SPCC – Shop Assistant/Cashier

SPCC is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a permanent Shop Assistant/Cashier position in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will assist customers, process transactions, maintain merchandise displays and support the store manager with daily retail operations.

Important: Applicants need Grade 12 and at least one year of experience in a similar retail environment. Only one position is advertised.

At a glance

What the position involves

The Shop Assistant/Cashier will be responsible for supporting the store’s daily activities and providing customers with a pleasant shopping experience.

The position combines cashier duties, customer service, merchandising, housekeeping, stock-loss prevention and general support for the manager in charge.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of customer service.
• Process customer purchases through the tills accurately.
• Assist customers with product selection.
• Help increase basket value through appropriate product recommendations.
• Ensure that new and replenished merchandise is placed on the sales floor.
• Check that product ticketing and visual displays are in place.
• Support the manager in charge with daily store duties.
• Ensure that store equipment is secured and accounted for.
• Follow applicable health and safety rules.
• Understand the store’s daily, weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Assist with measures intended to minimise stock losses.
• Help maintain a clean, organised and customer-friendly store environment.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12.
• At least one year of experience in a similar retail environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• A customer-service orientation.
• An interest in fashion and the SPCC brand.
• Awareness of social-media trends.

The official vacancy does not state an age restriction, citizenship requirement, driver’s licence requirement or specific field of study.

Skills and personal qualities

• Resourcefulness.
• Confidence and decisiveness.
• Strong customer-service skills.
• Relationship-building ability.
• Accuracy when handling transactions.
• Ability to remain calm during busy trading periods.
• Passion for fashion and retail.
• Good product-presentation awareness.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Teamwork and reliability.

Employment conditions and salary

The vacancy is classified as a permanent position. However, the official advert does not provide the salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern or exact store address.

Retail employees may be required to work according to store trading requirements, which can include weekends and public holidays. Applicants should confirm the actual schedule and employment conditions during the official recruitment process.

Documents to prepare

• An updated and professional CV.
• A copy of your Grade 12 certificate.
• A copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Contactable references from previous employers, where available.
• Accurate details of your previous retail or customer-service experience.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Your CV should clearly show the dates, employer names and duties associated with your previous retail experience. Mention cashier, merchandising, stock-control and customer-service experience only where it is accurate.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you have completed Grade 12.
• Show at least one year of relevant experience clearly on your CV.
• Include cashier or till-operation experience where applicable.
• Mention customer-service and merchandising experience.
• Highlight your computer literacy.
• Check that your employment dates and references are accurate.
• Confirm that you can travel reliably to Pinetown.
• Use a professional cellphone number and email address.
• Complete every required section of the recruitment profile.
• Submit before the official closing date.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About SPCC and Pepkor Speciality

SPCC is a South African menswear and denim brand that combines street-inspired influences with contemporary design. Its product offering focuses on premium men’s denim, distinctive fits and fashion detailing.

SPCC forms part of Pepkor Speciality, a retail division that includes a collection of fashion and footwear brands operating across Southern Africa.

Learn more through the official SPCC website and the official Pepkor Speciality page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply by 3 September 2026 where possible.
• Tailor your CV towards retail and customer service.
• State the types of tills or point-of-sale systems you have used.
• Mention experience with stock replenishment and visual displays.
• Include examples of working towards sales targets.
• Show that you understand the importance of accuracy and stock-loss prevention.
• Do not claim retail experience that you cannot verify.
• Keep confirmation that your application was submitted.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without Grade 12.
• Failing to show the required year of relevant experience.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Providing incorrect employment dates or references.
• Leaving required sections of the recruitment profile incomplete.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Applying for the wrong town or vacancy reference.
• Waiting until the closing date to submit the application.

Scam warning

Apply only through Pepkor Speciality’s official eRecruit platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform, training or job placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees employment in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the position is Shop Assistant/Cashier.
• Confirm that the reference number is PSP260828-1.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official recruitment process.
• Be cautious of unofficial WhatsApp messages, social-media accounts or email addresses requesting payment.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified using Pepkor Speciality’s official recruitment listing for the SPCC Shop Assistant/Cashier position, reference PSP260828-1.

The official listing confirmed the permanent employment classification, Pinetown location, Grade 12 requirement, experience requirement, duties, number of positions and closing date.

The advert does not state the salary, employee benefits, working hours, exact store address or anticipated starting date.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Pepkor Speciality application page below.
2. Confirm that the job title is Shop Assistant/Cashier.
3. Confirm that the brand is SPCC.
4. Confirm that the reference number is PSP260828-1.
5. Confirm that the location is Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
6. Read the complete official job description.
7. Sign in to your recruitment profile or create a new profile.
8. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
9. Upload your updated CV and any requested supporting documents.
10. Review your contact details and application answers.
11. Submit the application before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 4 September 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 3 September 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile, document-upload or technical problems.