Cape Union Mart International Vacancies 2026 | Part-Time Retail Jobs | Old Khaki Store Dihlabeng Mall | Bethlehem, Free State | Entry-Level Fashion Sales Career | Employment Closing Date: 08 July 2026

The Cape Union Mart Group has announced an exciting retail opening for a customer-oriented, trend-aware Permanent Part Time Sales Assistant to join the dedicated store team at Old Khaki in Dihlabeng Mall, Bethlehem (Free State). This position represents an exceptional entry-level gateway for individuals passionate about casual lifestyle fashion, storefront operations, and frontline customer service. As a part-time brand ambassador, you will collaborate with store leadership to hit daily turnover targets, maintain meticulous visual merchandising layouts, and create an inspiring shopping environment for the regional consumer base. With an open application window running until 08 July 2026, this permanent part-time framework provides a structured corporate platform with excellent work-life balance.

Job Specification Overview

Job Specification Element	Position Details
Job Title	Permanent Part Time – Sales Assistant
Brand Division	Old Khaki (Cape Union Mart International)
Business Unit Portfolio	Stores Central
Location Baseline	Dihlabeng Mall, Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa
Employment Framework	Permanent – Part Time
Experience Benchmark	Entry Level (Minimum 6 months of referenceable retail experience)
Minimum Academic Standard	Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent NQF level
Primary Industry Sector	Retail Apparel, Footwear & Contemporary Lifestyle Accessories
Functional Focus Area	Consultative Selling, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising & Stock Control
Posted Date	10 June 2026
Closing Date	08 July 2026

The Strategic Retail Landscape at Dihlabeng Mall

Operating within Dihlabeng Mall—the premier shopping destination in the scenic eastern Free State hub of Bethlehem—demands a vibrant, proactive approach to retail engagement. Old Khaki is globally recognized for its signature blend of authentic, casual clothing, durable footwear, and urban lifestyle aesthetics. As a part-time retail professional within the Cape Union Mart Group, you step into an environment that blends continuous operational training with practical, real-world business experience.

A permanent part-time role within this flagship regional mall is highly strategic. It offers steady employment continuity while allowing flexibility for academic pursuits, family commitments, or complementary career projects. Cape Union Mart International focuses heavily on training entry-level professionals, meaning that standout performance on the shop floor can pave a clear path toward full-time consultant roles, visual merchandising specializations, or eventual store management vacancies within the corporate group ecosystem.

Corporate Culture Perspective: Old Khaki thrives on an open, creative, and authentic organizational culture. The brand values individuals who do not simply stand behind a point-of-sale counter, but who proactively step out onto the floor, build immediate rapport with diverse patrons, and take complete ownership of the consumer’s fashion discovery journey.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Target Realization & Consultative Selling

• Exceed customer expectations continuously by practicing interactive, relationship-driven, and non-pushy conversational selling techniques on the floor.

• Evaluate individual patron needs quickly and suggest matching styling combinations, current seasonal trends, and complementary apparel items to expand total daily branch turnover.

• Keep an updated, accurate working knowledge of all Old Khaki inventory ranges, special promotional campaigns, fabric care guidelines, and stock arrivals.

2. Visual Merchandising Excellence & Housekeeping

• Implement and uphold corporate visual merchandising (VM) layouts, ensuring front window displays, lifestyle tables, and clothing racks look clean and inspiring.

• Participate daily in store housekeeping routines to keep the entire sales floor, fitting cubicles, and cash-wrap wrap desks immaculately clean and organized.

• Process incoming stock shipments carefully—ensuring all fashion items are unpacked, sensor-tagged, priced correctly, steamed, and immediately integrated into the active retail layout.

3. Cash Integrity & Stock Risk Mitigation

• Process all cash, credit card, debit card, and digital payment transactions with absolute honesty, accuracy, and efficiency through electronic Point of Sale (POS) terminals.

• Adhere strictly to institutional stock loss prevention controls and security measures to minimize internal and external shrinkage metrics.

• Participate in regular branch cycle counts, internal audits, and comprehensive year-end stocktaking processes under the guidance of the Store Leader.

Minimum Requirements & Technical Profile

Experience Parameters & Academic Milestones

• A minimum of 6 months of recent, referenceable experience working inside an apparel retail boutique, footwear store, or customer-facing sales environment.

• Must possess a valid Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or recognized equivalent qualification.

• A completely Clear Criminal Record is mandatory (this status will be independently verified during the corporate background evaluation phase).

Core Skills & Technical Aptitudes

• Computer Proficiency: Foundational literacy navigating Microsoft Office software alongside the ability to adapt quickly to digital touchscreen POS registers and inventory barcode scanners.

• Linguistic Capability: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage professionally with local customers, regional management, and team peers.

• Trend Awareness: A strong interest in current retail fashion developments, textile styles, and outdoor lifestyle aesthetics that match Old Khaki’s market positioning.

Key Behavioral Requirements

• Thinking Adaptability: The capability to stay calm, positive, and focused while switching between busy holiday floor traffic, intensive delivery processing, and housekeeping tasks.

• Taking Ownership: A proactive work ethic that naturally addresses tasks—such as re-sizing an untidy garment shelf—without needing constant management directives.

• Relationship Building: A warm, friendly personality that connects well with the community and maintains a positive team spirit inside the store.

How to Apply

To register your application for this permanent part-time retail sales vacancy (Store: Old Khaki Dihlabeng), please compile your complete digital application dossier immediately. Your electronic submission file must include an updated CV detailing your 6+ months of retail achievements, a clean copy of your Matric certificate, a certified copy of your South African National ID, and contactable professional references.

👉 Apply Online via Corporate Recruitment Portal: Go to Old Khaki Careers Application Gateway

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