@home – Sales Associate

For someone who enjoys customer-facing retail work and has an interest in homeware, décor, and store presentation, this opportunity could be a practical entry point into a specialist retail environment. The Sales Associate (40hr) – @home Livingspace – Walmer role at TFG in the Eastern Cape is aimed at someone who can support customers, work toward sales targets, keep up with décor and fashion trends, and help maintain a store that is ready for customers at all times.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a full-time retail sales role within the @home Livingspace brand. The position focuses on customer service, sales performance, product knowledge, and keeping the store well stocked and presentation-ready while helping customers find suitable home and décor products.

Note: This is not just a general shop-floor role. A position like this is better suited to someone who is comfortable with customer interaction, selling, store replenishment, and keeping up with décor and lifestyle trends in a fast-paced retail environment.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone who enjoys customer-facing retail work
• An applicant interested in décor, homeware, and lifestyle products
• A person who is comfortable with targets, merchandising, and store presentation
• Someone who wants to build experience in a premium home retail environment

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical exposure to customer engagement, selling, stock replenishment, and retail operations in a home and décor environment.

• Be an ambassador for the brand and offer strong customer experience
• Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing the best possible solutions
• Keep track of sales performance against target
• Sell a diverse product range
• Stay up to date with the latest décor and fashion trends
• Search out opportunities for making new sales
• Assist with replenishing stock to ensure the store is ready for customers at all times

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)

Skills

• Passionate about people
• Target driven and experience focused
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to take initiative
• High level of attention to detail
• Builds customer loyalty
• Customer service delivery
• Navigates customer challenges
• Negotiation and selling

Behaviours

• Adhering to standards
• Continual improvement
• Decision making
• Driving and persevering
• Meeting customer expectations
• Planning and organising
• Relating and networking

Employment equity note

• Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

What this role really means

A role like this usually means more than standing on the shop floor and waiting for customers to approach you. In practice, that can include understanding customer needs, recommending suitable home products, tracking sales performance, helping maintain attractive displays, and keeping stock replenished so the store remains ready for trading. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are customer-focused, energetic, and comfortable in a target-driven environment.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

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

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

About the sponsor

TFG is a retail group with a portfolio of lifestyle and apparel brands operating across multiple markets. On its official About Us page, TFG says its purpose is to inspire customers to live their best lives, its vision is to create remarkable omnichannel experiences, and its values include putting customers first, working smart and fast, and doing the right thing. @home forms part of TFG’s homeware and lifestyle retail portfolio. Visit the TFG website and the @home website for more information.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Matric qualification easy to spot near the top of your CV
• If you have retail or customer service experience, mention it clearly
• Show interest in homeware, décor, or lifestyle retail if relevant
• Keep your CV neat and easy to scan, because retail roles value clear presentation
• Highlight communication skills, initiative, and comfort with targets

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a generic CV that does not show customer-facing readiness
• Leaving out your Matric details
• Not showing sales or customer service ability clearly
• Ignoring the target-driven nature of the role
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents
• Waiting too long when the closing date is not stated

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this opportunity. Use only the official TFG 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 verified the official vacancy page link details for Sales Associate (40hr) – @home Livingspace – Walmer, including the title, location, responsibilities, skills, behaviours, and posting date, and paired that with TFG’s official About Us page for the sponsor background.

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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 TFG careers platform.
5. Because no closing date is shown in the details provided, apply as early as possible.