Bookshop Sales Assistant

at Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency
Published May 12, 2026
Expires July 12, 2026
Location Cape Town, South Africa
Category Administration  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

Description

Claremont, Cape Town: BOOKSHOP SALES ASSISTANT (x2)

Minimum Requirements:

Presentable, friendly and reliable

Fully bilingual in both Afrikaans and English A MUST, with good communication
skills in both

Matric / Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Certificate a must (Copy of Matric Certificate required)

Recent retail sales / stock merchandising or similar retail experience a must (NON NEGOTIABLE KEY REQUIRMENT - Not cashier experience)

Computer literate and experienced in using Point of Sale system a must

Stable employment record (no job hoppers, no unreasonable gaps in employment record etc.) and
contactable employment references

No lawful termination at any previous employer due to misconduct or non performance

Residing within daily commuting distance from Claremont a must

To start as soon as possible

Work Hours:

Mondays to Fridays from 08h00-17h00 and every second Saturday from 08h00-13h00.

Duties:

Sales assistance and customer service duties for Bookshop

Act as first point of contact and create a welcoming environment for customers

Provide expert recommendations and help customers find their next great read

Greet customers, offer personalized recommendations and handle inquiries

Operate Point of Sale system, process payments, returns and special orders

Merchandising, keep shelves tidy, restock books, themed book displays

Receive new stock, unpack deliveries and update inventory records

Salary: R 8 000 – R 10 000 gross maximum (Depending on experience)

Please send your resume/CV

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