The Buyers Assistant Jobs opportunity at Shoprite Group of Companies is available for an organised and detail-oriented candidate in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The role supports the Buying team with administrative, operational and data-related activities to help achieve commercial and purchasing objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with Buyers and Planners, suppliers, vendors, distribution centres and stores. These Buyers Assistant Jobs are suitable for candidates with Grade 12, retail or buying support experience, strong numerical skills and advanced Excel capabilities.
Position Details
- Position: Buyers Assistant
- Company: Shoprite Group of Companies
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Category: Retail
- Job Function: Buying / Administration
- Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Reference Number: SHO260824-1
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12
- Experience: At least 1 year in a similar buying or planning support role
- Closing Date: 2 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Buyers Assistant Jobs, applicants should have:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role supporting buying or planning functions.
- Retail experience will be advantageous.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create spreadsheets using formulas.
- Exposure to a retail buying environment.
- Familiarity with SAP Buying or similar retail systems will be advantageous.
- Strong numerical and data-processing abilities.
- High level of accuracy when handling financial calculations and data entry.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Numerical ability
- Data capturing and processing
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Financial data accuracy
- Communication skills
- Report preparation
- Ability to work with retail systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
Key Responsibilities
- Loading costs accurately onto distribution centres to support efficient stock ordering.
- Determining correct pricing for different units of measure.
- Setting accurate pack sizes, costs and unit selling prices.
- Conducting quality checks on cost and sales-price information.
- Correcting pricing and data errors promptly.
- Capturing and maintaining accurate retail pricing information.
- Responding to store queries relating to stock issues and errors.
- Liaising with relevant teams to resolve operational queries.
- Supporting Checkline with consumer enquiries.
- Managing inter-branch stock transfers.
- Assisting with order placement.
- Maintaining records of newly listed products in SAP Buying.
- Coordinating product information with Buyers and Planners.
- Managing product lifecycle activities such as ranging, deranging, markdowns and discontinuations.
- Maintaining accurate invoice and costing documentation.
- Keeping supplier records up to date.
- Filing documents to support the Buying team.
- Preparing purchasing reports.
- Monitoring relevant key performance indicators.
- Escalating problems and discrepancies when required.
- Supporting Buyers and Planners with administrative and operational functions.
- Ensuring information captured on systems is accurate and up to date.
Why Apply
- Gain experience within a major retail organisation.
- Develop professional buying and planning support skills.
- Strengthen your administrative experience.
- Build advanced Excel and data-processing capabilities.
- Gain exposure to retail pricing and purchasing processes.
- Develop SAP Buying system knowledge.
- Gain experience working with suppliers and vendors.
- Develop stock and product lifecycle management skills.
- Strengthen your commercial and numerical abilities.
- Build professional relationships across different business teams.
Important Notes
- This is a Contract position.
- The role is based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape.
- The position falls within the Retail category.
- A Grade 12 certificate is essential.
- At least 1 year of relevant buying or planning support experience is required.
- Retail experience is preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills are required.
- SAP Buying or similar retail-system experience will be advantageous.
- Candidates must have strong numerical and data-processing abilities.
- Applicants must be able to work accurately and meet deadlines.
- The role requires collaboration with Buyers, Planners, suppliers, vendors, distribution centres and stores.
- Reference Number: SHO260824-1