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Ackermans Jobs in the Eastern Cape - Retail Career Guide

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Job Description

In the Eastern Cape, Ackermans has a strong presence in coastal and inland areas, with popular city-level listings in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (e.g., Baywest Mall, Greenacres for store roles), East London (e.g., Hemingways, Vincent Park for supervisory positions), and Mthatha (e.g., BT Ngebs City for sales jobs). Careers at Ackermans Eastern Cape emphasize customer service, team collaboration, and career growth, offering opportunities in retail operations, buying and planning.

This guide provides an overview of Ackermans careers in Eastern Cape, popular city-level listings, latest job opportunities, employee salaries and benefits, required qualifications and skills, and how to apply.

Job Openings in Eastern Cape Shop Assistant/Cashier P27 (Baywest Mall 2205, Gqeberha)

Description: Entry-level role handling sales, customer service, and cashier duties.

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Shop Assistant/Cashier P27 (Hemingways 1022, East London)

Description: Supports store operations with sales and checkout tasks.

Location: East London.

Shop Assistant/Cashier P40 (Flexi) (Mthatha)

Description: Flexible part-time role in sales and customer assistance.

Location: Mthatha.

Clerk: Treasury (Fixed Term Contract) (Gqeberha)

Description: Supports treasury operations on a contract basis.

Location: Gqeberha.

Salary and Employee Benefits at Ackermans in Eastern Cape
  • Shop Assistant/Cashier: ZAR 3,602-5,000 per month (ZAR 43,224-60,000 per year)
  • Flexi Shop Assistant: ZAR 4,000-5,500 per month
  • Clerk (Contract): ZAR 10,000-15,000 per month
  • Store Manager: ZAR 15,000-25,000 per month

Benefits (after probation):

  • Medical aid contribution
  • Pension/provident fund
  • Staff discount (20% on Ackermans products)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Paid training and learnerships (NQF Retail)
  • Overtime and weekend premiums
Qualifications and Skills Required

Education and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric) for most roles (e.g., Shop Assistant/Cashier, Clerk).
  • Diploma in retail or business for supervisory roles like Store Manager.

Experience

  • No prior work experience required for entry-level roles.
  • 1-2 years preferred for supervisory positions.

About This Role

Career insights for Retail Salespersons positions

Salary Benchmark
$33,680/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Persuasion Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Negotiation
Common Technologies
Database software Claris FileMaker Gift registry software Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 iQmetrix RQ Plexis Software Plexis POS The General Store