An established independent retail business in Wynberg, Cape Town, is looking for a friendly, reliable and energetic retail sales assistant to join its small team. This full-time role suits someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in good customer service and is willing to learn about a wide range of products.
About the company and the work
The vacancy is with an established independent retail business in Wynberg, Cape Town. The new team member will help customers in the shop, operate the till and support the day-to-day running of a small retail team. The advertiser has been on Gumtree for 18 years.
Role details and duties
This is a full-time position in Wynberg, Cape Town, and applications close on 15 November 2026. Duties include assisting customers with product selection, providing good customer service, operating a till, and working both independently and as part of a small team. Working hours are Monday to Friday during full-time retail hours, plus Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, which are required.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the source advertisement are listed here:
- Previous retail or sales experience preferred, or would suit a young person entering the working world
- Friendly, confident and approachable personality
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Honest, reliable and responsible
- Comfortable operating a till
- Able to work independently as well as part of a small team
- Willingness to learn about a wide range of products and assist customers with product selection
- Experience in sewing, crafts or a similar retail environment would be an advantage
Where to find and apply safely
Use the Apply button on this page to go directly to the original Gumtree listing for this vacancy. That is the safest way to view the full advertisement and follow the employer’s application instructions. The source advertisement asks applicants to send a CV together with a short introduction about themselves. Do not send money, pay any fee, or share bank details, passwords or identity documents to secure a job.
Practical tips
Before you apply, prepare a short introduction that explains why you enjoy working with people, any retail, till or customer service experience you have, and your availability for Saturday mornings. If you have experience with sewing, crafts or a similar retail environment, mention it, as the advertisement notes it would be an advantage.
How the process works
Applicants should apply through the original listing linked from this page and follow the instructions given there. This page is an informational summary only and does not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions.
Important information
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