Cape Union Mart is recruiting Sales Assistants for festive season contracts across multiple locations in South Africa. Explore temporary retail opportunities with leading lifestyle brands including Old Khaki and Poetry.
Festive Season Retail Opportunities with Cape Union Mart
Cape Union Mart, one of South Africa’s most recognisable lifestyle and outdoor retail groups, is inviting applications for Sales Assistant positions on festive season contracts across various regions in the country. These opportunities are ideal for individuals seeking short-term employment during the busy holiday trading period, while gaining valuable retail experience with a respected national brand.
With vacancies available under several of its well-known retail brands—including Cape Union Mart, Old Khaki, and Poetry—the company is building energetic, customer-focused teams to support increased in-store activity during the festive season.
About Cape Union Mart Group
The Cape Union Mart Group is a leading South African retailer specialising in outdoor gear, apparel, lifestyle fashion, and accessories. With decades of retail experience and a strong national footprint, the Group is known for quality products, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to developing talent within the retail sector.
Working at Cape Union Mart offers exposure to professional retail operations, customer engagement, visual merchandising, and brand representation in fast-paced, high-footfall environments.
Overview of the Festive Season Contract Roles
The festive season Sales Assistant roles are fixed-term contracts designed to support stores during peak trading periods. These positions are well suited to students, recent graduates, or individuals seeking temporary employment and retail exposure.
Sales Assistants play a critical role in ensuring a positive customer experience by supporting daily store operations, assisting shoppers, and maintaining brand standards throughout the store.
Key Responsibilities of Sales Assistants
While specific duties may vary by store and brand, festive season Sales Assistants are generally responsible for:
- Delivering friendly, professional, and efficient customer service
- Assisting customers with product selection and queries
- Supporting point-of-sale operations and basic transactions
- Maintaining store presentation and merchandising standards
- Replenishing stock and ensuring shelves are well organised
- Assisting with store cleanliness and operational readiness
- Supporting the team during peak trading hours
These roles require energy, reliability, and a customer-first mindset, especially during busy holiday periods.
Locations and Brands Recruiting
Cape Union Mart Group is offering festive season opportunities across multiple provinces and retail brands, including:
Pretoria and Centurion
- Cape Union Mart – Pretoria Centurion
- Old Khaki – Pretoria Centurion
- Poetry – Pretoria Centurion
- Cape Union Mart – Pretoria East
- Old Khaki – Pretoria East
Johannesburg and Surrounds
- Cape Union Mart – Johannesburg Westrand
- Old Khaki – Johannesburg Westrand
- Poetry – Johannesburg Westrand
- Old Khaki – Johannesburg South
- Cape Union Mart – Johannesburg North
- Old Khaki – Johannesburg North
- Poetry – Johannesburg North
- Old Khaki – Johannesburg Eastrand
Western Cape
- Cape Union Mart – Table Bay, Cape Town
Gauteng (Other Areas)
- Cape Union Mart – Vaal, Vanderbijlpark
- Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart, OR Tambo, Kempton Park
North West
- Cape Union Mart – Rustenburg
Mpumalanga
- Cape Union Mart – Nelspruit
- Old Khaki – Nelspruit
- Poetry – Nelspruit
Free State
- Cape Union Mart – Bloemfontein
This wide geographic spread provides candidates across South Africa with access to festive season employment opportunities.
Who Should Apply
These festive season Sales Assistant roles are ideal for individuals who:
- Enjoy working with people and delivering great customer service
- Are reliable, energetic, and able to work flexible retail hours
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Have an interest in fashion, lifestyle, or outdoor retail
- Are looking to gain retail experience or supplement income during the festive period
Previous retail experience may be advantageous but is not always essential, as on-the-job training is typically provided.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to apply using the specific application links provided for each store and brand. It is important to select the correct vacancy link corresponding to the desired location and brand, as applications are managed separately per store.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as festive season roles are typically filled quickly due to high demand.
A Valuable Entry Point into Retail
Festive season contracts with Cape Union Mart offer more than short-term employment. They provide practical retail experience, exposure to established lifestyle brands, and the opportunity to demonstrate performance and work ethic in a professional retail environment. For many candidates, festive contracts can also serve as a stepping stone to future part-time or permanent roles within the Cape Union Mart Group.
For individuals seeking dynamic, people-focused work during the holiday season, these Sales Assistant opportunities present a rewarding and accessible entry into South Africa’s retail sector.
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