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15 Jun 2026

Permanant General Assistant | Cashbuild Vacancies

Cashbuild – Posted by MRJobs24 , Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Cashbuild Vacancies – General Assistant

Job Type: Permanant
Company: Cashbuild
Job Location: Grahamstown, South Africa

General Assistant – Cashbuild, Grahamstown

Cashbuild is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a General Assistant in Grahamstown. This role is crucial in ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers and maintaining the smooth operation of the store. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

As a General Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include providing comprehensive customer service, ensuring effective merchandising of stock, accurate shelf price labelling, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping within your designated areas. You will be instrumental in advising customers, resolving queries, and contributing to an efficient and welcoming store environment.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service

  • Advise and assist customers with product selection and queries.
  • Support the resolution of customer complaints.

Merchandising Standards

  • Ensure bulk stock areas are merchandised safely and in line with store layout plans.
  • Maintain a fully merchandised area of responsibility according to store layout and planograms.

Housekeeping

  • Keep your assigned area free of obstructions, ensuring stock is merchandised promptly upon receipt.
  • Guarantee customer aisles are clear and safe for access.
  • Implement correct shelf price labelling within your area.
  • Complete required checklists and schedules, including canteen and toilet/shower upkeep.

Safety (OHSA) Requirements

  • Adhere to all OHSA compliance standards, including the use of safety gear and ensuring the safety of customers and staff.
  • Merchandise stock in racking and bulk areas to allow for safe movement of customers and colleagues within the store.
  • Report any safety discrepancies or hazards to the Store Manager immediately.

Stock Loss Management

  • Report any damaged stock within your area of responsibility to the Store Manager.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Minimum Grade 10 or NQF Level 3, plus one year of relevant work experience; OR
  • Grade 12 without prior work experience.
  • Proficiency in English and the dominant language spoken in the Grahamstown area.
  • A valid South African ID or work permit.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform basic calculations accurately.
  • Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Company Values

This role is ideal for individuals who embody Cashbuild’s core values:

Integrity

  • Adhering to generally accepted standards in all job-related activities.
  • Keeping promises and creating realistic expectations.
  • Demonstrating sincerity and handling sensitive information with care.
  • Showing awareness of values and boundaries.

Accuracy

  • Effectively managing detailed information with consistent attention to detail.
  • Working in an orderly fashion and ensuring tasks are completed accurately from start to finish.
  • Proactively preventing mistakes and thoroughly checking your own work.

Client Focus

  • Actively identifying and responding to client needs and wishes.
  • Interacting with clients in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Showing genuine involvement in resolving client issues.
  • Approaching client queries with a positive, can-do attitude.

Personal Development

  • Awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses, with a commitment to self-improvement.
  • Focusing on broadening knowledge and gaining in-depth expertise.
  • Actively participating in relevant training and seeking opportunities for experience.
  • Seeking and utilizing opportunities for personal growth.
  • Requesting feedback to facilitate learning.

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