Hot Jobs at Cape Union Mart

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural Requirements:   

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum Requirement. 

• 6 months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Deadline:11th October,2025

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product development aligned with brand specs
• Prepare accurate tech packs for suppliers
• Oversee the full sample sealing process—from development through bulk production
• Conduct seasonal fit reviews
• Pattern grading to brand/customer specs
• Provide technical support to the design team
• Maintain and update pattern block library and grading rules
• Manage strict quality standards and QA reports
• Develop supplier relationships; investigate quality issues
• Liaise with QC at the distribution centre and with both local and overseas factories for approvals and quality queries

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and tertiary qualification in fashion, clothing, textiles, or garment construction
• Factory experience is advantageous
• Preferably 5+ years in a similar role
• Valid driver’s license is a plus
• Experience in clothing retail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; intermediate to high Excel skills advantageous
• Strong garment and pattern construction knowledge

Competencies:

• Understanding of retail cycles and clothing construction processes
• Passion for design trends (local and international)
• Detail-oriented, solution-driven, proactive, lateral thinker
• Strong communication, stakeholder relationship-building
• Excellent prioritisation and time-management under pressure

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Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural Requirements:   

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum Requirement. 

• 6 months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)

Deadline:17th August,2025

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Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment. Have fun.
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved.

Behavioural Requirements:  

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Exceptional customer service

Minimum Requirement. 

Essential:

• Matric or Equivalent
• Up to 6 months retail experience 

Special conditions of employment: 

• Clear Credit and Criminal record
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• South African citizen

Advantageous: 

• 1 year work experience within retail.
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for) Willing and able to work retail hours.

Deadline:15th August,2025

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Job Description

• The Poetry Digital Marketing team is in search of a culture and brand fit Social Media Coordinator to join their team to take ownership of the day–to–day creation, implementation & rolling out of all relevant social media content & conversations across Facebook, Instagram & TikTok. The role will require the candidate to work effectively across multiple teams, including some external partners, to proactively & creatively deliver on monthly social media content plans that excite the Poetry community while achieving the relevant business objectives.
• It's important that we find individuals who are a great fit for our business. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have a high attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. This is a fast-changing role with evolving expectations, and we are looking for someone who has a natural aptitude for social media and problem-solving capabilities to push the digital boundaries. We're looking for people who embody our values of Trust, Innovation & Passion and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo.

Key Duties

• Day-to-day curation & deployment of required social media content across (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram + TikTok.
• Ideate & coordinate small scale digital content productions with the support of both internal & external teams in support of the brands’ low-fi & relatable content strategy.
• Compile monthly content calendars, alongside the broader brand & merchandise teams, to be executed across but not limited to Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.
• Conceptualize & brief all digital content requirements into the design studio in accordance with agreed lead times.
• Work closely with Community Managers & Customer Service to actively seek out and act on engagement opportunities within our online communities.
• Leverage & incentivize user generated content on our channels through the ideation & execution of competitions, giveaways or potential brand partnerships.
• Stay ahead of social media trends, seamlessly integrating emerging engagement tactics into content strategies.
• Deliver a monthly Social Media report, highlighting channel performance and key insights.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Matric and related tertiary education in digital content/marketing
• Ability to manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & TikTok) is essential
• Experience with editing platforms such as CapCut, Canva & Adobe premier is advantageous.
• Domain knowledge in retail, online advertising and eCommerce with strong affinity to Fashion, interiors & the Poetry brand.

Competencies

• Goal oriented, self-motivated & reliable – must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable – must enjoy working in a fast-paced and at times challenging environment
• Ability to work and build relationships cross-functionally and with a wide range of individuals with different skill sets
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong sense of ownership & responsibility – track record of performance meeting targets & objectives
• ‘Can do’ positive attitude – eager to grow, learn and develop your skills
• Decisive, structured and organised, with a keen eye for detail
• Fast learner with a strong aptitude for systems
• Passionate about social media, digital content, eCommerce and retail.