The General Assistant Jobs 2026 opportunity at BUCO Queenstown, part of The Building Company, offers a permanent position for candidates who can support the smooth day-to-day operation of the business unit. The successful candidate will perform various general assistance duties according to operational requirements and may be required to work across different areas of the business. This General Assistant Jobs opportunity is suitable for candidates with Grade 12 and product knowledge who are comfortable assisting customers and suppliers, handling stock, loading and offloading vehicles, maintaining the yard and supporting general operational activities.
Position Details
- Job Title: General Assistant – BUCO Queenstown
- Company: The Building Company
- Business Unit: BUCO
- Department: BUCO
- Industry: Retail
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary: Market Related
- Location: Queenstown, Eastern Cape
- Job Reference Number: 802820170103
- Closing Date: Not Specified
Minimum Requirements
To apply for the General Assistant Jobs opportunity at BUCO Queenstown, candidates should have:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Product knowledge.
- Willingness to perform various general assistance duties.
- Ability to work in different areas of the business unit according to operational needs.
- Ability to assist customers and suppliers.
- Willingness to follow company policies and procedures.
- Commitment to promoting the company’s values and culture.
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good customer service skills.
- Communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers and suppliers.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Good organisational skills.
- Product knowledge.
- Ability to handle stock safely.
- Reliability and responsibility.
- Willingness to perform physical duties.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Attention to cleanliness and safety.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing customers with their orders.
- Assisting with the loading and offloading of vehicles.
- Packing and organising yard stock items.
- Cleaning and safeguarding company vehicles.
- Providing assistance to customers and suppliers.
- Completing wash bay activities.
- Providing general customer service.
- Supporting the smooth operation of the business unit.
- Performing general assistance duties according to operational requirements.
- Working in different areas of the business when required.
- Following company policies, procedures and operational standards.
- Upholding and promoting the company’s values and culture.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Why Apply
- Secure a permanent employment opportunity.
- Work for The Building Company through BUCO.
- Gain valuable retail and building materials industry experience.
- Develop customer service and product knowledge.
- Gain practical experience in stock handling and yard operations.
- Develop experience assisting with loading and offloading.
- Build workplace experience that can strengthen your CV.
- Work in a team-oriented retail environment.
- Gain exposure to different operational areas of the business unit.
- Opportunity to develop your skills through practical experience.
Important Notes
- This is a permanent position.
- The position is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
- The salary is market related.
- The job reference number is 802820170103.
- Grade 12 / Matric is required.
- Product knowledge is required.
- The General Assistant may be required to work in different areas of the business unit.
- Duties include customer service, stock handling, vehicle assistance, wash bay activities and general operational support.
- Applicants should be willing to perform physically demanding duties where required.
- Candidates should follow all company policies and procedures.
- The successful applicant is expected to uphold and promote the company’s values and culture.