Sales Assistant Pep 7358 Ezibeleni at Pep

PEP has served South African communities for decades, providing affordable clothing, footwear, homeware, and cellular products to everyday families. Grounded in a strong low-cost business model and a culture of care and dignity, PEP relies on energetic team members known as Dynamos to keep stores welcoming and efficient. A vacancy is available for a customer-oriented Sales Assistant at PEP Store 7358 in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape.

In this dynamic store position, you will be on the front lines of customer satisfaction, sales generation, and daily branch upkeep. Whether scanning items at the till or organizing floor inventory, your daily efforts will directly support store efficiency and local community customer care.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Maximize branch revenue by providing attentive, courteous service to all shoppers.
• Maintain first-class visual merchandising, promotional signage, and correct product pricing.
• Handle point-of-sale transactions smoothly, ensuring compliance with strict cash handling controls.
• Minimize inventory shrinkage and stock loss through vigilant security awareness and stock handling discipline.
• Optimize branch operating costs by implementing everyday low-cost store practices and efficiencies.
• Uphold excellent store hygiene, occupational safety, and back-room storage standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Enthusiastic attitude toward customer service and retail excellence.
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and accountability in managing company stock and cash.
• Ability to plan daily duties methodically while handling peak retail customer queues.
• Strong emotional stamina and adaptability in a fast-paced retail floor setting.
• Readiness to work variable retail shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working at PEP gives you practical foundation skills in merchandising, inventory control, and customer relations. The company places a heavy emphasis on internal talent progression through structured development pools, offering capable Dynamos realistic pathways to become Assistant Store Managers and Branch Managers.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an entry-level retail sales assistant role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R4,000 – R6,500 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates must submit their application electronically through PEP's career portal on or before 18 November 2026. Internal Development Pool candidates will be given preference. Applicants not contacted within four weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Basic computer literacy.
• 1 to 2 years of previous retail experience is an advantageous qualification.
• Availability to work retail hours, including peak weekend shifts.