Cape Union Mart – Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant

Part-time retail opportunities may suit applicants who enjoy assisting customers, selling clothing and outdoor products and working toward individual sales targets. Cape Union Mart is recruiting Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistants for stores at Airport Junction in Gaborone, Rosebank in Johannesburg and Mall of Africa in Sandton. These opportunities require Matric or an equivalent qualification, at least six months of retail experience and an interest in customer service, sales and outdoor lifestyle products.

At a glance

Available positions

What these opportunities are

These Cape Union Mart Sales Assistant opportunities are permanent part-time retail positions. Successful applicants will work in customer-facing store environments and help the business achieve its sales, service, merchandising and stock-control objectives.

The role involves assisting customers, using effective selling techniques, identifying opportunities to increase store turnover and working consistently toward individual sales targets.

Sales Assistants are also expected to maintain store housekeeping and visual merchandising standards, follow stock-loss controls and help create an organised and inspiring shopping environment.

Who these opportunities may suit

These opportunities may suit applicants who have completed Matric or an equivalent qualification and have at least six months of retail experience.

They may particularly suit people who enjoy customer service, clothing, outdoor products, travel equipment and lifestyle retail. Applicants should be confident communicating with customers and comfortable working toward sales targets.

Applicants with experience in clothing, footwear, outdoor equipment, sports retail, travel products, accessories or another customer-facing retail environment should make this experience clear on their CV.

The Airport Junction vacancy is based in Botswana. Applicants interested in that position should confirm the employer’s citizenship, residency and work-authorisation requirements before applying.

What you’ll do / learn

Customer service and selling

• Assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Use customer-selling techniques to understand customer needs.
• Recommend suitable clothing, outdoor and lifestyle products.
• Provide accurate information about product features and uses.
• Work to exceed customer expectations.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.

Sales and targets

• Work toward individual sales targets consistently.
• Identify opportunities to increase store turnover.
• Use product knowledge and customer engagement to maximise sales.
• Take ownership of individual performance and responsibilities.
• Support the wider store team in achieving its targets.

Stock and store standards

• Follow store stock-loss control procedures.
• Help protect stock and reduce preventable losses.
• Maintain a clean, organised and presentable store.
• Support visual merchandising standards.
• Help create an inspiring shopping environment.
• Ensure merchandise and displays remain neat and attractive.

Cash and financial responsibility

• Handle cash and financial matters honestly.
• Follow store procedures when dealing with transactions.
• Report errors, risks or unusual activity through the correct channels.
• Take responsibility for assigned duties and store controls.

Note: Applicants should confirm the number of weekly working hours, roster, salary or hourly rate, weekend requirements and employee benefits directly with Cape Union Mart during the recruitment process.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum six months of retail experience.
• Clear criminal record.
• Microsoft and general computer proficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends or the outdoor lifestyle relevant to Cape Union Mart.
• Interest in customer service and retail sales.

Behavioural requirements

• Honesty when dealing with cash and finances.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Willingness to adapt to innovation and change.
• Ability to adjust thinking when circumstances change.
• Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Customer-focused communication skills.
• Sales confidence and target awareness.
• Attention to housekeeping and visual standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a retail team.

What this role really means

A Cape Union Mart Sales Assistant helps customers find clothing, footwear, equipment and accessories that suit their needs. This may include asking questions about the customer’s intended activity, explaining product features and helping the customer compare suitable options.

This is also a target-driven position. Sales Assistants must provide good service while actively looking for opportunities to increase sales and help the store achieve its turnover goals.

The position also includes operational responsibilities. Applicants should be prepared to help maintain displays, protect stock, support housekeeping and follow procedures when handling cash or store information.

On your CV, place your Matric qualification and retail experience near the top. Include the stores or product categories you worked with, customer service responsibilities, sales targets, cash-handling experience and visual merchandising duties.

Application checklist

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

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African or Botswana identity document, where applicable.
• Certified copy of your Matric certificate or equivalent qualification, where applicable.
• Details of at least six months of retail experience.
• Details of customer service, selling, cash-handling or merchandising experience.
• Contactable employment references, where available.
• Clear contact details, including your cellphone number and email address.
• Any supporting documents requested on the Cape Union Mart SimplifyHR application portal.

Need help with CVs, certified copies, and application tips? Use our Resources & Guides Hub.

Important note for applicants

All three vacancies have a short application period and close on 17 June 2026. Applicants should apply promptly and use the correct application link for the store they want.

The Cape Union Mart Group states that appointments and promotions will be based on candidates who best meet the requirements. Candidates who enhance the diversity of the team may receive preference in line with the company’s Employment Equity plan.

The application process may include checks relating to qualifications, employment history, references, identity information and criminal or other integrity records. Ensure that all details submitted are accurate and supported by your documents.

About the sponsor

Cape Union Mart is a South African outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment retailer. Its product range supports activities such as hiking, camping, trail running, travel and other outdoor pursuits.

Cape Union Mart International also operates brands and business areas including Poetry, Old Khaki, K-Way and Sparks & Ellis, with employment opportunities across stores, distribution, manufacturing and support functions.You can view more information on the Cape Union Mart Website

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Matric qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show at least six months of retail experience.
• Include the stores, brands or product categories you have worked with.
• Mention customer service, selling and target-related responsibilities.
• Include cash-handling or point-of-sale experience where applicable.
• Mention visual merchandising and stock-loss control experience.
• Show an interest in outdoor clothing, equipment and lifestyle products.
• Use the application link for the correct store location.
• Apply before 17 June 2026 because the application period is short.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• Not showing at least six months of retail experience.
• Leaving out customer service or sales responsibilities.
• Not mentioning cash-handling experience where applicable.
• Using a generic CV that does not show interest in outdoor or lifestyle retail.
• Applying through the wrong store link.
• Providing employment dates that do not match reference information.
• Uploading unclear or incomplete qualification documents.
• Using outdated or incorrect contact details.
• Waiting until the closing date and experiencing application portal problems.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official Cape Union Mart SimplifyHR recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for these jobs, an interview, placement, training or application assistance. Legitimate employers do not ask applicants to pay money to secure a retail job opportunity.

How these opportunities were verified

These opportunities were verified from the official Cape Union Mart SimplifyHR listings for the Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant positions at Rosebank and Mall of Africa. The listings confirmed the employer, brand, job titles, locations, employment type, posted dates, closing dates, duties, behavioural requirements, minimum requirements and official application routes.

For more information about how our posts are verified, please visit our How we verify listings page.

How to apply

1. Choose the Cape Union Mart store position that matches your preferred location.
2. Open the correct official application link below.
3. Read the complete vacancy details and requirements carefully.
4. Create or log in to your SimplifyHR candidate profile, if required.
5. Complete all required application questions accurately.
6. Upload your CV and any requested supporting documents.
7. Check that your retail experience and contact details are correct.
8. Submit your application before 17 June 2026.
9. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Application Closing Date

17 June 2026

Application Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Employment equity candidates are welcome to apply.

How to apply

1. Choose the Cape Union Mart store position that matches your preferred location.
2. Open the correct official application link below.
3. Read the complete vacancy details and requirements carefully.
4. Create or log in to your SimplifyHR candidate profile, if required.
5. Complete all required application questions accurately.
6. Upload your CV and any requested supporting documents.
7. Check that your retail experience and contact details are correct.
8. Submit your application before 17 June 2026.
9. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Mall of Africa – Listing 1

Mall of Africa – Listing 2