Pepkor (PEP / Ackermans / Tekkie Town) company profile

PEP and Ackermans stores are genuinely community-embedded — in many South African towns and townships, these are the stores where customers and staff know each other personally. 0/5 on Indeed reflects this: employees cite team spirit, shared purpose, and community belonging as the strongest aspects of working there.

The month-end period is the most demanding in the trading cycle — customer volumes surge, queues build, and pace intensifies noticeably in high-footfall township stores. December follows a similar pattern.

1/5 is one of the highest in the SA retail sector among discount chains. The structural issue that generates the most frustration is the P27 casual contract model — workers who contribute full hours but receive no-work-no-pay terms and no formal leave entitlement until converted to permanent status.

To apply for roles at Pepkor’s PEP, Ackermans or Tekkie Town stores, candidates submit online applications via the group’s career portal or major South African job platforms, attaching ID, proof of education and contactable references. Screening starts with CV review against minimum requirements (Grade 10 accepted for many store positions, Matric preferred for cashier or stock roles), followed by a basic numeracy or customer-service assessment, an in-store or telephonic interview, and a compulsory criminal-record check.

The full process from application to offer typically takes two to four weeks. Prepare by demonstrating reliability and a willingness to learn, as Pepkor trains all new staff from scratch with no prior retail experience required.