Seasonal Sales Assistant – V&A Waterfront

About the role

This is a fixed‑term, seasonal position running from November to December 2026 at the V&A Waterfront store. You will join a high‑energy team delivering memorable, friendly service to shoppers during the busy holiday period, helping them discover joy through food‑related products.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service to every visitor, ensuring each interaction feels unique.
• Maintain an inviting store environment that showcases the brand and product range.
• Wrap a large volume of gifts for customers purchasing in‑store.
• Contribute to store cleanliness and overall presentation.
• Handle and resolve customer queries promptly and professionally.
• Follow internal processes for stock receipt, storage, and merchandising.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic about food, cooking and entertaining.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and reliable for the full holiday period.
• Strong sense of responsibility for creating a memorable customer experience.
• Goal‑driven and eager to work within a collaborative retail team.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and leaving customers smiling.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills are required; a Grade 12 qualification is sufficient.

What we offer

• Fully‑equipped communal kitchen where you can use the tools we sell.
• Fully‑stocked tea/coffee station.
• Competitive pay of R30 per hour.
• Opportunity to work with a leading kitchenware brand in a vibrant store environment.