HiFi Corp – Salesperson

Retail sales roles in consumer electronics usually suit someone who can combine customer service, product understanding, and target-driven selling in a fast-moving store environment. This Salesperson (Part-Time) opportunity at HiFi Corp in Johannesburg, Gauteng is aimed at someone who can help customers choose suitable products, support store merchandising, and contribute to sales growth while delivering good service.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a part-time retail sales role within the HiFi Corp brand. The position focuses on selling products to customers, identifying customer needs, recommending suitable products, achieving sales targets, and contributing to the overall growth of the business.

Note: This is not just a general shop-floor role. A position like this is better suited to someone who is comfortable with selling, customer conversations, merchandising, and working toward store sales targets in a retail environment.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone with some sales experience who wants to build further in a customer-facing retail role
• An applicant who enjoys helping customers choose suitable products
• A person who is comfortable with targets, merchandising, and store performance
• Someone who can combine customer service with selling and basic sales administration

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical exposure to customer engagement, selling, merchandising, and sales administration in a retail environment.

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Grade 12
• 7–12 months sales experience preferably in retail

Competencies

• Team work
• Self-Motivation / Drive
• Customer Service orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Sales and prospecting processes
• Business Policies & Procedures
• Basic Retail Knowledge
• Extensive product knowledge within all categories
• Taking Action
• Courage & Confidence
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Drive & Energy

Important note

• This vacancy is listed as only open to EE candidates

What this role really means

A role like this usually means being expected to do more than wait for walk-in customers. In practice, that can include understanding what shoppers need, recommending suitable products confidently, keeping displays appealing, handling cash and credit processes properly, and staying focused on sales performance throughout the day. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are customer-focused, persuasive, and comfortable with a target-driven retail environment.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting retail, customer service, merchandising, or sales experience shown clearly on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Pepkor Lifestyle provides value-conscious mass-market customers in Southern Africa with retail and consumer-finance offerings across furniture, household appliances, consumer electronics, and technology goods. HiFi Corp forms part of this retail portfolio and operates in the consumer electronics and appliance retail space. Visit the Pepkor Lifestyle website and the HiFi Corp website for more information.

Quick tips for applicants

• Put your sales experience near the top of your CV so it is easy to find
• If you have worked in electronics, retail, customer service, or target-driven sales, mention that clearly
• Show that you are comfortable with selling, customer interaction, and merchandising
• Include any cash or credit process experience if you have it
• Keep your CV focused on customer service, reliability, and target-driven work

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a generic CV that does not show any sales experience
• Leaving out your Grade 12 details
• Not mentioning customer-facing retail work clearly
• Ignoring the importance of merchandising and prospecting in a role like this
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting 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 Simplify HR vacancy 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 live official vacancy for Salesperson (Part-Time) and confirmed the title, Johannesburg location, part-time status, division, business unit, EE status, posted and closing dates, duties, and minimum 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 qualification and experience fit the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Complete your application through the official Simplify HR platform.
5. Submit your application before 08 May 2026.