Adendorff – Retail Shop Assistant

For someone who enjoys practical products, customer conversations and a busy retail floor, Adendorff’s Springfield branch offers a permanent Retail Shop Assistant opportunity in tools and machinery. The role is aimed at a young, reliable and customer-focused applicant with a Senior Certificate who is interested in sales, merchandising, stock control and learning more about the DIY, hardware and machinery retail environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Retail Shop Assistant role is based at Adendorff’s Springfield branch in Johannesburg. The position is focused on sales, customer service, merchandising, stock control and general retail branch support in a tools and machinery environment.

The successful applicant will work with customers, products and store processes while learning more about DIY tools, hardware, machinery and retail sales procedures. Previous exposure to retail sales will be an advantage, especially where the applicant has worked with merchandising, stock taking, stock control and customer service.

Who this opportunity may suit

This role may suit applicants who enjoy customer-facing work, practical products and a hands-on retail environment.

• Applicants with a Senior Certificate.
• People interested in retail sales and customer service.
• Applicants who want to learn about tools, machinery, DIY and hardware products.
• People with previous exposure to merchandising, stock control or general retail branch procedures.
• Applicants who are reliable, honest and able to work as part of a team.
• People who are confident, willing to learn and able to grow continuously.

What you’ll do / learn

The listing highlights sales, customer service and retail branch support as the main focus areas of the role.

• Assist customers in the retail branch.
• Support sales and customer service activities.
• Learn about tools, machinery, DIY and hardware-related products.
• Assist with merchandising.
• Support stock taking and stock control processes.
• Follow general retail branch procedures.
• Help maintain a professional and customer-focused store environment.
• Work as part of a team to support branch performance.

Note: This is a permanent retail role. Applicants should confirm all employment terms directly on the official Adendorff Simplify HR listing before applying.

Eligibility requirements

Minimum requirement

• Senior Certificate.

Preferred experience

• Previous exposure within a retail sales environment will be preferred.
• Experience in merchandising, stock taking, stock control, customer service and general retail branch procedures will be advantageous.
• Technical knowledge in the DIY tools or hardware environment will be a strong added advantage.

Desired skills

• Merchandising.
• Customer service.
• Sales.
• Stock control.
• Teamwork.
• Reliability and honesty.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

What retail tools and machinery sales work really involves

Retail sales in a tools and machinery environment requires more than basic product selling. Customers may need help understanding product options, comparing suitable items, finding stock, checking availability and receiving practical guidance about the correct category of product for their needs.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Senior Certificate, customer service experience, sales exposure, stock control experience, merchandising knowledge and any hardware, DIY, tools, machinery, technical or practical product experience. If you have worked in retail, hardware, building supplies, automotive parts, electrical goods or similar product environments before, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Senior Certificate or Matric certificate.
• Any retail, sales, customer service, merchandising, stock control, hardware or technical certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows customer service, sales, merchandising or stock control exposure.
• Highlight any DIY, tools, hardware or machinery product knowledge where relevant.

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About the sponsor

Adendorff Machinery Mart is a South African retailer that supplies tools, machinery and related equipment for DIY, workshop, trade and industrial use. The business sources equipment from various markets and sells through its retail branch network and online channels. More information is available on the official Adendorff Machinery Mart website and the Adendorff careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Senior Certificate easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight any retail sales, customer service, merchandising or stock control experience.
• Mention hardware, DIY, tools, machinery or technical product knowledge if you have it.
• Show that you are reliable, honest and able to work well in a team.
• Use your CV profile section to explain your interest in tools, machinery and retail sales.
• Make sure your availability matches the listed working hours.
• Apply before the closing date through the official Adendorff Simplify HR page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a Senior Certificate.
• Submitting a CV that does not mention customer service or retail experience.
• Not highlighting merchandising, stock control or sales exposure where relevant.
• Using a generic CV that does not connect your background to tools, hardware or machinery retail.
• Leaving out contact details or using an email address you do not check regularly.
• Not showing reliability, teamwork and willingness to learn.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official Simplify HR page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Adendorff Simplify HR application page or the official Adendorff careers route. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, assessment, placement, background check, training, uniform or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Adendorff Simplify HR vacancy page for the Retail Shop Assistant – Tools and Machinery – Springfield role. The listing confirms the employer, job title, Johannesburg location, permanent employment type, posted date, closing date, division, entry-level experience category, retail industry, sales functional area, job description, desired skills, minimum requirement, salary note, working hours and application instructions.

The closing date was listed as 12 June 2026 at the time of verification. The listing also states that if applicants do not receive feedback within two weeks of application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. The terms section further notes that if applicants are not contacted within 10 working days from the closing date, they should regard the application as unsuccessful.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Adendorff Simplify HR application link below.
2. Read the full Retail Shop Assistant vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Senior Certificate requirement.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights retail sales, customer service, merchandising, stock control and any tools or hardware knowledge.
6. Complete the online application through the official Simplify HR page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 12 June 2026

If you do not receive feedback within the stated period, please consider your application unsuccessful.