Part-Time Sales Assistant – PEP

August 7, 2025 admin admin pep jobs 0

Part-Time Sales Assistant – PEP (Pretoria West, Gauteng)

Kickstart Your Retail Career with One of South Africa’s Most Loved Brands

Job Title: Part-Time Sales Assistant
Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng
Working Hours: Up to 27 hours per week (6 hours per day on a flexible basis)
Employment Type: Permanent – Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Remuneration: To Be Confirmed Click here to Apply

PEP is searching for vibrant and motivated individuals to join their team as Part-Time Sales Assistants. If you’re someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow in the retail sector, this opportunity could be for you. At PEP, employees are affectionately known as Dynamos – energetic, hardworking, and always ready to go the extra mile for customers.

Why Choose a Part-Time Job at PEP?

As one of South Africa’s largest single-brand retailers, PEP is committed to providing affordable fashion and home essentials to communities across the country. With a people-first culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion, PEP encourages employees to build their careers from within the company.

This part-time position is ideal for young professionals, recent matriculants, or anyone seeking flexible employment while gaining real-world experience in the retail sector. You will be offered the chance to grow, learn, and thrive while contributing to a company that has served South African families for decades.

Looking for other opportunities that balance work and personal life? Explore our top part-time jobs for students and young adults (internal link 1).

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Part-Time Sales Assistant, your role will focus on customer service, product promotion, and maintaining a professional and positive store environment. Here are the key responsibilities:

Customer Service & Sales

  • Greet customers warmly and offer assistance as soon as they enter the store

  • Offer product knowledge and suggestions to improve customer experience

  • Inform customers about sales promotions, product features, and new arrivals

  • Ensure customer satisfaction through friendly interaction and efficient service

  • Reach daily or weekly sales targets as set by management

Store Operations

  • Operate the cash register according to company procedures

  • Keep the till and sales area clean, organised, and professional

  • Maintain a positive in-store atmosphere to reduce losses and improve safety

  • Organise and manage stock, including receiving deliveries and restocking shelves

  • Assist with merchandising and visual display to attract customers

Product Knowledge & Inventory

  • Learn about current and upcoming product ranges

  • Offer customers accurate information about products and availability

  • Assist with inventory control and ensure stock is correctly labelled and displayed

  • Help with reordering stock as needed

Interested in improving your retail knowledge? Check out our guide to retail customer service tips (internal link 2).

What You Need to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Matric / Grade 12 certificate

  • Prior experience in retail or a customer-facing role such as cashier, sales assistant, general assistant, or store associate

  • Ability to speak, read, and write in English

  • Must live within 15km of Pretoria West

  • Must have a clear criminal record

Preferred But Not Required

  • South African citizenship

  • Computer literacy and familiarity with point-of-sale systems

  • Passion for retail and helping others

  • Age between 20 and 35 years (as per store demographic preference)

Essential Soft Skills

PEP is looking for candidates who are:

  • Honest and trustworthy – especially when handling money

  • Friendly and approachable with a customer-first mindset

  • Energetic, dependable, and committed to teamwork

  • Able to follow store procedures and guidelines precisely

  • Quick learners who adapt well to change

The Application Process

Click here to Apply

To apply for this role, you must submit your application via the JOBJACK platform, which is the official platform PEP uses to recruit new team members. You’ll be required to answer the following application questions:

  1. Can you meet sales targets within a given schedule?

  2. How do you let customers know about current sales and promotions?

  3. What’s the best way to build and keep good relationships with customers?

  4. How do you make sure you give customers the right product information?

  5. Where do you currently live? Please provide your suburb, district, or city.

  6. Are you aware that this is a part-time position limited to 27 hours per week?

Want to prepare better answers for these questions? Review our sales assistant interview preparation tips (internal link 3).

Join the PEP Family Today

If you’re passionate about customer service, eager to learn, and ready to be part of a team that values people, then this is your chance. PEP offers more than just a job — it offers a chance to build a meaningful career in retail.

Submit your application as soon as possible. Positions fill quickly due to high demand, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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