Retail Shop Assistant Vacancy – Adendorff Machinery Mart (Pietermaritzburg)

📍 Location: Pietermaritzburg, KZN | Division: LOC 9 PMB
📅 Closing Date: 14 July 2025 | Job Type: Permanent
🕒 Hours: Mon-Fri (08:00-17:00), Sat (08:00-13:00)


🏭 About Adendorff Machinery Mart

leading national retailer specializing in industrial tools, machinery, and DIY equipment. Renowned for:
✔ Global sourcing of quality products
✔ Competitive pricing strategy
✔ Industry-leading staff training programs
✔ 30+ years of market leadership


📋 Position Overview

As a Retail Shop Assistant, you’ll be the frontline ambassador for our tools and machinery range, ensuring exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment.


🔑 Key Responsibilities

Core DutiesOperational Excellence
• Provide technical product advice on power tools, hardware, and machinery• Execute visual merchandising standards
• Process sales transactions (cash/credit)• Conduct weekly stock takes
• Handle customer queries & complaints• Maintain 5S store standards (cleanliness/organization)
• Upsell complementary products• Assist with inventory replenishment

Team Collaboration:

  • Participate in daily toolbox meetings
  • Support warehouse team during peak periods

✅ Minimum Requirements

EssentialPreferred
• Matric Certificate• Basic hardware/tool knowledge
• 1+ year retail experience• Forklift license (advantageous)
• Physically fit (lift 25kg)• Bilingual (English + Afrikaans/Zulu)

Competencies:
✔ Customer-centric attitude
✔ Numerical literacy (cash handling)
✔ Problem-solving skills


💰 Remuneration & Benefits

  • Basic salary: R5,000 – R7,500/month (negotiable based on experience)
  • Benefits:
    • Staff purchase discounts
    • Product training & certification
    • Career progression opportunities

📝 Application Process

1️⃣ Prepare:

  • Updated CV (highlight retail/technical experience)
  • Certified ID & Matric certificate

2️⃣ Apply Online:

⏰ Deadline: 14 July 2025 @ 17:00

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