Apply For Buyers Assistant Jobs At Shoprite Group
Buyers Assistant Jobs at Shoprite Group offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in retail buying, merchandising, and administrative support. These positions are ideal for candidates who are highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment. Successful candidates for the Buyers Assistant Jobs will provide administrative and operational support to the buying team by processing purchasing information, maintaining accurate product data, coordinating supplier communication, and ensuring the smooth execution of buying activities.
Position Details
- Company: Shoprite Group
- Job Title: Buyers Assistant-
- Reference Number: SHO260714-2
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Industry: Retail
- Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary: Market Related
- Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Requirements
Applicants for the Buyers Assistant Jobs should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar administrative or buying support role
- Previous exposure to a retail buying environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and spreadsheets
- Experience with SAP Buying or SAP Retail will be advantageous
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Buyers Assistant Jobs should demonstrate:
- Administrative skills
- Buying support knowledge
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- SAP knowledge
- Data capturing skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organisational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Report preparation
- Retail operations knowledge
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Load and maintain accurate product costs and pricing information
- Verify pricing and product data to ensure accuracy
- Capture and update retail prices within company systems
- Process product listings, ranging, and deranging activities
- Handle supplier, distribution centre, and store queries
- Assist with customer product enquiries and stock availability
- Load newly approved products onto SAP Buying systems
- Coordinate with planners and replenishers regarding stock orders and deliveries
- Process markdowns and discontinued products
- Maintain accurate supplier documentation, invoices, and buying records
- Generate reports for buyers to support decision-making
- Monitor key performance indicators and escalate issues where required
- Ensure all buying administration is completed accurately and on time
Why Apply
Joining Shoprite Group offers you the opportunity to:
- Build a career within one of Africa’s leading retail organisations
- Gain valuable buying and merchandising experience
- Develop advanced retail administration skills
- Work with experienced buying professionals
- Strengthen your SAP and Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Access career growth and development opportunities
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 23 July 2026
- Position based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape.
- A minimum of 1 year of buying administration experience is required.
- Previous retail buying experience is essential.
- SAP Buying or SAP Retail experience will be advantageous.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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