Grade 12 applicants with an interest in fashion, retail and customer service can apply for permanent part-time positions at Adidas stores in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
The roles combine sales, point-of-sale transactions, merchandising, stock movement, loss prevention and customer styling. Employees are also expected to build product knowledge through in-store and digital training and gain a better understanding of store performance through tools such as Power BI.
Available locations include Roodepoort, Gandhi Square, Bellville, Eastpoint Galleria and Canal Walk.
What will you do as an Adidas Permanent Part-Timer?
The role supports the day-to-day running of the store while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
You can expect to:
- Welcome and assist customers
- Help customers find suitable products
- Process sales transactions
- Handle cash and card payments
- Support product ticketing
- Check received products against paperwork
- Move stock from the stockroom to the sales floor
- Help maintain merchandise displays
- Support store housekeeping
- Protect company assets
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Follow loss-prevention procedures
- Participate in product and role training
The position combines customer-facing work with practical store operations.
How will you work with customers?
Customer service is a major part of the role.
You will be expected to greet customers, understand what they are looking for and help them select suitable products.
During busy periods, you may also work as a greeter at the store entrance.
Adidas is looking for applicants who are confident communicating with customers and who enjoy helping people put together the look they want.
Will you work at the till?
Yes. Permanent Part-Timers may process regular sales transactions involving:
- Cash
- Credit payments
- Other accepted payment methods
You will need to become comfortable using the point-of-sale system and follow the correct store procedures when processing transactions.
Accuracy and integrity are important because the role involves customer payments and company assets.
How does selling form part of the job?
The position includes active selling rather than simply assisting customers.
You may use techniques such as:
- Suggesting additional products
- Explaining product features
- Providing technical product information
- Helping customers compare options
- Supporting store sales targets
Good product knowledge can help you make more relevant recommendations.
Will you work with fashion and styling?
Yes. Adidas specifically values candidates who enjoy fashion and feel confident helping customers create different looks.
This means the role combines customer service with product knowledge, styling and sales.
Previous fashion retail experience can help, but it is not essential.
How does merchandising fit into the role?
You may assist with developing and maintaining merchandise displays according to instructions from store management.
This can include:
- Moving products onto the sales floor
- Keeping displays organised
- Supporting product presentation
- Following store display schedules
Good merchandising helps customers discover products and supports overall store performance.
What is Power BI used for in the role?
Employees are expected to become familiar with Power BI tools to better understand store performance.
This can include visibility into areas such as:
- Store performance
- Best-selling products
- Products that are not selling as expected
This gives the role an analytical element alongside normal retail work.
You do not need to be a data analyst, but becoming comfortable with store performance information can help you understand which products and sales activities are performing well.
Will you receive training?
Yes. Employees are expected to participate in in-store and digital training provided by Adidas.
Training can help build:
- Product knowledge
- Selling techniques
- Role-specific best practices
- Customer service skills
- Store procedures
The company uses training platforms such as Atticus and AREA for development.
What role does loss prevention play?
Part-Timers also help protect company assets.
You may need to:
- Monitor the sales floor
- Report suspicious behaviour
- Follow store security procedures
- Follow loss-prevention requirements
This helps reduce stock loss and supports a secure retail environment.
Who can apply?
Applicants need:
- Grade 12 or Matric
- 0 to 1 year of retail experience
Candidates should also:
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced retail environment
- Be enthusiastic
- Have an interest in fashion
- Be confident assisting customers
Previous fashion retail experience is highly regarded but is not essential.
What skills will help you succeed?
Useful qualities include:
- Strong customer-service orientation
- Passion for retail
- Initiative
- Clear communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Confidence
- Flexibility
You should also be able to work:
- During the week
- In the evenings
- On weekends
Retail schedules can change depending on store requirements.
Which Adidas stores are hiring?
Adidas Retail Crossing, Roodepoort
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Adidas Gandhi Square
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Adidas Access City, Bellville
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Adidas Eastpoint Galleria, Johannesburg
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Adidas Canal Walk
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Applicants should use the application link for the store where they want to be considered.
