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As a p40-hour worker you "merchandise"' "be a cashier" "store room control","floor sales man","visual merchandiser" and the hours you put in are alot for someone who doesn't have a basic salary..the R20.14 is too little for working 9'hours in a friday,6hours on a sunday,5 on a holiday,only have two days off in a week and one sunday in a month...

Pros: a good opportunity
Cons: less pay and long working hours..

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Good exeperience

I was working with guys most of the times on my shifts , I enjoy working as a team because as a team we make work to improve also attracting custommers to come I enjoy sharing work tooic while Im working thou I am Busy with work , buth when Im working underpreasure I dont speak to anyone I keep my self busy with work Sometimes its hard working there because on Peak term on the company we work underpreasure in order to finish the work on time that was the Challenge we had . The thing that I have learnt there is time management while we working we knew how to work on time and when to finish , I never leave unfinished work there Thank you

Pros: Senior Scanner
Cons: 5 hours Over time

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Adapted to alot of traits

Within the two years I have been in the company.I have adapted to alot of traits that helped me grow personally and professionaly.From leaving a client happy as they walk out the to getting a high percentage on my admin from the auditor.I learned to adhere to company's goals and objectives,using their keys strategy.We have a morning ring every morning before trading.Which gives us that energy and togetherness.I have learnt that teamwork is essential to reach the daily objectives & tasks given.We know what it means to be a leader or a partner.That daily motivation given although one would feel under the weather. I enjoy the daily budget challenges.We would compete and try making more than what we were actually told to make.So the turn over could be reached. There are times where you'd have to deal with difficult customer's,but always keeping in mind that customers are always right and they come first.Its not about me at the end of the day ,it's about the company and it's profile.

Pros: There's growth and warmth within the comapny
Cons: Working hours

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Excellent learning curve , growth as an individual .

A typical day at Refinery starts at 8:30 in the morning . A senior opens the store with a junior and the necessary preparations for start of day commence . The senior hands the till float to the junior which is recounted . Any other duties that were unable to be attended to due to time are attended to such as sweeping the floor , house keeping etc . A short tea break is also given to fuel everyone for the day . At 9:00 , the shop is open for business . My job as a junior is to attend to customers needs , tell them about the promotions and deals we have running in store for aswell as help them to find a size or help them choose a gift . I also run the till , so i see to any sale that needs to be finalised . Throughout the day I will try to keep the shop as neat as possible . If there are any markups or markdowns , such tasks are delegated . I also see to merchandising the stock and making the store look attractive . At the end of day , cash up is done and the store is neatened .

Pros: Flexible hours
Cons: Long hours

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Good communicator

I am good when it comes to communicating with people.i am a hard worker and I am friendly.i am a good listener and good when it comes to solving problems, I'm a humble person and dedicated to my job and I'm a time keeper.working at my company is way too good because you always busy helping customers having good conversations get to know people time and again. I really working with my co workers especially my manager was a good person who likes to joke a lot.

Pros: shop assistant
Cons: you work eight hours a day if it's overtime it's nine or ten,you don't get paid if you didn't come to work.you don't get a leave before working at a company for six months.you don't get end of year bonuses before working for a year.if something is missing in the shop it's either you pay it or get a warning

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Learnt a lot about leadership

The work environment was fun yet challenging. Being proactive was encouraged on all levels.Constant growth within the company relied on one's determination as top management could notice talent and hardwork

Pros: Great learning opportunity for anyone who wants to persue a career in retail
Cons: workload

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Good start for other skills

Refinery is a good place for anyone who needs an expiriment in the retail industry. You are introduced into so many thing you learn to solve problems etc.

Pros: I get the money to continue applying
Cons: long working hours and the salary is not enough i spend most of it on transport

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I'm a hard working person and I work good with people around me and I can work under pressure

I'm a hard working person and I work good with people around me and I can work under pressure I'm a hard working person and I work good with people around me and I can work under pressure I'm a hard working person and I work good with people around me and I can work under pressure

Pros: Great opportunity
Cons: Long working hours

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Typical work day

A typical day at Refinery is emts, replenishment of departments, tidying of store, assisting customers, making sales, we have regular customers so its easy to make a sale, we do laybs as well as accounts so we promote and drive that in order to make our daily targets

Pros: Straight hours, no sunday trade
Cons: Minimum salary

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it was a great learning curve and it was my opportunity to rise above my expectations

My most challenging aspects was to train the new staff members my workday as. a supervisor was admin most of the time daily tasking deployment and banking before my day really starts i have had an excellent relationship with my co workers because that is you second family apart from home i have enjoyed all the challenges all the dare to try moments most of all ive enjoyed working with different types of people ive learnt to interact with customers and treat your customers like family

Pros: Refinery have alot of benefits
Cons: N/a

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