Footgear is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing footwear retailers — the home of discounted branded shoes and sneakers, with stores in malls and main streets across every province. Growth means hiring: Footgear takes on cashiers, stock packers and sales assistants nationwide, and most entry-level posts need only Grade 10 with no work experience. That makes it one of the most accessible retail employers in the country. This guide covers the jobs Footgear hires for, the requirements, and both official ways to apply — online and in store.
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About Footgear
Footgear sells branded footwear and apparel at discounted prices, and its footprint has expanded rapidly — including taking over stores from other retailers — with branches from Cape Town’s suburbs to Polokwane, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein and everywhere between. The group also acquired well-known footwear brands’ retail operations, so new store openings are a regular source of jobs.
Jobs Footgear hires for
In stores (entry level — the main intake)
- Cashier – tills, cash and card payments
- Sales Assistant – helping customers find sizes and styles, driving sales on the floor
- Stock Packer – receiving, unpacking and shelving stock
- Stock Counting Clerk – stock takes and counts
- Cleaner – keeping the store presentable
Skilled and management
- Store Supervisor / Assistant Manager
- Store Manager – running the store, team and targets (retail experience required)
- Area/Regional Managers
Support and head office
- Admin, finance, buying, planning and logistics roles, advertised as they open
- Distribution/warehouse posts supporting the store network
Requirements for entry-level posts
Footgear’s entry bar is lower than most retailers:
- Minimum Grade 10 — Matric is an advantage but not required for cashier, packer and cleaner posts
- No work experience needed — training is given
- Valid South African ID
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Teamwork, good communication and interpersonal skills
- Availability for retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Honesty and reliability — tills and stock are trust positions, and checks are standard in retail
Supervisor and manager posts require retail experience with contactable references.
Documents to prepare
- Updated CV – short and neat, with contact details, education, availability and references
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your Grade 10 report or Matric certificate — Footgear specifically asks for the certified qualification copy with in-store applications
- Any retail reference letters
Keep PDFs for the online route and printed copies for store drops.
How to apply for Footgear jobs: step by step
Footgear runs two official routes, and using both doubles your visibility.
Option 1: Apply online through the Footgear careers portal
Footgear’s recruitment runs on an online portal (hosted at footgear.mcidirecthire.com, linked from footgear.co.za):
- Open the portal and browse Current Opportunities — filter by location (Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State and more), job type (permanent, contract, temp) and work level.
- Click into a vacancy, check the requirements and apply with your details and CV.
- No vacancy in your area right now? Use the portal’s Upload CV option — your details go into Footgear’s database, and they contact you when a suitable post opens. This matters at Footgear: posts open as new stores launch, and the database is where recruiters look first.
Option 2: Hand in your CV at your nearest Footgear store
Footgear officially accepts in-store applications for entry-level posts:
- Visit your nearest Footgear during a quiet time (weekday mornings).
- Bring your CV plus a certified copy of your Grade 10 certificate (or Matric) and ID.
- Dress neatly — sneakers welcome, it’s a footwear store — ask for the manager, and say which post you’re applying for.
- Repeat at other branches within reach, and follow up after a week or two.
Watch for these openings
- New store openings — Footgear is expanding fast, and every new branch hires a full local team. “Opening Soon” signage means get your CV in immediately.
- Festive season (roughly September to December) — seasonal cashier and packer intakes open nationwide and are the easiest first job in retail.
- Job boards — Footgear posts also appear on Indeed and other boards; set an alert for “Footgear” plus your town.
What happens after you apply
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed at the store — expect questions about availability, customer service and honesty, with reference checks before appointment. New hires train on the job: tills, stock systems and the sales floor.
Interview tips
- Lead with availability: weekends, month-end and December are retail’s busiest times.
- Show sneaker/footwear interest — knowing the brands on the shelves is a genuine advantage in a footwear store.
- Prepare for “how would you help a customer who can’t find their size?”
- Mention that you live near the store.
- Bring your certified documents even if you applied online.
Never pay to apply
Footgear does not charge application fees — not online, not in store. Fake recruitment pages charging “registration fees” in retailers’ names circulate constantly on Facebook and WhatsApp; the only real Footgear applications are the free ones through the official portal or at the store itself. If money is asked for, it’s a scam.
Summary
Footgear hires cashiers, sales assistants, stock packers, stock counting clerks, cleaners and managers across South Africa — with entry-level posts needing only Grade 10 and no experience. Apply online through the Footgear careers portal (and upload your CV to the database if nothing’s open in your area yet), hand in your CV with a certified Grade 10/Matric copy at your nearest store, and watch new store openings and the festive season for the easiest entry. Applying is completely free.
Good luck with your application.
APPLY NOW ON THE FOOTGEAR CAREERS PORTAL