Cashbuild General Assistant 2025
Ready to build your retail career? Cashbuild, South Africa’s top building materials retailer, is hiring General Assistants across various locations. With a Grade 10 or 12 and a ~R6,000–R8,500/month salary, you’ll deliver stellar customer service and keep stores running smoothly. Apply now to grow with a trusted brand.
What’s the Cashbuild General Assistant Role?
Cashbuild, with over 319 stores across South Africa, seeks energetic General Assistants to enhance customer experiences. You’ll assist shoppers, manage stock, and maintain store standards in a fast-paced retail environment, supporting Cashbuild’s mission to serve homebuilders and contractors nationwide.
What You’ll Do
- Greet and guide customers with product queries
- Resolve complaints professionally
- Merchandise stock and ensure accurate shelf pricing
- Maintain a clean, safe store per OHSA guidelines
- Load customer purchases carefully and efficiently
- Complete checklists for canteen and restroom upkeep
Why Apply?
- Competitive Salary: ~R6,000–R8,500/month
- Flexible Entry: Grade 10 with 1 year’s experience or Grade 12 with none
- Career Growth: Training for retail or stock management roles
- Team Vibe: Join a collaborative, inclusive workforce (6,200+ employees)
- Community Impact: Support local builders and DIYers
Are You Eligible?
You qualify if you:
- Are a South African citizen with a valid ID or work permit
- Have a Grade 10 (NQF 3) with 1 year’s relevant experience or Grade 12
- Are fluent in English and the local dominant language
- Can perform basic calculations accurately
- Are willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Can handle pressure in a busy store
How to Apply
- Apply online at Cashbuild Careers Portal
- Submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified Grade 10 or 12 certificate
- Register an account and upload documents as prompted
- No response within 30 days means you didn’t make it
- Questions? Email careers@cashbuild.co.za or call +27 11 248 1500
Where’s It Going?
Work at Cashbuild stores in cities like Nelspruit, Alexandra, or Malamulele, gaining skills for roles like cashier or store supervisor. Many assistants advance within Cashbuild or join retailers like Builders Warehouse. With retail steady in 2025, your experience is a career foundation.
Does It Work?
Cashbuild hires hundreds yearly, with staff praising the team environment and skill development. The role’s physical demands and shifts suit proactive individuals, and training ensures success. It’s a solid entry into retail with a brand serving communities since 1986.
Apply Now
Apply today to join Cashbuild and support South Africa’s builders.
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