Plumbing Countersales Assistant (Hardware)

Plumbing Countersales Assistant (Hardware)


Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:
PE006597/AS

Date posted:
Friday, May 15, 2026

Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:
Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client base in Gqeberha, in the hardware industry, is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Plumbing Countersales Assistant to join their team.
POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
• Assisting customers with plumbing and hardware products
• Providing product advice and recommendations
• Processing sales and quotations
• Maintaining stock levels and shelf displays
• Ensuring excellent customer service at all times

Minimum requirements:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Previous experience in hardware and plumbing
• Basic knowledge of plumbing materials and fittings
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work accurately with stock and pricing
• Computer literacy
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work retail hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
Q Which documents are required to apply for cleaning staff positions through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank details uploaded to the ESSA system by 31 December 2025. No matric certificate or prior experience is mandatory for registration.
Q How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Overtime above 45 hours must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
Q What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
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