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Job Description
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:10th March,2026

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The Opportunity:

• Poetry is seeking a refined, brand-conscious and commercially aware Senior Graphic Designer to lead the visual rollout of marketing campaigns across all touchpoints.
• This role is central to translating creative direction into beautifully executed, cohesive, and brand-aligned campaign assets. Working closely with the Creative Lead, Art Director and Copywriter, you will bring ideas to life across print, digital, ecommerce, packaging and social ensuring every visual expression reflects the Poetry aesthetic and enhances customer engagement.
• We’re looking for a designer with a sophisticated eye, exceptional attention to detail, and the confidence to take ownership of campaign execution from concept to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Stewardship & Campaign Rollout

• Lead the visual execution of seasonal campaigns and brand collateral across all channels.
• Develop and present campaign style guides to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Maintain and evolve Poetry’s visual language while honouring established brand guidelines.
• Ensure every asset is visually exceptional, accurate, and on-brand.

Multi-Channel Design Execution

• Design across print, packaging, in-store collateral, email, ecommerce, and social media.
• Apply strong layout, typography and formatting expertise across multiple formats and platforms.
• Design with commercial awareness — understanding customer mindset and campaign objectives.

Collaboration & Production

• Work closely with creative, marketing and cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Liaise with printers and production partners to ensure quality output and brand integrity.
• Incorporate feedback constructively while maintaining high creative standards.

Ownership & Accountability

• Take full ownership of timelines and delivery deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy, readiness and technical precision in all artwork.
• Proactively communicate around project updates and shifting priorities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in graphic design, preferably within fashion, retail or lifestyle brands.
• Proven experience executing multi-channel marketing campaigns at scale.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop essential).
• Strong understanding of print production, packaging and digital design best practice.
• Experience working within traffic or project management systems.
• A portfolio that demonstrates refined aesthetic judgment and brand consistency.

Who You Are:

• Deeply aligned with the Poetry brand and aesthetic sensibility.
• Highly organised and deadline-driven.
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Curious, creatively inspired and attuned to evolving design trends.
   

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Job Description
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 March,2026

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Job Description
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 March,2026

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Job Description
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:13th March,2026

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Job Description
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:13th March,2026

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities  

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques. 
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently. 
• Ability to maximize and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover. 
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers. 
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management. 
• 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. 
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store. 
• Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved. 
• Maintain housekeeping 
• Office Visual Merchandising communication to optimize sales. 
• Implement window campaigns align with the company's brand standards and marketing objectives. 
• Implement seasonal and promotional displays timeously. 
• Ensure all visual merchandising elements, including window displays, in-store displays, and signage, are current, clean, and well-maintained. 
• Execute Visual Merchandising instructions from the Head Office team to ensure that the brand strategy is maintained. 

Behavioural Requirements  

• A passion for retail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences 
• Well-spoken with effective communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and use initiative. 
• Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 
• Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure. 
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization. 
• Methodical, detail-orientated, and accurate. 
• Strong creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into functioning displays. 
• Trustworthy and honest. 
• Time management. 
• Solution driven. 

Minimum Requirement 

Essential: 

• Matric or Equivalent. 
• 12 months retail experience.  

Advantageous:  

• 1-year visual merchandising in-store experience. 
• Microsoft Computer Proficiency. 
• Knowledge of current fashion trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for). 

Special conditions of employment:  

• Clear Credit and Criminal record. 
• Willing and able to work retail hours. 
• Willing and able to assist with new store openings in the area. 
• South African citizen

Deadline:13th March,2026

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• Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end to end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
• Implement the Allocation strategy according to store turnover and profile
• Ensure all stock in the DC is allocated effectively based on trade and store performance
• Analytical support and feedback to influence the Planning and Buying teams
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis
• Reporting and recommendations regarding store performance – this role plays a crucial link between stores and the merchandise team
• Liaising with suppliers, stores and the Distribution Centre regarding queries
• Replenishment management
• Effective communication with stores and field
• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action
• Regular store visits where appropriate

Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years’ experience as a Retail/Merchandise/Product/Store Allocator within a retail environment
• Matric & qualification in a related field (BCom or Business related)
• A high degree of numeracy and a detailed and strategic approach to work
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
• Sound decision-making ability
• Must have excellent MS Office (Excel at an advanced level) skills and/or other Planning Tools

Job Related Behavioural Competencies.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Eagerness to learn.
• Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.
• Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
• Team player
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills

Deadline:20th March,2026

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Job Description

• Our Finance Team is looking for a dynamic and extremely capable candidate who has the ability to work both independently and with others. Furthermore, strong communicate skills and relationship-building capabilities at all levels will be a great asset.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsibility for daily reconciling of store bank accounts and control accounts
• Follow up on any discrepancies noted during the reconciliation process and action accordingly
• Checking of daily cash deposits and petty cash transactions.
• Responsible for all customer and store queries relating to POS transactions
• Allocating of third party payments and transactions, including but not limited to RCS
• Prepare customer refunds where required.
• Able to operate across various legal entities within the Group, which includes entities outside of South Africa
• Prepare and capture inter-group invoices.
• Assist in ad-hoc management and audit queries.
• Providing superior customer service and administrative support

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is essential
• Any tertiary Accounting certificate / Diploma will be beneficial

Role requirements:

• Knowledge of store day end processes regarding cash-ups and stock movements.
• Experience working with cashbooks (added advantage: Sage cashbook)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise accordingly
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment within time constraints

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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability, by monitoring stock related risks.
• To deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately. 
• Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
• Implement all company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining health & safety practices

Behavioural Requirements:  

• Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
• Inspirational leadership & passion
• Taking ownership
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
• Thinking adaptability
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures.
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

 Minimum Requirements: 

• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Clear Criminal record
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience 
• Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum.

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Job Description
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:12th March,2026

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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability, by monitoring stock related risks.
• To deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately. 
• Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
• Implement all company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining health & safety practices

Behavioural Requirements:  

• Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
• Inspirational leadership & passion
• Taking ownership
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
• Thinking adaptability
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures.
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

 Minimum Requirements: 

• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Clear Criminal record
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience 
• Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum.

Deadline:12th March,2026