Working in Retail in South Africa
About the Retail sector
Retail is the sale of goods and services to consumers, in contrast to wholesaling, which is the sale to business or institutional customers. A retailer purchases goods in large quantities from manufacturers, directly from or through a wholesaler, and then sells in smaller quantities to consumers for a profit. Retailers are the final link in the supply chain from producers to consumers.
Frequently asked questions
How many job openings are there for Retail in South Africa?
There are currently 12,788 job openings for Retail in South Africa.
Sources: ESCO (European Commission), O*NET (US DOL), Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA)
Data updated: August 2026