Merchant Assistant

Build your place. Build your expertise.

Join South Africa's leading fashion retailer and become part of a high-performing Merchandise team as a Merchant Assistant where consistency, expertise and long-term contribution matter.

At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems, processes and general administration
• Timeously prepare samples for meetings maintain an efficient filing system
• Ensure consistent approach to admin within the department make suggestions for improvements sample control
• Ensure samples are provided to the relevant parties timeously (Supplier, Buyer, and Quality Assurance)
• Maintain fit rails co-ordinate the movement of samples between departments
• Maintain an organised archive area

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Previous administration experience in a similar role

Competencies

Essential Competencies:

• Computer literate (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Behavioural:

• A sense of urgency with high energy
• Attention to detail
• Friendly, team orientated nature
• Good communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Organised and systematic
• Deadline driven and proactive
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment