Buyers Assistant Job 2026 Applications Open in Brackenfell, Western Cape

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A full-time Buyers Assistant opportunity is available in Brackenfell, Western Cape, for a candidate who can support buying operations through accurate administrative and data-related work.

Applicants should have a Grade 12 certificate, at least two years’ experience in a similar administrative or buying/planning support role, retail buying exposure and strong Excel skills.

QUICK FACTS

  • Closing Date: 2 October 2026
  • Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape
  • Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 certificate; 2+ years’ experience in a similar capacity or role; exposure to a retail buying environment; proficiency in MS Office with well-developed Excel skills

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Buyers Assistant role is a full-time position supporting the Foods Buying team with the operational and administrative functions involved in the buying process.

The successful candidate will work with the Buyer and Buying team to capture buying-related information, place and process orders, manage invoices and supplier information, respond to queries and check that data is accurate.

The role requires someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently while meeting expectations.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Applicants should have:

  • A Grade 12 certificate.
  • At least two years’ experience in a similar capacity or role, carrying out administrative functions and support related to the buying or planning process.
  • Exposure to a retail buying environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Well-developed Excel skills, including the ability to prepare detailed spreadsheets using formulas.
  • The ability to use purchasing software is desired.

PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS

  • Full-time employment.
  • Practical experience in buying administration and support.
  • Exposure to retail buying processes.
  • Experience working with suppliers, vendors, distribution centres and stores.
  • Experience using Excel, buying systems and purchasing-related processes.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

This opportunity can help you gain experience in:

  • Buying administration and operational support.
  • Retail pricing and product data management.
  • Processing purchase orders and invoices.
  • Working with supplier and vendor information.
  • Using Excel to prepare detailed spreadsheets and reports.
  • Managing product listings, ranging and deranging.
  • Quality checking and maintaining accurate records.
  • Working in a retail buying environment.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the Buyer to manage the Buying department.
  • Determine or extrapolate correct pricing for different units of measure to ensure the correct pack size, cost and unit sale price are loaded against the supplier vendor number.
  • Quality check product costs after Buyers set up listings, grouped by brand and store size, and immediately correct errors identified.
  • Capture and load retail prices accurately.
  • Resolve store queries raised as incidents in a timely manner and range or derange products as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and timely loading of newly listed products on the Buying platform as approved by the Buyer.
  • Set system flags to range or list products at store level.
  • Capture deranging in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing of invoices, costing documents, new article forms and supplier update documents.
  • Generate comprehensive reports for action and review by the Buyer.
  • Monitor and track progress and performance against KPIs.
  • Proactively resolve issues or escalate them to the Buyer when required.

LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS

Western Cape

  • Brackenfell — Ref No: SHO260923-5

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Review the requirements for the Buyers Assistant position.
  2. Ensure that you have a Grade 12 certificate and the required experience and retail buying exposure.
  3. Prepare your application and supporting information as required through the recruitment platform.
  4. Use the correct reference number: SHO260923-5.
  5. Submit your application before the closing date of 2 October 2026.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • The position is based in Brackenfell, Western Cape.
  • The closing date is 2 October 2026.
  • The source does not provide an application email address, postal address or additional application method.

FINAL WORD

The Buyers Assistant position offers full-time work in Brackenfell with experience in retail buying administration and support. Applicants should ensure they meet the stated requirements and submit their application before 2 October 2026.