Education and Experience:In order to be considered for retail jobs at Mr Price (and most other retailers), there are two primary categories of requirements: education and experience, as well as skills.
Education:Typically, a high school diploma or Grade 12 is the minimum educational requirement for most retail positions at Mr Price. This level of education ensures a basic foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for the job.
Experience:While having previous experience in retail is advantageous, it is not always a mandatory requirement, especially for entry-level positions. However, for certain leadership roles or specialized departments, some level of prior retail experience may be necessary. This experience is often expected to be within the range of 0-2 years.
By considering both education and experience, Mr Price aims to ensure that their retail staff possess the necessary qualifications and capabilities to excel in their roles.
Skills:Customer Service: The most crucial skill for any retail job is customer service. Interacting with customers requires being friendly, helpful, and patient.
Communication: Effective communication with customers is essential, both verbally and non-verbally. This involves active listening and the ability to explain products or store policies clearly.
Sales: While not always mandatory, some retail positions involve sales. Having the ability to recommend products and close a sale is a valuable skill to possess.
Cash Handling: Comfort with handling cash, making change, and operating a cash register is often required in retail roles.
Math: Basic math skills are necessary for cashier duties and inventory management.
Availability: Retail often demands flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Being willing to work these shifts is important.
Teamwork: Retail operates in a team environment, so it is crucial to work well with colleagues and supervisors.
Additional Skills: Depending on the specific role, additional skills may be desired. This could include knowledge of a particular product line, computer literacy, or strong organizational skills.
Mr Price provides a wide range of job opportunities within their stores and company as a whole. Here are several categories available:
Should you apply?
Absolutely! Just be sure you fit the criteria:
- Final year students
- Available in June/July
- Degree/Diploma in Fashion design, Clothing management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Property, Human Resources, Marketing
Opportunities for recent graduates.
We like to see the potential in people, even when they’re just starting out, and so we recruit graduates into PERMANENT entry level roles all year round.
These positions come up in areas across the business, from Merchandise Buying and Planning to Marketing and IT, to name a few.
So how do you apply? Just keep checking our Job Search Page for our Grad Vacancies, or sign up for alerts and we’ll let you know when something becomes available. Simple.
work experience programme
But what if I am still studying, you may ask?
Well we offer a fantastic 3 week Workplace Experience Programme that runs during the June/July vacation period every year! If you are a final year student (i.e. 3rd year or Honours level), you can apply to join us at our Mr Price Group HQ in Durban and see what we are all about.
This is our way of showing you the ropes, and getting to know you a little better!
Here’s how to apply for a Mr Price job:
- Visit the MRP Careers website.
- Click on “Job Search”.
- You can browse the vacancies or use the search function to find a specific role.
- When you find a job you’re interested in, click on it to learn more about the responsibilities and requirements.
- If you’re still interested after reading the details, click on the “Apply Now” button.
- You may need to create a profile on the MRP Careers website before you can apply.
- The application process will likely involve submitting your resume and cover letter.
To obtain further details regarding the application process for job opportunities at Mr Price, kindly visit their official careers website or access https://mrpcareers.com/create-your-profile/. Mr Price exclusively conducts its hiring procedures through their dedicated careers website at https://mrpcareers.com/.