Job Advert Summary
The Shop Assistant will work with the Shop Manager to ensure that learners and parents of Rustenburg High and Junior schools are served and assisted to fulfil their uniform requirements. Retail and customer management experience is essential. Experience in clothing sales or procurement would be an advantage. A friendly and proactive attitude is essential.
The Shop Assistant’s normal working hours would be:
- Monday and Wednesday from 11:15 to 16:00
- Friday from 10:45 to 15:00
- The FIRST Saturday of the month from 08:30 to 11:30 (except where this falls in the School Holidays)
During the High Season of December and January, additional opening days and extended opening hours may be implemented, for which overtime may be claimed. This is a part-time position which, under normal circumstances, amounts to 14 hours per week, and is paid monthly.
Rustenburg Girls’ High School is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to providing equal opportunities. Candidates who meet these criteria will receive preference. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
Start date: Mid-November 2025; Closing date for applications: 28 August 2025
Minimum Requirements
- Retail and customer management experience is essential.
- Experience in clothing sales or procurement would be an advantage.
- A friendly and proactive attitude is essential.
- Spoken and written English to a high standard is Required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties would include, but are not limited to:
- Open up the shop at the designated time.
- Oversee the operation of the shop when it is open including:
- Ensuring that customers are served in a friendly and efficient manner
- Processing purchases at the point of sale
- Reconciling sales and receipts at the end of the session
- Locking up the shop and setting the alarm
- Banking the takings with the finance office
- Fulfil and pack online/emailed orders and arrange delivery.
- Train and supervise volunteers working in the shop.