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The Building Company is recruiting a Merchandiser for its BUCO store in George, in the Western Cape. This is a permanent role for someone who takes pride in a well-run store floor, where every product is in the right place, clearly displayed and easy for customers to find.
About the company and the work
The Building Company operates building-material retail stores under brands including BUCO, serving both trade customers and home improvers across South Africa. At the George store, the merchandiser’s main purpose is to make sure all stock held by the business is correctly and neatly located, binned and displayed at all times, and that racks, bays, gondolas and other display systems are kept in a good, clean state. It is a hands-on, customer-facing role at the heart of the store’s daily trading.
Role details and duties
The responsibilities stated in the original listing are:
- Manage the customer base and deliver good customer service.
- Work towards sales and gross profit targets.
- Handle administration and reporting linked to merchandising.
- Merchandise stock, place stock correctly and make sure it is displayed correctly.
- Follow up on quotes and place stock as required.
- Return stock that has not been removed from its location, and report on damaged stock.
- Receive and check stock, and report on depletion or removal of stock.
- Support product promotions and help customers on the shop floor.
- Make sure merchandising standards are complied with and maintain equipment.
- Uphold and promote the company values and culture.
- Manage and coordinate regular stock takes.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:
- Grade 12.
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar position.
- 1 year of shelf packing or merchandising experience.
- Knowledge of the general building material environment is essential.
- Proven success in personal selling, including achieving sales targets, customer service and finding new business.
- Ability to manage and coordinate regular stock takes and to interact with customers.
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, so the original listing will take you to the employer’s application route. 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
- Show your shelf packing and merchandising experience with concrete examples from a building-material or hardware store.
- Give examples of hitting sales targets and of keeping displays neat, full and correctly priced.
- Mention your experience with stock takes, receiving and checking stock, and reporting damaged or depleted stock.
- Show that you enjoy helping customers on the shop floor and can explain products clearly.
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: 30112224011. This is a permanent role at the BUCO store in George.
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. Salary is stated as Market Related.
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