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Jet Store Hiring Now: Apply for Assistant Buyer Jobs

Jet Invites Suitably Qualified Applicants to Apply for Their Assistant Buyer Vacancies (X1 Post). The Closing Date for Applications is Not Yet Confirmed – Apply As Soon As Possible!

Are you passionate about fashion and retail? Do you enjoy being super organized, working with suppliers, and supporting a team behind the scenes? Jet, one of South Africa’s most loved retail brands, is now looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their amazing team. If you’re someone who’s always been interested in how clothes get from factories into stores, this could be the perfect job for you!

The role of an Assistant Buyer is a key part of the fashion retail world. You’ll be helping the main buyers by keeping everything running smoothly, making sure orders are placed on time, samples are managed properly, and that suppliers and teams stay in touch. Even if you don’t have a degree, this job could be your big break if you’ve got the right experience and attitude.

What Does an Assistant Buyer at Jet Do?

As an Assistant Buyer, your daily tasks will mostly include keeping things organized and making sure everything in the buying process works smoothly. Here’s a simple breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

Helping with admin work related to buying new stock.
Placing orders on time using the company’s systems.
Managing the sample room where all clothing samples are kept.
Using spreadsheets and reports to keep track of stock and orders.
Checking the quality of product samples.
Getting ready for presentations with your team.
Loading new products into the TFG system.
Talking to suppliers to make sure they give all the needed info.
Making changes to orders and telling the right people.
Helping customer service when there are product or pricing questions.
Watching over the order timeline to make sure items arrive on time.
Pulling reports about incoming stock and talking to suppliers for updates.
Helping move samples between stores and the production team.
Getting things ready for SWOT sessions (quarterly review meetings).
Doing comparison shopping to check what other stores are doing.
Preparing samples and images for sales reports and product meetings.
Supporting buyers with order placements and keeping the sample room tidy.
Helping with QA samples (quality assurance).

What Do You Need to Apply?

You don’t need to have a university degree, but having the right experience really helps. Here’s what Jet is looking for:

Matric (Grade 12), and a Higher Certificate or Diploma is a plus.
At least 5 years of experience doing admin work in buying.
Good understanding of how fashion retail works, especially the buying cycle.
Must know how to use a computer – especially Excel, Word, and email.

What Skills Are Important?

Jet is looking for someone who is:

Well-organized and knows how to plan their work.
Good at solving problems and thinking ahead.
Able to build relationships with suppliers and team members.
Aware of what’s happening in the market and uses that info to work better.

What Kind of Person Fits This Role?

Jet is not just hiring anyone – they want someone who really fits into their team. Here’s what kind of behavior and attitude they are looking for:

Someone who takes responsibility and follows through on tasks.
A person who is friendly, helpful, and works well with others.
You must show initiative and be motivated to do a great job.
High energy levels are a must!
You need to be flexible and able to handle more than one task at a time.
You should be good under pressure and able to solve problems quickly.
You’ll work with a team – so being a team player is very important.
And lastly, have a positive attitude every day.

Why Work at Jet and TFG?

Jet is part of TFG – a big family of 34 fashion and lifestyle brands. TFG is all about creating amazing shopping experiences and helping their staff grow. Working here means:

You get to grow your career in retail.
You’re part of a company that cares about people and wants you to succeed.
You’re working with a team that moves fast, learns quickly, and always puts the customer first.
Jet wants to be the most loved value retailer in Southern Africa – and you can be part of that journey.

Who Should Apply?

Anyone with the right experience and a love for fashion, organization, and teamwork! TFG supports employment equity, so people from designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Don’t Miss Out! This Is Your Chance to Start or Grow Your Career in Fashion Buying – Apply Now and Make Your Move!

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