Cape Union Mart Festive Season Jobs 2026: Sales Assistant Vacancies Across South Africa
Cape Union Mart is recruiting for a large number of festive season and retail vacancies across South Africa.
The available opportunities include Festive Season Contracts, Sales Assistant positions, Shift Supervisors, Shift Leaders and other retail and corporate roles across brands such as Cape Union Mart, Old Khaki and Poetry.
The festive season vacancies are available in provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West.
Some of the seasonal contracts are specifically advertised with monthly working-hour requirements ranging from 120 to 160 hours per month.
Applicants interested in temporary retail work during the busy festive shopping period should check the location, hours and closing date of each vacancy carefully.
Cape Union Mart Jobs 2026 Overview
| Company/Brand | Job Type | Locations | Closing Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Union Mart | Festive Season Contract | Multiple provinces | October 2026 |
| Old Khaki | Festive Season Contract | Multiple provinces | October 2026 |
| Poetry | Festive Season Contract | Multiple provinces | October 2026 |
| Cape Union Mart | Fixed-Term Sales Assistant | Gqeberha | 2 October 2026 |
| Cape Union Mart | Shift Supervisor | Eastern Cape | 2 October 2026 |
| Old Khaki | Part-Time Sales Assistant | Kraaifontein | 1 October 2026 |
| Cape Union Mart | Part-Time Sales Assistant | Hazyview | 1 October 2026 |
| Poetry | Fixed-Term Sales Assistant | Gqeberha | 1 October 2026 |
| Other positions | Various | South Africa | Various |
Cape Union Mart Festive Season Contracts 2026
The biggest group of vacancies consists of Festive Season Contracts.
These positions are particularly relevant to people looking for temporary retail employment during the busy November and December trading period.
KwaZulu-Natal Festive Season Jobs
Several Cape Union Mart and related brand positions are available in KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Union Mart – Pavilion Mall
Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 160 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Cape Union Mart – Watercrest Mall
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 120 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Cape Union Mart – Midlands Mall
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 120 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Cape Union Mart – Ballito Junction Mall
Location: Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 140 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Cape Union Mart – Ballito Lifestyle Mall
Location: Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 140 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Cape Union Mart – Shelly Beach Centre
Location: Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 120 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Cape Union Mart – Galleria Mall
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 120 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Old Khaki – Pavilion Mall
Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 160 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Poetry – Pavilion Mall
Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal
Hours: 160 hours per month
Closing Date: 3 October 2026
Eastern Cape Retail Jobs
Several opportunities are also available in Gqeberha and East London.
Fixed-Term Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart Greenacres
Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
This is a fixed-term Sales Assistant opportunity at Cape Union Mart Greenacres.
Shift Supervisor – Cape Union Mart Baywest
Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
The position is aimed at applicants with the experience required to supervise retail operations and support store teams.
Shift Supervisor – Cape Union Mart Vincent Park
Location: East London
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
Fixed-Term Sales Assistant – Poetry Walmer Park
Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
Closing Date: 1 October 2026
Shift Supervisor – Cape Union Mart Boardwalk PE
Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
Gauteng Festive Season Jobs
Cape Union Mart, Old Khaki and Poetry also have several festive season opportunities across Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The listed Johannesburg vacancies are divided into different areas.
Johannesburg West
- Old Khaki – JHB West
- Poetry – JHB West
- Cape Union Mart – JHB West
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Johannesburg East
- Old Khaki – JHB East
- Poetry – JHB East
- Cape Union Mart – JHB East
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Johannesburg South
- Old Khaki – JHB South
- Poetry – JHB South
- Cape Union Mart – JHB South
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Johannesburg North
- Old Khaki – JHB North
- Poetry – JHB North
- Cape Union Mart – JHB North
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Pretoria
A Festive Season Contract is available in Pretoria.
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
There is also a Poetry – Pretoria festive season opportunity.
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Irene/Centurion
Festive Season Contract – Irene/Centurion
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Vaal Mall
Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Limpopo Festive Season Jobs
Seasonal opportunities are also available in Limpopo.
Groblersdal
Festive Season Contract – Groblersdal
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Tzaneen
Festive Season Contract – Tzaneen
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Mall of the North
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Applicants interested in temporary retail work in Limpopo can consider the vacancies that match their preferred location.
Mpumalanga Festive Season Jobs
The listed Mpumalanga vacancies include:
Secunda
Festive Season Contract – Secunda
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Hazyview
Festive Season Contract – Hazyview
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
There is also a Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Hazyview position.
Closing Date: 1 October 2026
Nelspruit/Mbombela
Festive Season Contract – Nelspruit
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Highveld
Location: Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Middleburg
Festive Season Contract – Middleburg
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
North West Festive Season Jobs
Applicants in North West can also find seasonal retail opportunities.
Brits
Festive Season Contract – Brits/Wonderpark/Village
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Klerksdorp
Location: City of Matlosana Rural, North West
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Mooi Rivier
Location: Potchefstroom, North West
Closing Date: 17 October 2026
Rustenburg
Festive Season Contract – Rustenburg
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Western Cape Retail Vacancies
The company also has several permanent and supervisory opportunities in the Western Cape.
These include:
- Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant – Old Khaki, Cape Gate
- Shift Leader – Cape Union Mart, Tygervalley
- Shift Supervisor – Old Khaki, Somerset Mall
- Art Director – Cape Union Mart
- Merchandise Planner – Cape Union Mart
- Permanent Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart Travel and Safari
- AI Engineer
- Senior Systems Analyst – Point of Sale
- eCommerce Product Copywriter
- Remuneration and Benefits Specialist/Analyst
- Marker Maker
- Buyer – Poetry Homeware
There are also several Poetry vacancies in Paarl, including:
- Supervisor
- Store Leader
- Permanent Part-Time Sales Assistant
- Sales Assistant Visual Merchandiser
- Stockroom Controller
- Permanent Sales Assistant
- Visual Merchandiser
- Store Administrator
- Assistant Leader
Applicants should check the individual vacancy for the applicable closing date and requirements.
What Are Festive Season Contracts?
A festive season contract is a temporary employment opportunity designed to support retailers during periods of increased customer demand.
Retail stores often require additional employees during the busy shopping period, particularly around November, Black Friday and December.
Depending on the position, seasonal retail employees may assist with:
- Customer service
- Sales
- Stock handling
- Merchandising
- Maintaining store standards
- Processing customer purchases
- Replenishing products
- Supporting store operations
- Assisting customers on the shop floor
The exact duties and requirements depend on the individual vacancy.
Who Should Apply?
The festive season vacancies may be suitable for applicants interested in temporary retail employment.
People looking for retail experience can consider positions that match their qualifications and experience.
Applicants should carefully check each vacancy because not every position has the same requirements.
Sales Assistant positions and supervisory vacancies, for example, may have different experience requirements.
Important Festive Season Availability
Applicants applying for festive season work should consider their availability carefully.
Retail stores are generally particularly busy during the festive shopping period.
Candidates should therefore check the advertised working hours, contract period, location and any scheduling requirements before applying.
If you are applying specifically for a seasonal position, make sure you can commit to the period required by the employer.
How to Apply for Cape Union Mart Jobs
Applications should be submitted through the official Cape Union Mart careers platform.
Search for the position that matches your preferred:
- Brand
- Location
- Job type
- Experience level
- Working arrangement
When applying, ensure that your CV and application information are accurate and up to date.
Documents to Prepare
Before starting an application, it is useful to have:
- Updated CV
- Contact details
- Educational information
- Employment history, where applicable
- Relevant retail experience
- References, where requested
Make sure that your cellphone number and email address are correct so that the employer can contact you if you are shortlisted.
Cape Union Mart Festive Season Jobs Closing Dates
Applicants should not wait until the final day to apply.
The earliest closing dates among the vacancies listed above include:
1 October 2026
- Old Khaki – Cape Gate
- Cape Union Mart – Hazyview
- Poetry – Walmer Park
- Several Paarl vacancies
2 October 2026
- Cape Union Mart – Greenacres
- Cape Union Mart – Baywest
- Cape Union Mart – Vincent Park
- Old Khaki – Somerset Mall
3 October 2026
- Multiple Cape Union Mart, Old Khaki and Poetry festive season positions in KwaZulu-Natal
Other festive season contracts close between 15 and 17 October 2026, depending on location.
Some vacancies have different or no closing dates in the supplied listing, so applicants should check the individual vacancy before submitting an application.
Final Reminder
The Cape Union Mart Festive Season Jobs 2026 recruitment drive includes numerous temporary retail opportunities across South Africa, with positions available under Cape Union Mart, Old Khaki and Poetry.
The vacancies cover locations in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West.
If you are interested in festive season retail work, check the position closest to you, confirm the closing date and make sure you can meet the required working schedule.
Apply as early as possible, particularly for vacancies closing in early October 2026.
