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100-Hour Bookseller (Part-time)

  • Ballito Lifestyle, Ballito
  • Part-time · On-site
  • Junior
  • Posted 10 September 2026

As a bookseller you will receive and unpack stock, categorize books and merchandise stock for the customer. You will also focus on customer service making sure the customer gets excellent service by delivery of their needs. You will build up your book knowledge every day to build strong relationships with the customer driving up sales.

Main Responsibilities

  • Customer Service – offer assistance to every customer entering the store with a friendly and positive attitude.
  • Housekeeping – keep the store clean and tidy.
  • Merchandising – making sure all window displays and in-door displays are attractive and eye-catching and changed every two weeks. Check that the bestsellers are in stock and on display.
  • Stock Management – assist the manager in measuring and controlling shrinkage.
  • Security – need to be alert and aware of the non-shopper / shop lifter.
  • Book knowledge – constantly building up your knowledge of the books in the store.
  • Sales and upselling – building up relationships with potential customers, upselling and cross-selling. Pushing promotions. Recommending substitute and alternative books and other unique products.
  • Sourcing and ordering books for customers using the lookup systems at your disposal.
  • Admin and control – cash up, credit card checks, wage payout, shortage reports, supplier payout, attendance register, email communication, gift vouchers, etc.

Requirements

We are looking for an energetic and well-presented sales person who is physically strong and healthy. You need a minimum of matric and preferably have experience in retail or a sales environment. You could be starting out in your career and have a marketing qualification, a degree in English literature, Communications, Journalism or other qualifications that will benefit your career being in a bookstore. The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

  • Matric Certificate
  • Fully bilingual
  • Neat and well presented
  • Above-average communication skills
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Knowledge of books and willing to learn
  • Sales skills
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Physically strong and fit
  • Work well under pressure
  • Good follow-through and commitment
  • Work well with a team with commitment and support
  • Prepared to work long hours and alternate weekends

Benefits

  • Book Discount
  • Incentivised targets
  • Group Retirement Annuity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Employee Birthday Gift

How to apply

Please apply using the form on this page.

Only successful candidates will be interviewed. Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.

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