Adendorff Machinery Mart – Retail Shop Assistant

For someone who enjoys practical retail work and already has an interest in tools, machinery, or hardware, this opportunity could be a useful entry point. The Retail Shop Assistant – Tools and Machinery – Gezina role at Adendorff Machinery Mart in Pretoria, Gauteng is aimed at someone who can assist customers confidently, keep shelves and displays in order, handle point-of-sale duties, and support the day-to-day running of a busy tools and machinery branch.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a permanent retail shop assistant role in Adendorff’s Gezina, Pretoria branch. The vacancy is aimed at someone who is interested in a sales career in tools and machinery and who can assist customers, restock shelves, support store displays, handle point-of-sale tasks, and help keep the branch clean, stocked, and customer-ready.

Note: This is not just a cashier or shelf-packing role. A position like this is better suited to someone who is comfortable with customer interaction, product advice, store support, and physical retail work in a technical tools and machinery environment.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone interested in a sales career in tools and machinery
• An applicant who enjoys practical retail work and customer service
• A person with exposure to automotive, engineering, tools, machinery, DIY, or hardware environments
• Someone who is comfortable with store routines such as stock control, displays, and housekeeping

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical exposure to customer-facing retail work, point-of-sale support, stock replenishment, technical product advice, and general branch operations in a tools and machinery store.

• Answer customers’ questions about merchandise
• Answer customer queries
• Restock shelves and maintain store displays
• Collect payment using the store point-of-sale system
• Serve customers
• Unload deliveries
• Stack shelves and replenish stock
• Advise customers on technical product information
• Keep the store clean and tidy through general housekeeping

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12

Advantageous

• Previous exposure within the Automotive, Engineering, Tools and Machinery environment
• Experience in merchandising, stock taking, stock control, and retail branch procedures
• Technical knowledge in the DIY or Hardware environment

Personal attributes

• Confident
• Reliable
• Honest
• Team player

What this role really means

A retail shop assistant role like this usually means helping customers while also keeping the store operationally ready. In practice, that can include answering product questions, working with payments, replenishing stock, unloading deliveries, and maintaining a tidy, well-presented branch. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are practical, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a technical retail environment where product knowledge matters.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Senior Certificate / Matric certificate
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting retail, customer service, tools, hardware, automotive, or stock-related experience shown clearly on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Adendorff Machinery Mart is a South African retailer of tools, machinery, equipment, and related products. On its official site and the vacancy page, the business says it sources equipment from around the world to offer a wide product range and focuses on long-term customer relationships, training, and staff development. Visit the Adendorff website and the Adendorff careers page for more information.

Quick tips for this application

• Make your Matric qualification easy to identify near the top of your CV
• If you have worked with tools, machinery, hardware, automotive products, or technical retail, mention that clearly
• Show that you are comfortable helping customers and keeping a store organised
• If you have experience with stock taking, displays, or point-of-sale systems, include that clearly
• Keep your CV practical and easy to scan, because this role values hands-on readiness

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic CV that does not show any retail or technical interest
• Leaving out your Matric details
• Not mentioning exposure to tools, hardware, automotive, or merchandising work clearly
• Ignoring the practical and customer-facing nature of the role
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable documents
• Waiting too close to the closing date to apply

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this opportunity. Use only the official Adendorff careers page linked below, and be cautious of anyone asking for money, banking details, or “processing fees” outside the formal application process.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the official vacancy for Retail Shop Assistant – Tools and Machinery – Gezina and confirmed the title, Pretoria location, permanent status, posted and closing dates, duties, and requirements before preparing this post.

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your profile fits the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Complete your application through the official Adendorff careers platform.
5. Submit your application before 15 May 2026.
6. If you do not receive feedback within 10 working days from the closing date, the page says you should consider your application unsuccessful.