Maternity Cover Sales Associate (120hr) –
Job Title: Maternity Cover Sales Associate (120hr)
Company: Jet (TFG)
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Employment Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Industry: Retail / Fashion
Job Functional Area: Sales & Customer Service
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 (Matric)
Job Overview
Jet, part of TFG (The Foschini Group), is looking for a Maternity Cover Sales Associate (120hr) to join its Middelburg store. This is a temporary opportunity designed to cover a maternity leave period and is ideal for candidates who enjoy retail, customer service, and working in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will represent the Jet brand by delivering exceptional customer service, assisting shoppers with finding the right products, and helping the store achieve its sales targets. The role involves interacting with customers, promoting products, identifying sales opportunities, replenishing stock, and ensuring the store remains neat, organised, and ready for customers at all times.
This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working with people, are passionate about fashion and home décor, and can confidently work towards sales goals. Successful candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, customer-focused, and able to multitask in a busy retail environment.
As part of TFG, employees become part of one of South Africa’s largest retail groups, offering valuable retail experience and opportunities for future career growth across its many brands.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver outstanding customer service.
- Welcome and assist customers with their purchases.
- Recommend products that meet customers’ needs.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets.
- Stay informed about current fashion and décor trends.
- Replenish stock and maintain merchandise displays.
- Keep the sales floor clean and organised.
- Build strong customer relationships.
- Handle customer enquiries professionally.
- Support the team with daily store operations.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for customer service and retail.
- Sales-driven attitude.
Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Customer service excellence.
- Sales and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Relationship building.
- Teamwork.
- Initiative.
- Time management.
- Organisation and planning.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude and professionalism.
Why Join Jet (TFG)?
TFG is one of Africa’s largest retail groups, with a portfolio of more than 30 leading lifestyle and fashion brands. Working at Jet provides valuable experience in retail sales, customer service, merchandising, and store operations while exposing employees to a professional retail environment focused on growth and development.
This maternity cover position is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain retail experience or strengthen their CV with one of South Africa’s most recognised retail groups. Although temporary, it allows employees to develop practical sales and customer service skills while working alongside experienced retail professionals.
If you have Matric, enjoy working with customers, have a passion for fashion, and are motivated by achieving sales targets, this opportunity could be an excellent stepping stone into a long-term career within the retail industry.
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