The General Assistant Jobs 2026 at Brights Hardware offer an opportunity for candidates to join the Drive Thru Yard team at Stonewood in the Western Cape. Brights Hardware is recruiting five General Assistants on a permanent basis, with the role focused on customer service, stock handling, loading and yard operations. The vacancy is currently listed on Brights Hardware’s recruitment platform and closes on 29 September 2026.
Position Details
- Job Title: General Assistant X5 – Drive Thru Yard
- Company: Brights Hardware
- Location: Stonewood, Western Cape
- Division: Franchise
- Business Unit: Stonewood
- Industry: Retail
- Functional Area: General Business
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 29 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the General Assistant Jobs, applicants should:
- Have Matric / Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- Have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role; this is preferred.
- Be able to safely handle and fill gas cylinders according to company procedures and safety regulations.
- Be able to provide excellent customer service.
- Be able to count stock accurately.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be disciplined and motivated.
- Be able to work under pressure.
- Have good verbal communication skills.
- Have good physical fitness and stamina.
Skills Required
Applicants interested in the General Assistant Jobs 2026 should have:
- Customer service skills.
- Stock handling and counting skills.
- Good numerical ability.
- Good verbal communication.
- Teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Physical strength and stamina.
- Ability to follow safety procedures.
- Good housekeeping skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to remain productive under pressure.
- Discipline and motivation.
- Basic product knowledge or willingness to learn about hardware products.
Key Responsibilities
- Loading customers’ vehicles promptly and accurately.
- Loading delivery trucks and transfer trucks.
- Ensuring that stock is properly stacked and counted.
- Assisting with pulling stock for transfers.
- Reporting stock shortages to the relevant supervisor.
- Reporting damaged or broken stock.
- Keeping the Drive Thru Yard clean and tidy.
- Sweeping and maintaining good housekeeping standards.
- Assisting customers with product-related queries.
- Providing friendly and professional customer service.
- Developing product knowledge to assist customers effectively.
- Bagging stone and sand.
- Participating in perpetual stocktakes.
- Ensuring that the work area remains clean and organised.
- Following company procedures when handling stock and gas cylinders.
- Performing other work-related duties delegated by the supervisor.
- Supporting efficient yard operations to help prevent stock losses and customer dissatisfaction.
Why Apply
- Permanent employment.
- Practical experience in a retail hardware environment.
- Customer service experience.
- Stock handling and inventory experience.
- Exposure to delivery and transfer operations.
- Experience with loading and movement of products.
- Development of workplace safety and housekeeping skills.
- Experience that can support future opportunities in retail, warehousing and logistics.
- An opportunity to develop product knowledge in the hardware sector.
Important Notes
- One year of similar experience is preferred.
- Applicants must be physically fit and have good stamina.
- The role involves loading vehicles and trucks and handling stock.
- Stock must be counted and stacked accurately.
- Applicants must be able to safely handle and fill gas cylinders in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
- Customer service is an important part of the role.
- The position requires both independent work and teamwork.
- Applicants must be able to work under pressure.
- If an applicant is not contacted within two weeks after the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful.
- The General Assistant Jobs 2026 are suitable for candidates interested in retail, hardware, stock handling, customer service, warehousing and yard operations.