Shop Assistant / Cashier Opportunity at Clicks Bedford

Clicks Group is looking for one Shop Assistant / Cashier to join its Bedford store in Germiston. This permanent retail opportunity is suited to a customer-focused individual who enjoys working with people and wants to develop practical experience in the FMCG, health and beauty retail sector. The successful candidate will support point-of-sale operations, process customer payments accurately and assist with merchandising and general store activities. If you are organised, numerate and committed to excellent customer service, this could be a valuable opportunity to grow your retail career.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Shop Assistant / Cashier will contribute to a positive customer experience by delivering efficient service at the point of sale and supporting the day-to-day operation of the store. Accuracy is essential when scanning products, processing payments and handling cash. The successful candidate will also assist customers with promotions, maintain merchandising standards and keep up to date with Clicks products and services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Execute all point-of-sale activities efficiently and accurately.
• Scan merchandise correctly and process customer purchases.
• Collect payments accurately and handle cash safely.
• Process Clicks ClubCard rewards as part of customer transactions.
• Promote Clicks ClubCard and encourage customers to become members.
• Inform customers about promotions and special offers.
• Help customers understand promotional opportunities and savings.
• Deliver friendly, professional and efficient customer service.
• Act as a positive brand ambassador for Clicks.
• Maintain a visible and approachable presence in the store.
• Keep up to date with products, ranges, promotions and events.
• Provide customers with accurate product information when required.
• Assist with merchandising according to store and visual merchandising standards.
• Maintain clean, organised and presentable store areas.
• Follow stock management and merchandising procedures.
• Support general housekeeping activities.
• Follow company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Contribute to the Clicks Group vision of being the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer.
• Demonstrate Clicks Group values when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Complete other reasonable store duties as required by management.

Requirements and Skills

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Grade 12 Mathematics at 50% will be advantageous.
• Grade 12 English at 50% will be advantageous.
• Previous customer-facing experience in a retail or FMCG store environment will be advantageous.
• Basic mathematical and numerical ability.
• Understanding of retail and FMCG operations.
• Knowledge of merchandising and promotional principles.
• Understanding of stock management procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Persuasion and influencing skills will be advantageous.
• Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks in a busy retail environment.

This permanent Shop Assistant / Cashier position at Clicks Bedford offers an opportunity to build practical experience in point-of-sale operations, customer service, cash handling, merchandising and retail administration. The role is suited to someone who is reliable, accurate and comfortable working directly with customers throughout the day. If you have Grade 12, enjoy helping people and are ready to develop your retail skills within a well-established health and beauty retailer, this opportunity is worth considering.

The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026. Applicants should ensure their CV clearly reflects their qualifications, customer service experience and relevant retail skills. Clicks Group is committed to the principles of Employment Equity, and this position is listed as an Employment Equity opportunity.

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