Second in Charge Jobs in Parow

Signature Cosmetics, a proudly South African beauty brand with stores across the country, is looking for a Second in Charge for its Parow Shopping Centre store. This is a three-month contract role, advert reference 210013, and applications close on 9 November 2026.

About the company and the work

Signature Cosmetics & Fragrances is a proudly South African beauty brand that aims to give customers quality products at affordable prices. The Second in Charge supports the Store Supervisor with the daily operations of the store, including stock management, point of sale processes, customer service, store standards and team supervision, and also performs the duties of a Sales Assistant to deliver operational requirements. The role reports to the Store Supervisor.

Role details and duties

The duties stated in the advert include:

• Creating a welcoming, inspirational and personalised experience for customers.
• Performing the duties of the Store Supervisor as and when required due to staff scheduling.
• Performing allocated duties given by the Store Supervisor as and when requested.
• Supporting the achievement of all store targets and operational standards.
• Attending and participating in morning team meetings, and raising queries with the Store Supervisor.
• Preparing for and participating in daily floor walks, and raising ideas, queries or concerns.
• Assisting with preparations for, and participating in, all stock takes, and conducting cycle counts as required.
• Preventing damages by housing products correctly on the sales floor and in the stockroom, and practising accurate stock rotation on the FIFO principle.
• Reporting stock requirements, out-of-stocks or low stock levels to the Store Supervisor.
• Keeping all departments of responsibility fully replenished, with housekeeping maintained, and implementing and maintaining all store visual merchandising standards.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures, including point of sale, cash handling and banking procedures.
• Offering every customer Loyalty Card membership and explaining current promotions, discounts and special offers.
• Performing make overs professionally, recording customer details and products used, and using testers to introduce customers to the product range.
• Responding to customer requests, comments and complaints, and escalating when required.
• Implementing monthly promotions with the relevant signage and display material, and actioning pricing, including mark ups, mark downs and promotions.
• Supporting marketing initiatives such as sidewalk sales and centre court space.
• Attending and participating in all scheduled training, assisting with the induction and training of new employees, and raising any gaps in product knowledge with the Store Supervisor.

This is a hands-on, floor-based role in a busy beauty retail store, and it includes standing for long periods and working flexible hours in line with business requirements.

Requirements

Only what the source states is listed here:

• A matric, grade 12 or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of two years’ working experience in a retail or related environment.
• Experience supervising a small team is an advantage.
• Experience working with beauty, fragrances and skincare products is an advantage.
• Experience working with point of sale, and Microsoft Office (emails and Excel) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office and Excel, and of business systems such as point of sale and Payspace.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, a passion for cosmetics, retail and customer service, and a strong work ethic with a hands-on approach.
• Able to work flexible hours, stand for long periods, and demonstrate and promote products.

The advert states no separate experience level label, so none is shown in the job details.

Where to find and apply safely

This vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page takes you directly to the original Signature Cosmetics advert. Apply only through that original advert, and never pay anyone to apply for a job. The advert notes that only successful applicants will be contacted, and that no contact within two weeks after the closing date should be taken as unsuccessful.

Practical tips

This role rewards retail floor experience, so lead with your two or more years in retail and any time you have stepped in for a supervisor or led a small team. Mention beauty, fragrance or skincare experience and point of sale systems if you have them, and show that you are comfortable with stock counts, merchandising and flexible hours. A short, specific example of a busy trading day you helped run will strengthen your application.

How the process works

When you apply through the original advert, your application goes to Signature Cosmetics for shortlisting for the Parow Shopping Centre store. Shortlisted candidates are contacted; if you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date of 9 November 2026, the advert states that your application should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Important information

This page is informational only and is not the employer. Details such as the salary, closing date and requirements are taken from the original advert, and the original advert is the final authority. The salary is stated as Market Related, and the contract runs for three months.

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