Sales Assistant Woodmead Jobs in South Africa

A Sales Assistant is needed in Woodmead, through Stratogo, on a contract basis. The role supports daily store operations in a retail store, helping customers, keeping stock in order and keeping the shop floor neat and welcoming.

About the company and the work

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specialising in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries. This role sits in its Retail / Stores department. The advert lists the job title as Stores Sales Assistant, and the work is based in a retail store in Woodmead, Gauteng, where the successful candidate will support daily store operations, supervise staff on the floor where needed, maintain stock control and give customers a good shopping experience.

Role details

• Sales Assistant (Stores Sales Assistant), Contract Intermediate position, Woodmead.
• Salary R48.42 per hour, as stated in the advert’s offer details.
• Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 9 days.
• Job number 2646604, reference HQ001365.
• Key duties include supervising daily store operations, managing staff, assisting with scheduling and training new employees; monitoring stock levels, conducting stock counts, managing replenishment and ensuring accurate cash-ups and banking; and maintaining customer service, store cleanliness, merchandising standards and compliance with company policies.
• Other duties include supporting customers on the shop floor, keeping displays and shelves in good order, and helping with stock handling when required.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Retail experience, preferably in a supermarket, food, spice or FMCG environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• Strong cash-handling skills and knowledge of POS systems.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and retail systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Reliable transport to and from work.
• Clear criminal record.
• Physically fit and able to assist with stock handling when required.
• Skills listed in the advert: strong leadership and people management skills; good organisational, planning and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment; strong communication and interpersonal skills; honest, trustworthy and dependable; and customer-focused, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Preferred experience listed in the advert: experience in a spice, food, grocery or specialty retail store; knowledge of spices, herbs, seasonings and related products; experience with stock control and ordering processes; and a basic understanding of retail sales.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Stratogo advert. The advert states there are no costs associated with securing employment with it, and advises against paying for this service. Never pay a fee to apply for a job, and confirm the role and requirements on the original advert. The advert’s application email address was shown as removed in the observed view and is not included here, so apply only through the original advert link.

Practical tips

• Show any retail experience you have, especially in supermarkets, food or FMCG stores.
• Highlight cash-handling and POS experience, and any supervisory or team leader work.
• Be clear that you can work weekends and public holidays, and that you have reliable transport.
• Apply promptly; the advert expires in 9 days.

How the process works

After you apply through the original advert, Stratogo reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful, as stated in the advert.

Important information

This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. Please note the following points from the advert itself: the listing header shows KwaZulu-Natal, while the role text gives the location as Woodmead, Gauteng, and the listing header shows salary as undisclosed, while the detail states an hourly rate of R48.42, so confirm the location, rate and hours on the original advert before applying. The role text also describes the work in Stores Supervisor terms, while the job title given in the advert is Stores Sales Assistant.

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