Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician

Shoprite
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 month ago
Full-time Healthcare
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Job Description

We are looking for a versatile Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician to join our Medirite Plus Nailbar team at our Circular Drive branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional nail treatments, facial waxing and massage treatments, while delivering an excellent customer experience.

Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.


About the role

We are looking for a versatile Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician to join our Medirite Plus Nailbar team at our Circular Drive branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional nail treatments, facial waxing and massage treatments, while delivering an excellent customer experience.

Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

What you'll do

Technical Expertise

  • Deliver professional nail and beauty treatments in line with defined service standards, including manicures, pedicures, eyebrow threading and shaping, and basic facial waxing.
  • Ensure all treatments are performed consistently, safely, and professionally to meet customer expectations.
  • Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards applicable to a retail pharmacy environment.

Customer Experience & Relationship Management

  • Provide a warm, professional, and engaging customer experience at every interaction.
  • Conduct basic client consultations to understand needs and recommend appropriate services or products.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat visits and service loyalty.

Sales & Product Promotion

  • Promote and recommend nail and beauty care products aligned to client needs and store ranges.
  • Support retail sales objectives through responsible upselling and cross-selling during service delivery.
  • Accurately handle basic transactions and support point-of-sale processes where required.

Operational Excellence

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and client-ready Nailbar area at all times.
  • Keep treatment areas, equipment, and tools clean, organised, and fully compliant with operational standards.
  • Support store standards by complying with operational procedures, policies, and trading requirements.

What you bring

Essential

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Recognised Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Somatology, or Nail Technology (local or international).
  • +1 year practical experience within a salon, nail bar, or similar professional beauty environment.
  • Strong practical skills in manicures, pedicures, and basic nail care techniques.
  • Competency in eyebrow threading, shaping, and/or basic facial waxing.
  • Solid understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards within a retail environment.
  • Good knowledge of nail and beauty products, with the ability to recommend suitable options to clients.

Desirable

  • Exposure to working in a customer-facing, high-footfall retail environment.

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Shoprite's own site before 31 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryHealthcare
Posted1 October 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
Shoprite
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

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