Sleepmasters – Salesperson

A fixed-term retail sales role can be a useful entry point for applicants who already have some sales experience and want to build stronger customer service, merchandising and store administration skills. The Sleepmasters Salesperson Fixed Term Contract opportunity in Tembisa is aimed at candidates who can work with customers, promote products and help the store achieve its sales targets.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Salesperson opportunity is a fixed-term contract role within Sleepmasters, a retail brand under Pepkor Lifestyle. The role focuses on generating sales, assisting customers, promoting products and supporting the store’s income and profit targets through good customer service.

The successful applicant will need to interact with customers, understand their needs, recommend suitable products and contribute to the store’s overall sales performance. Because Sleepmasters operates in the bedding and furniture retail space, applicants should be comfortable learning product details and explaining benefits clearly to customers.

Who this opportunity may suit

This role may suit someone with Grade 12 and some previous sales or retail experience who enjoys working with customers. It may also suit an applicant who is confident, target-driven and able to communicate clearly in a store environment.

Applicants who have worked in retail, furniture sales, clothing sales, cellphone sales, cashier roles, customer service or similar store-based environments may be able to show relevant experience on their CV.

What you’ll do / learn

• Perform sales activities to generate sales.
• Work towards achieving sales budgets, targets and income goals.
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising.
• Handle cash and credit processes or administration in line with company policy.
• Deal with customers in a customer-focused manner.
• Develop product knowledge across store categories.
• Build confidence in sales, prospecting and customer service processes.

Note: This is listed as a fixed-term contract. Applicants should treat it as a contract opportunity and should not assume permanent employment unless this is confirmed by the employer during the recruitment process.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Grade 12.
• 7–12 months’ sales experience, preferably in retail.

Competencies required

• Teamwork.
• Self-motivation and drive.
• Customer service orientation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of sales and prospecting processes.
• Basic retail knowledge.
• Knowledge of business policies and procedures.
• Product knowledge across relevant categories.
• Courage, confidence and emotional maturity.
• Personal resilience, drive and energy.

What this role really means

A salesperson in a bedding and furniture retail store does more than wait for customers to buy. The role usually involves approaching customers professionally, asking questions to understand what they need, explaining product options, helping customers compare items and supporting the store’s sales targets.

For this type of role, your CV should clearly show any sales targets, customer service experience, cashier experience, merchandising duties or retail product knowledge you already have. Even if your previous experience was not in furniture or bedding, include examples where you helped customers, promoted products, handled payments or worked in a target-driven environment.

Application checklist

Prepare your documents before applying so that your application is complete and professional.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or statement of results.
• Details of any retail, sales, cashier or customer service experience.
• Clear contact details, including your cellphone number and email address.
• Any supporting documents requested on the SimplifyHR application portal.

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About the sponsor

Sleepmasters is a South African retail brand that sells beds, mattresses, bedding and bedroom furniture. The brand forms part of Pepkor Lifestyle, which operates furniture, appliance, electronics and consumer finance retail businesses. For more information visit the Sleepmasters Website.

Pepkor Lifestyle is part of the wider Pepkor retail group and includes brands in furniture, appliances and electronics. You can also view group information on the Pepkor Lifestyle Website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your retail or sales experience easy to find on your CV.
• Mention any experience with customers, targets, merchandising, cash handling or credit processes.
• Use simple examples to show that you can communicate well with customers.
• Show that you are comfortable learning product information and explaining it clearly.
• Apply early because the official listing does not show a closing date.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Grade 12.
• Not mentioning sales, retail or customer service experience.
• Using an outdated CV with missing contact details.
• Uploading unclear or incomplete documents.
• Waiting too long to apply when no closing date is visible.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official Sleepmasters / SimplifyHR recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for this job, for an interview, for placement, or for application assistance. Legitimate employers do not ask applicants to pay money to secure a job opportunity.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Sleepmasters SimplifyHR listing for Salesperson (Fixed Term Contract). The listing confirmed the employer, division, business unit, location, employment type, industry, functional area, posted date, duties and minimum requirements. The vacancy was checked as open on 7 June 2026.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Sleepmasters application link below.
2. Read the full vacancy details carefully before applying.
3. Create or log in to your SimplifyHR candidate profile.
4. Complete all required profile and application fields.
5. Upload your CV and required supporting documents.
6. Submit your application through the official portal.
7. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Application Closing Date

Not specified on the official listing. Applicants should apply as soon as possible while the vacancy is still available.