General Assistant

Main Purpose of the Position:

To ensure that the store is kept clean at all times and to assist with general duties.

Key Responsibility Areas:

· Showroom windows / walls are cleaned

· Move furniture /bedding weekly to clean areas not in eyesight and hard to reach areas twice a week

· Maintenance of carpets/ titles by vacuuming or mopping all floors.

· Remove all smalls/items from shelves to dust and wipe shelves. Clean smalls/items before re-packing on cleaned shelves

· Maintenance of point-of-Sale areas by wiping desks with damp cloth and applicable cleaning materials as well as computers, telephones, and all equipment

· Provide assistance on truck arrivals

· Unwrap units/items delivered and placed in designated areas

· Careful handling of stock and /or company property to ensure no damages/ stains to products

· Spring clean kitchen by cleaning wall tiles, bins, microwaves and refrigerator weekly.

· Bins to be emptied daily and washed weekly

· Provide assistance with packaging wrapping of units/ items purchased. Items for collection are clearly marked.

· Lift heavy units/ items for loading in customer vehicles.

· Physical moving/ lifting of units / items of furniture as per request by customer or manager

· Fulfil manager’s requests to run errands pertaining to showroom

· Request an invoice from the staff/ manager before allowing any item that leaves the Store/ Showroom

Experience and competencies required:

· Matric

· Previous related experience (advantageous)

Attributes:

· Energy and drive

· Excellence Orientation

· Self Confidence

· Rule Orientation

· Friendly and engaging personality

· Attention to detail

· Time management

· Must be able to work under pressure

· Ethical Behaviour

· Customer Service Orientation

· Verbal & written communication

· Must be helpful and polite

· Should be physically fit as they will be on their feet for most of the day and may be required to lift large amounts of stock.

Work Location: In person