Hardware Store Yard Assistant – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 6 hours ago
Full-time General Worker
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Job Description

Shoppers in Sandton judge a wholesale cash-and-carry by its shelves, and that is where you come in. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Sandton, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

  • Collect trolleys from the parking lot
  • Clean spills fast and put up wet-floor signs
  • Unpack deliveries in the receiving area and sort by aisle
  • Build promotional displays at the ends of aisles
  • Check sell-by dates and pull expired stock for the manager
  • Face products so labels point forward and gaps are filled
  • Visit several stores on a merchandising route and send photos of shelves

Must-haves

  • Able to stand and lift cases all shift
  • Basic reading and maths for price checks
  • Honest, since stock losses are checked closely
  • Neat appearance and punctual

Extra points for

  • Being 18 or older for liquor store roles
  • Own transport for route merchandising jobs

What you get

  • Travel allowance on merchandising routes
  • Paid training in store procedures
  • Staff discount on groceries

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: ID document or smart card, with a certified copy plus matric results or last school report.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Sandton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Hand your CV in at the store in person, early in the week, and ask for the store or receiving manager by name.
  • Stores fill weekend and night-fill slots first, so write "available weekends and nights" in your CV summary line.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted9 October 2026
Closing Date10 November 2026
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