About the role
Tuckshop Attendant
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions that have arisen at the Women's University in Africa.
BULAWAYO TUCKSHOP ATTENDANT
Job Summary:
The Tuckshop Attendant will manage the day-to-day operations of the WUA Bulawayo Satellite Campus Tuckshop, providing quality, affordable tuckshop services to students, staff, and visitors while ensuring profitability, accountability, and adherence to University financial and quality standards, in line with its drive for financial self-sustenance.
Key Responsibilities
Desired Qualifications, Experience and attributes:
• Attend to students, staff and visitors in a professional, gender-sensitive and courteous manner.
• Sell groceries, stationery, airtime, snacks, cold drinks and toiletries.
• Handle cash, swipe, and mobile money transactions.
• Issue receipts using POS machines.
• Promote University-branded merchandise.
• Receive, verify, and display stock from approved suppliers.
• Maintain FIFO (First in, First Out) system and ensure shelves are fully stocked and well-arranged.
• Conduct daily and weekly stock counts and report variances.
• Monitor expiry dates and remove expired items.
• Maintain accurate daily sales records, cash-up sheets and EcoCash transaction registers.
• Submit daily sales reports and banking to the Business Development Manager.
• Ensure zero tolerance for cash shortages.
• Assist with monthly stock-taking audits.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in and around the Tuckshop.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food items per health standards.
• Secure tuckshop assets and lock up after hours.
• Comply with University Code of Conduct and Gender Policy.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 'O' levels including English Language and Mathematics/ Accounts.
• Diploma/ Certificate in Retail Management, Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
Experience
• At least 2 (two) years' work experience as a shop Attendant or Tuckshop Attendant.
• Experience in working at a university or institution of higher learning is an added advantage.
Personal attributes.
• High level of honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness (handling cash).
• Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills.
• Good numeracy and ability to operate POS and calculator.
• Ability to work under pressure, long hours, and with minimal supervision.
Working Conditions:
• Work operations in a University Tuckshop.
• Standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and moving quickly is expected.
University Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their application letters addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Human Resources & Administration, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications in a single PDF file by Friday 30 October 2026 via email to careers@demo.wua.ac.zw
WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letters addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Human Resources & Administration, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications in a single PDF file by Friday 30 October 2026 via email to careers@demo.wua.ac.zw
WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
Requirements
- Attend to students, staff and visitors in a professional, gender-sensitive and courteous manner.
- Sell groceries, stationery, airtime, snacks, cold drinks and toiletries.
- Handle cash, swipe, and mobile money transactions.
- Issue receipts using POS machines.
- Promote University-branded merchandise.
- Receive, verify, and display stock from approved suppliers.
- Maintain FIFO (First in, First Out) system and ensure shelves are fully stocked and well-arranged.
- Conduct daily and weekly stock counts and report variances.
- Monitor expiry dates and remove expired items.
- Maintain accurate daily sales records, cash-up sheets and EcoCash transaction registers.
- Submit daily sales reports and banking to the Business Development Manager.
- Ensure zero tolerance for cash shortages.
- Assist with monthly stock-taking audits.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in and around the Tuckshop.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of food items per health standards.
- Secure tuckshop assets and lock up after hours.
- Comply with University Code of Conduct and Gender Policy.
- Minimum of 5 'O' levels including English Language and Mathematics/ Accounts.
- Diploma/ Certificate in Retail Management, Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage.
- At least 2 (two) years' work experience as a shop Attendant or Tuckshop Attendant.
- Experience in working at a university or institution of higher learning is an added advantage.
- Skills
- High level of honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness (handling cash).
- Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills.
- Good numeracy and ability to operate POS and calculator.
- Ability to work under pressure, long hours, and with minimal supervision.
- Working Conditions:
- Work operations in a University Tuckshop.
- Standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and moving quickly is expected.
- University Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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