Company: AFGRI
Position: Sales Clerk (Retail)
Reference Number: AO-2418
Location: Ogies, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Level: Skilled
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Job Overview
AFGRI is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Sales Clerk (Retail) to join its retail operations in Ogies. This opportunity is suited to an individual who enjoys working directly with customers, has an interest in sales and retail operations, and can assist with maintaining accurate stock levels.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day activities of the branch by serving walk-in customers, promoting relevant products, processing and receiving stock, and helping ensure that inventory records remain accurate.
This is a permanent position at skilled level and offers an opportunity for a candidate with retail sales experience to develop their career within a well-established agricultural and retail environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in the Sales Clerk position should meet the following basic requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- At least 1 year of experience in a direct sales environment.
- Good computer literacy.
- Strong customer service abilities.
- The ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
- A willingness to learn about the company’s products, procedures and retail operations.
Previous experience in a retail environment will be beneficial, particularly for candidates who have dealt directly with customers and have been responsible for sales or stock-related duties.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient service to customers visiting the branch and helping create a positive retail experience.
Key duties will include:
- Assisting walk-in customers with their product and service requirements.
- Providing accurate information about available products.
- Identifying opportunities to recommend additional products that may benefit customers.
- Supporting sales growth by promoting relevant products and services.
- Monitoring stock levels and identifying when additional inventory is required.
- Ensuring stock orders are placed through the appropriate supplier or procurement channels.
- Receiving incoming stock and checking quantities carefully.
- Verifying that received stock is correctly counted and accounted for.
- Working with the receiving department to ensure products are properly processed.
- Checking that stock is correctly priced.
- Conducting regular stock counts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Helping maintain accurate stock records and identifying discrepancies where necessary.
- Following relevant company policies, procedures and retail controls.
- Providing professional and helpful service to customers at all times.
Skills and Competencies
AFGRI is seeking someone who can combine strong customer service with good organisational and commercial awareness.
Important competencies include:
Customer Service: The ability to understand customer needs and provide helpful, professional assistance.
Interpersonal Skills: The successful applicant should be comfortable communicating and working with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
Business Acumen: An understanding of how customer service, product knowledge, sales and stock management contribute to branch performance.
Time Management: The ability to prioritise tasks and complete responsibilities efficiently in a busy retail environment.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for assigned duties, stock handling and customer service activities.
Customer Awareness: Understanding customer expectations and identifying suitable opportunities to improve their shopping experience.
Self-Development: A willingness to learn, improve existing skills and develop knowledge of AFGRI’s retail products and processes.
Conceptual Ability: The ability to understand instructions, procedures and operational requirements and apply them correctly.
Why This Opportunity?
The Sales Clerk role provides an opportunity for an experienced sales professional to gain further exposure to retail operations, customer service, stock control and product sales. Candidates who are reliable, organised and comfortable working with customers can use this position to build valuable experience across several areas of branch operations.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates their Grade 12 qualification, direct sales experience, customer service skills, computer literacy and relevant retail or stock-handling experience.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the Sales Clerk (Retail) – Ogies position using the official AFGRI recruitment process.
Reference: AO-2418
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive communication within 30 days after the closing date may consider their application unsuccessful.
The appointment will be made in accordance with AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy.
Applicants should also be aware that AFGRI will process personal information submitted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Applicants are encouraged to review the company’s HR Processing Notice before submitting their application.
Important: Make sure your application is submitted before the 17 August 2026 deadline and that your CV accurately reflects your qualifications and relevant sales experience.