Buyers Assistant Job Opportunity at Shoprite

Alright, let me try to tackle this. The user wants me to rewrite a job post to make it more professional and natural, with a clean format using simple English. They specified not to include any unnecessary tags, just plain formatted text starting with a span.

First, I’ll look at the original job description. It’s a bit messy, with some HTML tags and inconsistent formatting. My goal is to organize the information clearly and make it more readable.

Starting with the job title and location. The original has “Closing Date” first, but usually, job titles come first. I’ll lead with the title, then location, and then the closing date and reference number. That makes more sense for a job ad.

Next, the purpose of the job. The original says “Main Purpose of the Job” but it’s a bit redundant. I’ll simplify it to “Purpose of the Job” and make the description concise.

For the key responsibilities, the original lists them as “Key Performance Area” but “Key Responsibilities” sounds better. I’ll bullet-point these for clarity. The original has some items like “Filing” and “Data Capturing” as separate lines, but combining related tasks under subheadings like “Administrative Support” and “Communication” might make it cleaner.

Qualifications and experience are straightforward. I’ll keep them simple and to the point. The original mentions “Knowledge and Skills” separately, but I can merge them into one section for brevity.

The user emphasized simple English, so I’ll avoid jargon and keep sentences short. Also, ensuring that the HTML is minimal, just using span, p, ul, li, and strong tags for formatting, nothing more.

I should check if all the important details from the original are included—like the job type, location, responsibilities, and requirements. Missing anything could be a problem.

Finally, I’ll review the rewritten version to ensure it’s neat, professional, and flows naturally. Making sure the closing date and reference number are still there but placed appropriately.

Okay, let me put this all together now.

Buyers Assistant

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Reference: SHO250522-4

Purpose of the Role:
Support our buying team with accurate data capture, supplier/store communication, and general administration to ensure smooth retail operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and maintain buying system data (costings, pricing, orders)
• Handle supplier and store inquiries via email/phone
• Prepare ranging instructions and store allocations
• Generate supplier/store performance reports
• Provide administrative support to Buyers

Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate
• 1+ years office administration/data entry experience
• Proficient in MS Office and typing (speed & accuracy)
• Familiarity with buying systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail

We Offer:

• Permanent employment opportunity
• Retail industry experience