TRAFFIC Western Cape

Barista

Empact Group
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

To serve customers in a polite and friendly manner, offering coffee selections, assisting with basic food preparation, handling cash transactions, and actively supporting unit sales promotions.

Education and Experience Requirements
  • Matric (Grade 12) is essential
  • Customer service experience is essential
  • Experience in a similar role is required
Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Provide friendly, professional service to all customers
  • Prepare and serve basic food and beverage items
  • Operate the cash register and manage transactions efficiently
  • Promote daily specials and sales promotions to customers
  • Always maintain a clean and organized work area
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
  • Knowledge of coffee types and coffee preparation
  • Basic understanding of food preparation techniques
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle cash and operate a till accurately
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information.

About This Role

Career insights for Baristas positions

Salary Benchmark
R13,836/month
R9,253 to R20,993/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Social Perceptiveness Coordination
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Baristas Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R13,836/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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