The Foschini Group (TFG) has opened applications for its 2026 December Seasonal Sales Associate and part-time festive retail positions across South Africa. Designed to manage high holiday foot traffic, these flexible contracts offer school leavers, university students, and unemployed youth a strong entry point into commercial retail operations, inventory risk management, and personal financial planning.
Participating TFG Retail Brands
TFG operates a diverse portfolio of specialty lifestyle, homeware, and apparel stores. Depending on branch demand in your province, seasonal openings are advertised across:
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Apparel & Footwear: Markham, Foschini, Exact, Jet, The Fix, Relay Jeans
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Sportswear & Athleisure: Sportscene, Totalsports, JD Sports
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Homeware & Jewelry: @home, Coricraft, Volpes, American Swiss, Sterns
Eligibility Criteria & Minimum Requirements
To qualify for shortlisting during the December festive recruitment drive, candidates must meet the following standards:
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Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen with a valid green barcoded ID or Smart ID card.
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Education: Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12 (a Matric certificate is advantageous).
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Availability: Full flexibility to work peak retail hours, including weekends, public holidays, and extended December trading hours.
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Transport: Reliable transport to and from the assigned shopping mall or retail branch.
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Skills & Attitude: Strong communication skills, customer-centric mindset, ability to work under pressure, and a genuine interest in retail sales.
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Experience: Previous retail, cashier, or customer service experience is beneficial but not strictly mandatory.
Key Duties & Store Responsibilities
Successful applicants will support permanent store teams across front-of-house and stockroom operations:
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Customer Engagement & Sales: Greeting shoppers, identifying product needs, recommending merchandise, and driving daily store sales targets.
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Point-of-Sale & Account Growth: Assisting customers at checkout counters and promoting TFG rewards and store credit accounts.
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Merchandising & Floor Standards: Unpacking new deliveries, tagging items, replenishing stock on the sales floor, and maintaining clean visual displays.
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Stock Loss Prevention: Monitoring floor activity and following store security procedures to minimise inventory shrinkage.
Estimated Salary & Shift Structure
TFG structures its part-time and seasonal contracts around guaranteed monthly hour brackets rather than fixed full-time salaries:
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40-Hour Contracts: Ideal for weekend-only shifts, typically yielding between R1,400 and R1,900 per month depending on Sunday and public holiday rates.
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120-Hour Contracts: The standard festive allocation, typically yielding between R4,200 and R5,500 per month in line with South African Wholesale and Retail Sectoral Determination minimum wage rates.
Financial Planning & Retail Risk Management
Earning a seasonal income during December creates an immediate opportunity to build personal financial stability while gaining insight into commercial retail operations. Seasonal associates are encouraged to allocate a portion of their festive wages toward emergency savings, tertiary registration fees, or personal medical and funeral cover policies. On the shop floor, strictly following point-of-sale cash-handling rules and inventory audit protocols protects store margins and demonstrates the financial accountability needed for permanent employment offers in January.
Required Documents & Application Steps
All applications are processed online through TFG’s official recruitment system. Prepare certified digital copies (PDF format) of the following before starting:
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Updated CV highlighting availability and any customer-facing experience.
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South African ID (clear copy of both sides if using a Smart ID).
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Highest School Certificate (Matric certificate or latest school report).
How to Apply Online:
Sales Associate (120hr) – Sportscene – Gugulethu (Maternity Cover)
Maternity Cover Sales Associate (120hr) – Totalsports- Montana
Sales Associate (120hr) – Jet – Baywest Port Elizabeth (Maternity Cover)
Sales Associate (40hr) – Jet – Etwatwa
Seasonal Sales Associate (120hr) – Jet – Mountain Hill
Sales Associate (120hr) – The Fix – Kuruman (maternity Cover)
Sales Associate (40hr) – The Fix – Tygervalley
Sales Associate (40hr) – Markham -Dwarsloop Mall
Sales Associate (120hr) – Markham – Promenade (Maternity Cover)
Sales Associate (120hr) – Relay Jeans – Kathu Mall (Maternity Cover)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can university and TVET college students apply for TFG December seasonal jobs? Yes. TFG actively recruits students looking for holiday work during the November–December recess, provided you are available to work weekends, public holidays, and extended festive trading hours.
2. Does TFG charge any application or placement fees? No. Applying through the official TFG careers portal is completely free. Never pay anyone claiming to secure a retail interview or seasonal contract on your behalf.
3. How long does TFG take to respond after applying? Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within two to four weeks for telephonic screening or an in-store interview. If you do not receive feedback within four weeks of applying, consider your application unsuccessful for that specific branch.
