GANT – Flexi Store Assistant

Retail store assistant roles can help applicants build practical experience in customer service, sales support, cash desk duties, stock control, merchandising, customer orders and premium retail standards. GANT is recruiting a Flexi Store Assistant for Mall of Africa in Midrand, Gauteng.

This is a part-time entry-level opportunity with AVI Limited, under The Spitz Group and Gant business unit. The successful candidate will help deliver a premium shopping experience, support sales success and maintain GANT’s store standards through customer service, cash accuracy and stock organisation.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a part-time Flexi Store Assistant role that requires Matric / Grade 12, 6 months to 1 year of retail experience, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Flexi Store Assistant opportunity with GANT at Mall of Africa in Midrand.

The official advert describes GANT as a brand where timeless American sportswear meets refined European elegance, offering premium apparel for men, women and children.

The successful candidate will provide world-class service, assist customers in finding suitable purchases and support seamless store operations.

The role is focused on delivering a premium shopping experience, supporting sales success and upholding the brand’s reputation through stock management, cash accuracy and customer engagement.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern or number of available positions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Matric / Grade 12 and 6 months to 1 year of retail experience who is interested in luxury fashion, footwear, customer service and premium retail standards.

It may be suitable for someone who enjoys working with customers, building relationships, supporting sales, handling transactions accurately and helping maintain a well-organised store environment.

The role may also suit applicants with experience as a store assistant, sales assistant, cashier, retail assistant, fashion retail assistant, footwear assistant, customer service assistant or stockroom support employee.

Because this is a flexi part-time retail role at Mall of Africa, applicants should consider whether they can work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following key responsibilities:

Cash control and accuracy

• Perform cash desk duties efficiently.
• Work carefully to ensure zero variances.
• Follow daily cash control processes accurately.
• Follow daily banking processes with precision.
• Handle manual transactions accurately when required.
• Use strong numerical ability when working with transactions.
• Maintain accuracy and professionalism at the cash desk.

Stock management and organisation

• Execute daily stock procedures to support seamless store operations.
• Assist in managing customer orders.
• Help ensure customer orders are fulfilled timeously.
• Conduct weekly stock counts.
• Maintain storeroom organisation.
• Complete shoe pairing exercises to uphold stock integrity.
• Use attention to detail to support accurate stock handling.

Customer service and sales support

• Deliver a premium shopping experience.
• Use expert product knowledge to support customers.
• Foster strong customer relationships.
• Offer personalised service to customers.
• Support sales success through professional customer engagement.
• Uphold GANT’s luxury standards through professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Work as part of a collaborative store team.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. GANT, AVI Limited or The Spitz Group may allocate additional reasonable customer-service, sales, cash desk, merchandising, stock, storeroom, order-management, housekeeping or store-support duties according to operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Must have 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.
• Luxury or fashion retail experience is preferred.
• Should have a passion for high-end fashion, footwear and customer engagement.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.
• Should have strong numerical ability.
• Should be accurate when handling transactions.
• Should be able to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Should be detail-oriented and able to uphold brand standards.
• Should be a team player who thrives in a collaborative setting.
• Should be able to build relationships and engage naturally with customers.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Matric requirement explained

The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12.

Applicants should state their Matric qualification clearly on the CV and should be prepared to upload proof if requested through the official Simplify application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

Retail experience requirement explained

The official advert requires 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.

Applicants should clearly show retail experience on their CV. Useful examples may include fashion retail, footwear retail, luxury retail, cashier work, sales assistance, customer service, stock counts, customer orders, cash desk duties, storeroom organisation or general store support.

Luxury or fashion retail experience is preferred, so applicants with experience in premium fashion, footwear, apparel or customer-focused retail should highlight it clearly and honestly.

Flexi retail hours requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be flexible to work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.

Applicants should consider whether they can work part-time retail hours that may change according to store trading needs, busy shopping periods, seasonal peaks, weekends and public holidays.

Applicants should also consider reliable transport to and from Mall of Africa, especially if shifts fall outside normal office hours.

Cash and stock accuracy requirement explained

The official advert places strong emphasis on cash control, banking processes, manual transactions, stock procedures, customer orders, weekly stock counts, storeroom organisation and stock integrity.

Applicants should show examples of accuracy, honesty, responsibility and attention to detail when working with cash, stock or customer orders.

Applicants should not claim cash desk, banking, stock count or retail systems experience unless they can explain it clearly if shortlisted.

Additional skills and attributes listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following additional skills and attributes:

• Strong numerical ability.
• Accuracy in handling transactions.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented mindset to uphold brand standards.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative setting.
• Natural ability to build relationships and engage with customers.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in luxury fashion and premium apparel.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Sales confidence and product knowledge.
• Professional communication with customers.
• Accuracy when handling cash and manual transactions.
• Responsibility when following banking and cash control processes.
• Attention to detail in stock counts and storeroom organisation.
• Ability to support customer orders and stock integrity.
• Reliability during weekends, holidays and peak trading periods.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Enthusiasm and professionalism in a premium retail setting.
• Willingness to learn GANT’s product range and brand standards.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical part-time retail role in a premium fashion store environment.

The successful candidate should expect customer-facing work, sales support, cash desk duties, stock procedures, customer order support, weekly stock counts, storeroom organisation and maintaining GANT’s luxury retail standards.

The role is entry-level, but it still requires Matric / Grade 12, 6 months to 1 year of retail experience and flexibility to work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.

Because the role includes cash control, banking processes, manual transactions and stock integrity, applicants should be comfortable working accurately and responsibly with cash, stock and customer orders.

Applicants should confirm exact salary, shift schedule, working hours, store expectations, benefits and any additional employment conditions directly with GANT, AVI Limited or The Spitz Group if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Matric / Grade 12, if requested.
• Details of 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.
• Examples of luxury, fashion, footwear or apparel retail experience, if applicable.
• Examples of customer service and sales support experience.
• Examples of cash desk, cash handling, manual transaction or banking process experience, if applicable.
• Examples of stock count, customer order, storeroom or stock management experience, if applicable.
• Information showing that you can work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official GANT Simplify application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a part-time Flexi Store Assistant opportunity. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth programme.

The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12 and 6 months to 1 year of retail experience. Luxury or fashion retail experience is preferred.

The official advert states that applicants must be flexible to work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern or number of available positions.

The official application terms state that applicants may be required to submit a one-way video recording during the recruitment process. Applicants should read the POPIA and recruitment terms carefully before submitting personal information.

The official application terms state that internal candidates will be considered first before external applications are reviewed, and that external applications will be considered in line with Employment Equity targets.

The official application terms also state that the company may use Metaview, an AI-powered note-taking tool, to assist the recruitment team in documenting key points during recruitment discussions. Applicants should read the relevant notice and notify the recruitment team if they have concerns or want to opt out.

About the sponsor

GANT is a premium fashion and lifestyle brand linked to American sportswear heritage and European sophistication.

The official GANT South Africa heritage page explains that GANT Inc was established in New Haven and that the brand became known for shirts, Ivy League style and American sportswear.

The official GANT South Africa heritage page also states that GANT produced its first American Sportswear collection in 1971, including ties, trousers and rugby shirts.

AVI’s official portfolio describes GANT as an original in American sportswear with European sophistication, offering contemporary high-quality lifestyle clothing for men and women.

AVI’s official portfolio also states that GANT has a global presence in more than 70 countries, with more than 750 stores and 4,000 selected retailers.

This vacancy is advertised by AVI Limited under The Spitz Group, which houses premium footwear and fashion brands including Spitz, GANT, Green Cross, GX&Co. and Kurt Geiger.

Learn more through the official GANT South Africa website, the official AVI website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 07 July 2026.
• Submit by 06 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Matric / Grade 12.
• Clearly show your 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.
• Highlight luxury, fashion, footwear or apparel retail experience if you have it.
• Include cash desk, cash handling, manual transaction or banking process experience if relevant.
• Include stock count, customer order, storeroom or stock management experience if relevant.
• Show that you can work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.
• Use examples that show customer service, professionalism, sales confidence and accuracy.
• Do not exaggerate luxury retail, cash desk or stock management experience.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
• Read the application terms carefully, including the one-way video, POPIA and recruitment note-taking information.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Matric / Grade 12.
• Applying without 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.
• Not showing retail experience clearly on the CV.
• Leaving fashion, footwear, apparel or luxury retail experience off the CV where relevant.
• Claiming cash desk, banking or stock count experience that cannot be explained.
• Ignoring the weekend, holiday and peak trading hour flexibility requirement.
• Not showing customer service or sales support experience.
• Providing incorrect employment dates or qualification details.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Ignoring recruitment terms related to POPIA, video recording or recruitment note-taking.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official GANT Simplify vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 07 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official GANT Simplify recruitment page, AVI careers page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official GANT, AVI or The Spitz Group website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a retail job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a GANT, AVI or The Spitz Group position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official GANT vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official GANT Simplify recruitment listing for GANT – Flexi Store Assistant – Mall of Africa, Midrand.

The official listing confirmed the job title, AVI Limited as the employer, Midrand location, Gauteng province, part-time employment type, posted date, closing date, The Spitz Group division, Gant business unit, entry-level minimum experience, retail primary industry and sales functional area.

The official listing also confirmed the job overview, role summary, key responsibilities, Matric / Grade 12 requirement, retail experience requirement, preferred luxury or fashion retail experience, weekend/holiday/peak trading hour flexibility, additional skills and attributes, application terms, internal-candidate note and POPIA wording.

The official advert did not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern or number of available positions when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official GANT application link below.
2. Read the complete Flexi Store Assistant – Mall of Africa, Midrand vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Matric / Grade 12 requirement.
4. Confirm that you have 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.
5. Confirm that you can work weekends, holidays and peak trading hours.
6. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Simplify platform.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete all personal, education, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
10. Enter your retail, fashion, footwear, customer service, sales, cash desk, transaction, stock, customer order and availability information accurately.
11. Upload your updated CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
12. Read the application terms carefully, including POPIA, video recording and recruitment note-taking information.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application by 06 July 2026 where possible.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 07 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 06 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.