Are you passionate about customer service, retail, and working in a fast-paced store environment? Footgear, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing footwear retailers, is now accepting CVs for Part-Time Shop Assistants across selected branches nationwide. This opportunity is perfect for students, job seekers, or anyone looking to gain valuable retail experience while working flexible hours. If you have a love for sneakers, enjoy helping customers, and want to be part of a youthful, energetic retail team, then this role could be the ideal match for you.

Footgear has built a strong reputation as a brand that offers affordable, stylish, and high-quality footwear to South Africans from all walks of life. With its focus on customer satisfaction, store cleanliness, and efficient service, the company is committed to hiring individuals who reflect these values. As a part-time assistant, you will represent the brand, assist customers, and help maintain the smooth operation of the store.

This job post outlines everything you need to know about the opportunity, including responsibilities, requirements, skills needed, and how to apply successfully. Take your time to read through and prepare your CV so you can stand out from other applicants.

Job Title:

Part-Time Shop Assistant

Location:

Various Footgear stores across South Africa
(Applicants are encouraged to submit CVs to their nearest branch)

Job Type:

Part-Time (Weekends, Public Holidays, or flexible shifts depending on store needs)

About Footgear

Footgear is a proudly South African footwear retailer that focuses on delivering excellent value, quality shoes, and exceptional service. With dozens of stores operating across the country, the company continues to expand and is always looking for customer-friendly, hardworking team members. Working for Footgear gives you exposure to retail operations, merchandising, stock handling, and customer interaction—valuable experience that can help you grow within the retail industry.

Role Purpose

The main purpose of the Part-Time Shop Assistant role is to ensure that every customer who walks into the store receives friendly, helpful, and professional service. You will support the store team by assisting with sales, maintaining store standards, performing general housekeeping, and ensuring that all customers have an enjoyable shopping experience. This role is essential to the daily operations of the store, especially during busy periods.

Key Responsibilities

As a Footgear Part-Time Assistant, you will be expected to perform the following duties:

1. Customer Service

• Greet customers warmly and offer assistance when needed.
• Help customers find the right footwear size, style, or brand.
• Answer questions about promotions, product features, and prices.
• Provide excellent service that encourages repeat business.

2. Sales Assistance

• Assist customers at fitting areas and ensure they have the correct shoe sizes.
• Promote ongoing deals or specials happening in the store.
• Upsell complementary items like socks, laces, or sneaker care products when appropriate.
• Operate the till if trained and required to do so.

3. Store Presentation

• Keep the shop floor clean, organised, and fully stocked.
• Arrange displays neatly according to Footgear’s merchandising standards.
• Ensure that shoes are correctly tagged and priced.
• Assist with daily store housekeeping tasks.

4. Stock Management

• Help receive, unpack, and pack away stock.
• Make sure stock is correctly labelled and placed in the stockroom.
• Conduct stock counts when required.
• Report low stock levels or discrepancies to the store manager.

5. Compliance & Safety

• Follow all store safety rules and company policies.
• Uphold hygiene standards, especially in common and customer areas.
• Maintain awareness of customers and surroundings to prevent stock loss.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Footgear Part-Time Assistant opportunity, applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric (advantageous, but some stores may accept candidates currently completing Grade 11 or 12).
• Must be available on weekends and public holidays.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in busy retail environments.
• Friendly, energetic, and customer-focused.
• Ability to stand for long hours and move around the store.
• Must be honest, reliable, and punctual.
• Previous retail experience is an advantage but not a strict requirement.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Basic problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and grow within the store environment.
• Confidence when interacting with customers.
• Good time management and multitasking abilities.

Why Work for Footgear?

• Opportunity to gain valuable retail experience.
• Flexible part-time shifts that suit students and part-time job seekers.
• A vibrant, youthful working environment.
• Room for growth into permanent positions if performance is strong.
• Employee discounts on selected footwear products.
• Training and development provided in customer service, sales, and merchandising.

How to Apply

Footgear is currently accepting CVs in-store, so to apply:

1. Visit your nearest Footgear branch.
2. Bring a printed copy of your updated CV.
3. Ensure your CV includes your contact details, education, skills, and any experience.
4. Hand your CV directly to the store manager or supervisor.
5. Be polite, confident, and neatly dressed when submitting your application.

Some branches may request a short interview upon CV submission, so be prepared to answer basic customer-service questions.

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