Old Khaki December Festive Season Contract Positions

Old Khaki Invites Applications for December Festive Season Contract Positions – Closing Date: 13 October 2025

Old Khaki, one of South Africa’s most loved lifestyle and fashion brands, is calling on energetic, customer-focused individuals to apply for their December Festive Season Contract Positions. If you love fashion, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a busy retail environment, this is your chance to join a vibrant team for the exciting festive period.

This short-term opportunity is perfect for students, young job seekers, or anyone looking to gain retail experience during the holiday season. Old Khaki offers a fun, fast-paced environment where your passion for people and style can shine.

About the Opportunity

Every December, Old Khaki opens its doors to new team members to help handle the busy festive shopping season. As a Festive Season Sales Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering an amazing shopping experience to every customer who walks into the store.

You’ll help with sales, stock management, and visual merchandising while ensuring that customers receive friendly, helpful service. This role is hands-on, people-focused, and perfect for those who enjoy being part of a dynamic retail team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As part of the Old Khaki festive team, your main responsibilities will include:

Exceeding customer expectations by using effective selling techniques.
Ensuring all individual sales targets are achieved consistently.
Following all stock loss prevention controls within the store.
Identifying opportunities to increase sales and improve store performance.
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-presented store at all times.
Upholding the brand’s visual merchandising standards to optimise sales.
Greeting customers warmly and creating a welcoming shopping experience.
Helping to create a positive, energetic, and fun work environment.

Your contribution will help keep Old Khaki’s festive season running smoothly while ensuring that every customer leaves the store happy and satisfied.

What Old Khaki is Looking For

Old Khaki is looking for individuals who are friendly, confident, and passionate about customer service. You don’t need years of experience — just the right attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Behavioural Qualities:

Honesty when handling cash and financial transactions.
Ability to build and maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues.
Openness to innovation and change, especially during busy festive trading periods.
Adaptability — able to think quickly and handle unexpected situations calmly.
Taking ownership of your role and responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this festive season opportunity, you should meet the following criteria:

Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification (advantageous).
At least 6 months of retail experience (preferred but not essential).
Clear criminal record.
Proficient in English with good communication skills.
A strong focus on customer service.
Friendly, confident, and engaging personality.
Willingness to work Monday to Sunday, including public holidays and extended hours during the busy December season.

Why Join Old Khaki This Festive Season?

Working at Old Khaki during the festive season is more than just a temporary job — it’s a chance to be part of something exciting and rewarding. You’ll work in a creative, fashion-forward environment surrounded by a supportive team that values energy, passion, and positivity.

You’ll gain real retail experience, develop customer service skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in one of South Africa’s leading lifestyle brands. For many, seasonal work at Old Khaki has been the first step toward a long-term career in retail.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and want to be part of Old Khaki’s festive family, apply now before the closing date: 13 October 2025.

Visit the Cape Union Mart Group careers portal (Old Khaki is part of the same group) and look for the “Old Khaki December Festive Season Contract” vacancy.

Apply Now

Make sure to submit a well-written CV that includes your retail experience (if any), contact details, and availability for the festive season.

A Perfect Chance to Shine

The festive season is one of the most exciting times of the year for retail — and for you, it could be the start of something bigger. If you love working with people, enjoy a challenge, and want to be part of a stylish and energetic brand, don’t miss this opportunity.

Join Old Khaki and make this December one to remember — full of experience, growth, and fun in a lively retail atmosphere.

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