General Assistant at Cashbuild Humansdorp!
Are you ready to build a rewarding career with one of South Africa’s leading retailers? Cashbuild in Humansdorp is seeking dedicated and customer-focused individuals to join their team as General Assistants. This is an incredible opportunity for internal Cashbuild applicants to grow within the company and contribute to a thriving work environment.
What Does a General Assistant Do?
As a General Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the customer experience, ensuring everyone who walks through the doors receives top-notch service. Your day will be dynamic and engaging, encompassing a variety of crucial tasks:
- Customer Service Excellence: You’ll be the first point of contact for many customers, providing expert advice on products, helping them find exactly what they need, and efficiently resolving any queries or concerns they may have. Your friendly and helpful approach will leave a lasting positive impression.
- Merchandising Mastery: Keeping the store looking its best is a key part of the role. You’ll be responsible for meticulously merchandising stock in your designated area, ensuring products are displayed safely, neatly, and according to the store’s layout plans and planograms. This includes both the bulk stock areas and individual shelves.
- Impeccable Housekeeping: A clean and organized store is a safe and pleasant store. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a pristine environment, ensuring aisles are free of obstacles, newly received stock is promptly merchandised, and customers can move freely and safely. This also extends to ensuring correct shelf price labelling and completing essential checklists for areas like the canteen and restrooms.
- Safety First (OHSA Compliance): Your commitment to safety is paramount. You’ll adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements, including the proper use of safety gear and ensuring the safety of both customers and colleagues within your area. This means ensuring all stock, both on racking and in bulk, is merchandised safely to prevent any hazards. Any discrepancies or potential risks will be promptly reported to the Store Manager.
- Proactive Stock Loss Management: You’ll be an active participant in minimizing stock loss by diligently reporting any damaged stock within your area of responsibility to the Store Manager.
Do You Have What It Takes? Key Requirements:
To be a successful General Assistant at Cashbuild Humansdorp, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- Education: A minimum of Grade 10 or NQF Level 3 with one year of work-related experience, OR a Grade 12 certificate without prior work experience.
- Language Skills: The ability to communicate effectively in English and the dominant language spoken in the Humansdorp area.
- Legal Status: A valid South African ID or work permit.
- Numeracy: The ability to perform basic calculations accurately.
- Flexibility: A willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential.
- Resilience: The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
Values That Drive Success:
Cashbuild is not just looking for individuals who can perform tasks; they’re looking for individuals who embody their core values:
- Integrity: You are honest, keep your promises, set realistic expectations, are sincere, and handle sensitive information with care. You are aware of ethical boundaries and speak up when they are crossed.
- Accuracy: You have a keen eye for detail, work in an organized fashion, prevent mistakes, and invest time in checking your work to ensure precision.
- Client Focus: You are dedicated to identifying and actively responding to customer needs. You are friendly, involved in resolving customer problems, make customers feel welcome, and approach their questions with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Personal Development: You are self-aware of your strengths and weaknesses and are committed to continuous growth. You seek opportunities for self-broadening, pursue relevant training, look for new experiences, and actively ask for feedback to learn and improve.
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and become an integral part of the Cashbuild family. If you’re an internal applicant who meets these requirements and embodies these values, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career!