Spitz Group – Peak Student Jobs 2026: Matric and No Experience Required

AVI Limited, through The Spitz Group, is recruiting entry-level Peak Students for seven-week seasonal retail contracts across selected stores in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, North West and Mpumalanga.

The successful candidates will support customer service, sales, till operations, stock control and the presentation of store displays during the busy November and December trading period.

This opportunity is suitable for applicants with Matric who are interested in fashion, retail and customer service. Previous retail experience is not required.

Important: These are seven-week fixed-term seasonal positions running from 16 November to 31 December 2026. They are not permanent jobs, internships, learnerships, bursaries or graduate programmes. The application questionnaire requires applicants to be over 18.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Spitz Group Peak Student opportunity is a short-term retail position created to provide additional store support during the busy festive-season trading period.

Peak Students will interact with customers, support sales, operate tills, assist with stock and help keep the store clean, organised and appropriately presented.

Although the job title includes the word “Student”, the vacancy does not state that applicants must currently be enrolled at a university, college or other educational institution.

The appointment ends on 31 December 2026. The official vacancies do not promise an extension, renewal or permanent appointment after the seven-week contract.

Available provincial opportunities

Western Cape

The Western Cape vacancy is officially listed in Cape Town. The application form allows applicants to select nearby stores or areas including:

• Canal Walk
• Cavendish
• Mitchells Plain
• Waterfront

Northern Cape

The Northern Cape vacancy is officially listed in Kimberley. Kimberley is also the Northern Cape store-location option included in the application form.

North West

The North West vacancy is officially listed in Rustenburg. The application form includes the following North West options:

• Klerksdorp
• Mafikeng
• Potchefstroom
• Rustenburg CBD
• Rustenburg Mall
• Waterfall Mall

Mpumalanga

The Mpumalanga vacancy is officially listed in Mbombela. The application form includes the following Mpumalanga options:

• Acornhoek
• Dwarsloop
• Emalahleni
• Ermelo
• Hazyview
• Highveld Mall
• Ilanga Mall
• Jumbo
• Nelspruit Plaza
• Secunda

Applicants are asked to select the one or two stores or malls closest to them. Selecting a location does not guarantee placement at that particular store.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Welcome customers and contribute towards a positive shopping experience.
• Deliver professional customer service during the peak trading period.
• Assist customers with product-related questions and recommendations.
• Support the store’s sales activities.
• Assist with till and cash-desk operations when allocated.
• Handle transactions carefully and accurately.
• Support the receipt, organisation and movement of stock.
• Help maintain accurate stock control.
• Keep store displays and customer-facing areas appropriately presented.
• Remain aware of customers and store activity during busy trading hours.
• Report stock-loss or security concerns through the correct store procedures.
• Work cooperatively with permanent and seasonal store employees.
• Follow instructions, company procedures and store standards.

Important: The Spitz Group may allocate additional reasonable sales, stock, till, customer-service or store-support duties according to operational requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Applicants must be over 18 according to the official application questionnaire.
• Matric / Grade 12 or a higher qualification.
• Ability to provide a copy of the Matric certificate or higher qualification if requested.
• No previous work experience is required.
• An interest in fashion, footwear, sales or customer service.
• Energy and willingness to work in a busy retail environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work mall or shop trading hours.
• Availability for the full fixed-term contract period.
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays according to the store roster.
• Ability to work occasional overtime when operationally required.

Experience requirement explained

The official vacancies state that no previous experience is required and classify the positions as entry level.

The application questionnaire allows candidates to indicate that they have no retail or customer-service experience but are willing to learn. Applicants should therefore not exclude themselves simply because they have never worked in a store.

Candidates with limited retail, hospitality, promotional, cashier, customer-service or volunteer experience may include it on their CV, provided the information is accurate.

Applicants should answer the experience question according to their genuine history. They should not change employment dates or hide experience to appear more suitable for an entry-level position.

Skills and personal qualities

• Customer-service orientation.
• Clear and respectful communication.
• Interest in fashion and retail.
• Positive energy and enthusiasm.
• Attention to detail.
• Numerical accuracy when working with tills or transactions.
• Ability to follow instructions and store procedures.
• Awareness of stock and store-security responsibilities.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to remain helpful during busy trading periods.
• Willingness to learn.

Working hours and availability

The exact daily working hours and shift roster are not provided in the main vacancies.

However, candidates must be willing to work mall or shop trading hours. The application form asks about availability for shifts that may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays.

The application form also states that overtime may occasionally be required. Applicants should consider their transport arrangements and availability before applying.

Important contract-date discrepancy

The vacancies published on 7 August 2026 clearly state that the contract will run from 16 November to 31 December 2026.

However, one question in the application form refers to availability from 16 November to 31 December 2025. This appears to be an outdated year in the questionnaire because the current vacancies specify the 2026 period.

Applicants should confirm that they are genuinely available for the official 2026 contract period. If the outdated question creates uncertainty, candidates should seek clarification through the official recruitment platform and should not provide information they know to be false.

Application questionnaire

The online application form asks candidates to provide or confirm information about:

• Whether they are over 18.
• Their highest completed education level.
• Whether they can provide a copy of their Matric or higher qualification.
• Previous retail or customer-service experience.
• Availability during the fixed-term contract.
• Availability for weekends, public holidays and different shifts.
• Current employment status.
• The province in which they can work.
• The one or two stores or malls closest to them.
• Whether they live in the vacancy area or would need to relocate.
• How they would assist a customer who cannot find the required size or colour.
• How they would support stock-loss prevention.
• Their understanding of good customer service.
• Their reasons for wanting seasonal retail work.
• Nationality and work-authorisation status.
• Consent to relevant recruitment and background checks.

Applicants must answer every question truthfully. The application questionnaire forms part of the selection process.

What applicants should understand

• This is seasonal employment for the November and December peak period.
• The word “Student” in the job title does not make this an internship or funded study programme.
• No nationally recognised qualification is awarded for completing the contract.
• The official vacancies do not promise permanent employment after the contract.
• The salary, benefits, overtime arrangements and possible incentives are not stated.
• The exact store placement and shift roster may depend on operational requirements.
• Internal candidates may be considered before external candidates under AVI Limited’s recruitment policy.
• The recruitment process may include assessments, background checks or a one-way video recording.

Salary, benefits, working hours, overtime arrangements and the exact store should be confirmed if the applicant is shortlisted or receives an employment offer.

Application checklist

• An updated CV.
• A clear copy of the applicant’s Matric certificate or statement of results.
• Copies of any higher qualifications included on the CV.
• A valid South African ID, permanent-residence document or work permit, where applicable.
• Correct education and employment dates.
• Accurate information about previous retail or customer-service experience.
• The names of the one or two closest listed stores or malls.
• Confirmation of availability from 16 November to 31 December 2026.
• Confirmation of weekend and public-holiday availability.
• A reliable cellphone number.
• A professional email address.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About The Spitz Group and AVI Limited

The Spitz Group operates premium footwear, fashion and lifestyle brands in South Africa. Brands mentioned in the vacancy include Spitz, Carvela, Lacoste, GANT and Kurt Geiger. Spitz began as a single Johannesburg store in 1968 and has since developed a national retail footprint.

Official Spitz website: https://www.spitz.co.za/

The advertised employer is AVI Limited, a South African company with a portfolio covering food, beverages, personal care, footwear, accessories and fashion apparel.

Official AVI Limited website: https://www.avi.co.za/

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before 13 August 2026.
• Submit by 12 August where possible.
• Choose the vacancy matching the province where you can work.
• Select only stores or malls you can travel to reliably.
• Show Matric clearly on your CV.
• Prepare a copy of your Matric certificate before starting the application.
• Include customer-service, volunteer or promotional experience where relevant.
• Check that you are available for the complete seven-week period.
• Read the customer-service and stock-control questions carefully.
• Review your information before submitting because the form warns that changes may not be possible afterwards.

Common application mistakes

• Applying for a province or store that the applicant cannot travel to.
• Assuming that “Peak Student” means an internship or learnership.
• Submitting an outdated CV.
• Leaving Matric information off the CV.
• Providing incorrect employment or education dates.
• Claiming to have retail experience that cannot be verified.
• Ignoring the requirement to work weekends or public holidays.
• Selecting a store without checking the travel distance.
• Waiting until the final day to apply.

Scam warning

• Apply only through The Spitz Group’s official Simplify recruitment platform.
• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform, training or employment placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs with anyone offering employment.
• Do not send personal documents to unverified social-media accounts or private messaging numbers.
• Confirm that the website address belongs to thespitzgroup.simplify.hr before uploading documents.

How this opportunity was verified

These opportunities were verified from four official Spitz Group Simplify vacancies covering the Western Cape, Northern Cape, North West and Mpumalanga.

The official listings confirmed AVI Limited as the employer, The Spitz Group as the division, the Peak Student job title, seven-week contract, contract dates, locations, Matric requirement, entry-level classification, duties and closing date.

The official application forms were also checked. They confirm the over-18 screening requirement, qualification questions, store-location selections, shift availability, customer-service questions and recruitment-check information.

The vacancies do not state the salary, benefits, exact daily working hours, number of available positions or any guarantee of permanent employment.

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

How to apply

1. Select the application button for the province where you can work.
2. Confirm that the vacancy title is “Peak Student”.
3. Read the complete seven-week fixed-term vacancy.
4. Register or sign in on the official Simplify platform.
5. Enter your personal and contact information accurately.
6. Add your Grade 12 and any higher qualifications.
7. Upload an updated CV.
8. Select the one or two closest stores or malls.
9. Answer the availability, experience and customer-service questions honestly.
10. Review the application before submitting it.
11. Submit before the official closing date.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date for all four provincial vacancies is 13 August 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 12 August 2026 where possible to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical, registration or document-upload problems.

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