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PEP Stores Is Hiring Service Assistants – No Experience Needed, Just Grade 10!


PEP Invites Suitable Applicants to Apply for Their Service Assistant (A2) Vacancies – 7-Month Fixed-Term Contract. The Closing Date Is Approaching Soon!

If you’re looking for an entry-level job that offers real work experience, a chance to grow your skills, and be part of a popular South African retail brand, then this opportunity is for you!
PEP Stores, the country’s biggest single-brand retailer, is hiring Service Assistants (A2) for a 7-month fixed-term contract. This job is perfect for someone with Grade 10, no formal work experience, and a strong willingness to work hard and help out wherever needed.


Why Work at PEP?

PEP isn’t just a store – it’s a family. Known for low prices, friendly service, and community values, PEP gives millions of South Africans access to affordable clothing and household items. When you join PEP, you join a team that believes in helping people grow, treating customers like family, and making a real difference every day.

Whether this is your first job or a stepping stone toward your career goals, PEP is the perfect place to start.


Job Overview

  • Job Title: Service Assistant (A2)
  • Contract Type: Fixed-Term (7 Months)
  • Location: Nationwide (apply through your local PEP branch or online)
  • Reference Number: PEP-1904
  • Work Level: Skilled
  • Closing Date: Not officially listed, but apply immediately
  • Salary: Market Related
  • EE Position: Yes

What You’ll Do in This Role

As a Service Assistant, your job is to keep the store and office spaces clean, safe, and ready for daily use. You will also be expected to help with small tasks that support your fellow staff members.

Your daily duties will include:

  • Cleaning toilets, passages, and offices to maintain hygiene and tidiness
  • Removing garbage and keeping the work area waste-free
  • Assisting with setting up boardrooms for meetings
  • Helping move furniture or equipment when needed
  • Making sure the workplace is ready for staff and customers
  • Responding to ad hoc (last-minute) requests from supervisors
  • Being a team player and lending a hand wherever needed

What You Need to Apply

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Must be physically fit and able to handle work that requires bending, lifting, and standing for long periods
  • Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
  • A positive attitude and eagerness to help
  • Previous cleaning or assistant experience is a bonus, but not required
  • Passion for delighting customers and working with people
  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Why This Job Matters

This isn’t just a cleaning job. It’s a chance to join one of South Africa’s top retail companies, gain real work experience, and possibly grow into future roles.

If you:

  • Need a job right now
  • Have no formal experience but want to prove yourself
  • Want to work in a clean, organized, and friendly team
  • Are ready to show your reliability and good character
  • Want to build a long-term future in retail

Then this PEP job is for you.


How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly via:

  • The PEP Careers Portal
  • Your nearest PEP Store (ask a store manager about available posts)

Make sure you have:

  • A copy of your Grade 10 certificate
  • A brief CV (mention volunteer work or school leadership roles, if any)
  • A clear contact number

Apply as soon as possible, as positions may be filled quickly due to high demand.


Final Thoughts

Getting a job at PEP is more than just getting paid — it’s about joining a team that values people and works together.
This 7-month contract is ideal if you’re looking to gain real experience, prove yourself in a respected company, and possibly grow into a more permanent role.

Take that first step. Start building your career at PEP today.

Published by
Ronald Williams

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