Retail Shop Assistant – Tools and Machinery Opportunity at Adendorff Edenvale

Job Overview

Adendorff Machinery Mart is hiring a Retail Shop Assistant for its Edenvale branch in Gauteng. This permanent position focuses on sales, customer service and retail operations within the tools and machinery environment. The role suits someone who wants to build a career in retail while gaining hands-on knowledge of hardware, DIY tools and industrial equipment.

You will work directly with customers, support sales activity and help manage stock within a busy retail branch. The environment is fast-moving and practical, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and product knowledge.

Location and Job Details

• Location: Edenvale, Gauteng
• Branch: Adendorff Machinery Mart Edenvale
• Job type: Permanent
• Industry: Retail (Tools and Machinery)
• Function: Sales and customer service
• Working hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 17:00
  • Saturdays: 08:00 to 13:00
• Minimum qualification: Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Closing date: 05 June 2026

About Adendorff Machinery Mart

Adendorff Machinery Mart is a well-known supplier of tools and machinery sourced globally. The company focuses on offering competitive pricing and a wide product range across hardware, DIY and industrial equipment.

The business invests in employee development and long-term growth. Staff are trained across multiple retail functions, including sales, merchandising and stock control. The goal is to build skilled retail professionals who understand both customer service and technical product knowledge.

Job Purpose

The Retail Shop Assistant supports daily store operations while driving sales and delivering strong customer service. You will help customers choose the right tools and machinery products based on their needs and ensure the store runs smoothly.

This role combines retail skills with basic technical understanding of tools, making it ideal for individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on environments.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily work will include customer interaction, stock handling and supporting sales targets.

Main duties include:

• Assisting customers with product selection and advice
• Driving sales through product knowledge and service
• Merchandising stock on shelves and displays
• Performing stock counts and inventory checks
• Managing stock control procedures
• Supporting general retail branch operations
• Maintaining store cleanliness and organisation
• Following company procedures for sales and stock handling
• Supporting team members during busy trading periods

You will also be expected to learn about new products and develop technical knowledge in tools and machinery.

Skills and Competencies Required

This role requires a mix of sales ability, discipline and willingness to learn.

Key skills include:

• Strong customer service ability
• Basic sales and communication skills
• Merchandising and stock control awareness
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail in stock handling
• Willingness to learn technical product information
• Reliability and honesty
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures

Previous retail experience is an advantage, especially in hardware, DIY or technical retail environments.

Preferred Experience

While this is an entry-level friendly role, candidates with the following experience will stand out:

• Retail sales experience
• Stock control or merchandising experience
• Customer-facing roles
• Exposure to tools, machinery or hardware products
• General retail branch operations knowledge

Work Environment

You will work in a structured retail store environment with high customer interaction. The pace can increase during peak trading hours, especially on weekends.

Expect:

• Standing for long periods
• Handling physical stock
• Assisting multiple customers per shift
• Working as part of a retail team
• Learning product details continuously

The role requires energy, focus and a willingness to adapt quickly.

Why This Role Is Valuable

This position offers more than basic retail work. It gives you exposure to technical retail, which can lead to long-term career growth in:

• Retail management
• Sales consultancy in technical industries
• Hardware and machinery sales
• Store operations and inventory management

You also gain product knowledge in a specialised retail sector, which increases your career flexibility.

Who Should Apply

This job is suitable for you if:

• You enjoy working with people
• You want a career in retail sales
• You are interested in tools and machinery
• You are reliable and willing to learn
• You can work weekends and follow structured procedures

Application Information

Applications close on 05 June 2026. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.

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