TRAFFIC
Eastern Cape
Temporary Senior Assistant Merchandiser
Fashion & Retail Personnel
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000
Job Description
Overview 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an established assistant merchandiser to join this luxury homewares retailer on a temporary basis to start within the next two weeks. This retailer sells a variety of product categories from accessories to home textiles along with furniture ranges.
Responsibilities- Performing trade analysis
- Managing the workload and development of the MAA
- Supporting the merchandiser in any ad-hoc tasks required
- Reporting on weekly sales performance
- Submitting weekly sell thru reports and identifying potential growth opportunities
- Forecasting sales and managing intake
- Updating trackers
- Managing OTB
- Prior merchandising experience at an assistant merchandiser level
- Highly analytical
- Advanced Excel skills
On offer is a competitive salary rate that is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work for a luxury retailer.
As this role is an urgent need it is likely to be filled ASAP, and so if this sounds like the right opportunity for you then apply now!
About This Role
Career insights for Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products positions
Salary Benchmark
$71,950/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation
Common Technologies
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HCL Notes
Job Overview
Date Posted
22 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
50,000 - 200,000
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Insights
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.