Cape Union Mart International is inviting applications for Festive Season Contract Jobs 2026 at Old Khaki in JHB West, Johannesburg, Gauteng. This is an entry-level contract opportunity within the retail and sales environment. The Festive Season Contract Jobs are suitable for candidates who have an interest in retail, customer service, sales and clothing or outdoor lifestyle products. Successful candidates will assist customers, work towards individual sales targets, maintain store standards and support daily retail operations.
Position Details
- Company: Cape Union Mart International
- Brand: Old Khaki
- Position: Festive Season Contract
- Location: JHB West, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Division: Old Khaki
- Business Unit: Stores Central
- Employment Type: Contract
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Industry: Retail
- Functional Area: Sales
- Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
To apply for these Festive Season Contract Jobs, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of retail experience.
- Clear criminal record.
- Microsoft computer proficiency.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Customer service-focused approach.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends and outdoor lifestyle products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Willingness to work during the busy festive season.
Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Festive Season Contract Jobs 2026 should have:
- Strong customer service skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Sales and selling skills.
- Ability to identify customer needs.
- Ability to work towards individual targets.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good relationship-building skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Ability to work with cash and finances responsibly.
- Teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Interest in clothing and outdoor lifestyle trends.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Exceeding customer expectations through effective selling techniques.
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Assisting customers with their product requirements.
- Identifying opportunities to increase sales and turnover.
- Working consistently towards individual sales targets.
- Supporting the achievement of store sales objectives.
- Following stock loss control procedures.
- Protecting company stock and reducing stock losses.
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards.
- Upholding Old Khaki visual merchandising standards.
- Helping maintain an attractive and inspiring store environment.
- Supporting daily store operations.
- Building and maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Adapting to changes within the retail environment.
- Demonstrating honesty when dealing with cash and financial transactions.
- Supporting the team during the busy festive season.
Why Apply
- Practical retail sales experience.
- Customer service experience.
- Exposure to clothing and outdoor lifestyle retail.
- Experience working towards sales targets.
- Experience with visual merchandising.
- Experience with stock loss controls.
- Development of communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working in a busy festive season retail environment.
- An opportunity to strengthen a CV with retail experience.
Important Notes
- This is a contract position.
- The vacancy is within the Old Khaki division.
- The role falls under the Sales functional area.
- Matric or equivalent is required.
- Six months of retail experience is specified.
- A clear criminal record is required.
- Microsoft computer proficiency is required.
- Candidates should have effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of clothing trends and outdoor lifestyle products is relevant to the Old Khaki brand.
- The role involves sales targets, customer service, stock loss control and visual merchandising.
- Candidates should be prepared for the increased activity associated with the festive season.
- Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful, according to the supplied vacancy information.