Smollan Merchandiser (Reliever): Merewent
Job Details
Company: Smollan
Position: Merchandiser (Reliever)
Location: Merewent, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Contract – Full-Time (Ongoing)
Work Schedule: Shifts, 9 hours per day
Salary: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: Merchandising, retail, or related sales experience
Closing Date: Not specified
Job Overview
Smollan is looking for a Merchandiser (Reliever) to join its team in Merewent, KwaZulu-Natal. This full-time, ongoing contract opportunity is suited to someone who is interested in building experience in retail, merchandising, sales, and customer service.
The Merchandiser plays an important role in helping stores maintain attractive, well-stocked, and customer-friendly environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring products are available on shelves, maintaining appealing displays, checking pricing, managing stock, and supporting a positive shopping experience.
This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys being active during the working day, and is willing to learn. Smollan highlights opportunities for professional and personal development through its learning and development initiatives.
The role requires candidates to be able to work 9-hour shifts and start as soon as possible. Applicants should also live within 15 km of the job location and be able to travel between stores within the assigned area when required.
Key Responsibilities
The Merchandiser will be responsible for:
- Counting, documenting, and managing stock levels accurately.
- Unpacking and organising products in the store and stockroom.
- Ensuring shelves are properly stocked with the correct products.
- Maintaining attractive and visually appealing product displays.
- Supporting effective store layouts and merchandising standards.
- Designing or maintaining signs and promotional displays where required.
- Ensuring products are correctly priced and displayed.
- Checking products regularly and removing old, damaged, or unsuitable stock.
- Helping minimise stock-related issues and maintaining accurate records.
- Working with sales, marketing, and other teams to achieve business objectives.
- Providing customers with basic product information and assistance.
- Responding professionally to customer queries and complaints.
- Keeping the store and stockroom clean, tidy, and organised.
- Supporting a positive customer shopping experience.
- Maintaining good product knowledge and understanding relevant promotions.
- Ensuring merchandising standards and key deliverables are consistently achieved.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Previous experience as a Merchandiser, Retail Assistant, Retail Salesperson, Sales Assistant, Sales Associate, Sales Consultant, Sales Representative, Sales Agent, Sales Advisor, Sales Administrator, or similar role.
- Good command of English.
- Ability to work within 15 km of the job location.
- A clear criminal record.
- Own smartphone.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts.
- Ability to travel between different stores within the assigned area when required.
Applicants will also need the relevant documentation for the application process, including a Matric certificate, ID, SARS letter, and bank confirmation letter.
A Vodacom SIM card is required if the application is successful.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have:
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organisational and stock-management abilities.
- Customer-service skills.
- Ability to work effectively with different teams.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Interest in retail, sales, and visual merchandising.
- Reliability, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in a busy environment and adapt to changing requirements.
Previous merchandising experience or experience in a similar field will be advantageous. Smollan also indicates a preference for candidates aged 18–26 and South African candidates.
Employment Details
This is a Full-Time, ongoing contract position based in Merewent, KwaZulu-Natal, with a working schedule of 9 hours per day on shifts. The start date is ASAP, while the salary is currently listed as TBC.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the Smollan application process and be prepared to complete the required Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery.
Candidates should ensure that their contact details and supporting documentation are accurate and available during the application process.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: TBC
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing