original advert before applying. Reference: 80282172218. This is a permanent role at the BUCO store in Cape Town CBD.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the requirements and closing date in the original advert before applying. Note that an older General Assistant listing for the same store, posted 23 October 2026, is out of scope for this run; this post covers the fresh 30 October 2026 listing.

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