Sales Assistant Opportunity at Typo Tyger Valley Shopping Centre

Working as a Sales Assistant at Typo in Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, Bellville places you inside one of South Africa’s most creative retail brands within the Cotton On Group. This role is built for energetic individuals who enjoy customer interaction, fast-paced retail environments and expressive product ranges. Typo focuses on stationery, travel accessories and gifting products that stand out through design and personality. The brand is currently going through a major refresh, which means you are joining at a time of growth and change. You are not just selling products, you are helping shape how customers experience the brand in-store. This role is ideal for people who enjoy fashion retail, creativity and teamwork in a busy shopping centre environment.

Job Overview and What You Do Daily

The Sales Assistant role focuses on customer service, store presentation and sales performance. You act as a brand representative every time you engage with a customer.

Your main responsibilities include:
• Helping customers find stationery, gifting and lifestyle products
• Creating positive customer experiences on every shift
• Supporting sales targets through active engagement
• Keeping the store clean, organised and visually appealing
• Replenishing stock on shelves and displays
• Assisting with product merchandising according to store layout plans
• Working with team members to achieve daily and weekly goals
• Promoting brand campaigns and new product ranges

Every task connects directly to customer satisfaction and store performance.

Skills and Personal Attributes Needed

This role requires personality, energy and a strong customer focus. You must be comfortable working in a busy retail environment where tasks change throughout the day.

Key skills include:
• Strong communication skills with customers and team members
• Ability to work in a fast-moving retail setting
• Basic sales ability and confidence in customer interaction
• Good attention to detail when handling stock and displays
• Ability to follow instructions and store procedures
• Willingness to learn about products and promotions

Personal qualities that help you succeed:
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Interest in fashion, lifestyle and creative products
• Team-focused mindset
• Ability to stay organised during busy trading hours
• Adaptability to change and new store campaigns

Work Environment and Expectations

You work in a retail store inside a shopping centre, which means high customer traffic, especially on weekends and holidays. The environment is active and visually driven, with constant product updates and seasonal campaigns. You will spend time on your feet, assisting customers, restocking shelves and maintaining displays. Team collaboration is important because store performance depends on everyone contributing. The role also requires flexibility, including weekend shifts and extended trading hours during peak periods.

Brand Culture at Typo and Cotton On Group

Typo is part of the Cotton On Group, a global retailer with a strong focus on youth culture and lifestyle products. The company promotes creativity, inclusion and personal expression in retail. You are encouraged to bring personality into your work and connect with customers in a natural way. The brand is currently evolving, which means store teams play an active role in shaping how customers experience the new identity. This creates opportunities for learning, growth and exposure to global retail practices.

Career Growth Opportunities

Starting as a Sales Assistant can lead to development within store leadership roles or progression into other Cotton On Group brands. Retail experience gained here can support future opportunities in visual merchandising, store management or customer experience roles. The company also promotes internal movement across its different brands and countries, giving you long-term career flexibility.

How to Apply for the Sales Assistant Role

If you want to join a creative retail brand and work in a fast-paced store environment, you can apply online through the official Cotton On Group recruitment platform.

Apply here