Vuyiswa Benjeni

A dedicated and customer-focused professional with experience in retail, merchandising, and customer service. Experienced as a Shoprite Cashier, Burger King Crew Member, and PepsiCo Field Merchandiser, with proven skills in cash handling, sales, stock merchandising, customer relations, and working effectively in fast-paced environments. I hold an N4 Certificate in Marketing Management and am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Information Science.

I am seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn while supporting the success of a forward-thinking organisation and growing my career. I am looking for a challenging job with a rapidly growing organization that can provide me with a range of goals and job objectives within a contemporary and economical business setting.

Cashier - Shoprite

(2016-07 - 2019-12)

A Shoprite Cashier is responsible for providing efficient and friendly customer service while accurately processing customer purchases at the checkout.

• Scanning and processing customer purchases.
• Handling cash, card, and digital payments accurately.
• Issuing receipts and giving the correct change.
• Assisting customers with enquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
• Packing customer purchases when required.
• Maintaining a clean, neat, and organised checkout area.
• Balancing the cash register at the end of a shift.
• Following company policies and procedures to prevent losses and ensure accurate transactions.
• Working retail hours, including weekends and public holidays, when required.
• Promoting a positive shopping experience through excellent customer service.

Crew Member - Burger King

(2023-04 - 2023-11)

As a Crew Member at Burger King, your responsibilities typically include:

• Providing friendly and professional customer service.
• Greeting customers and taking food and beverage orders.
• Operating the cash register and processing cash and card payments.
• Preparing burgers, fries, drinks, and other menu items according to company standards.
• Packaging orders accurately for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, and workstations.
• Restocking food ingredients, packaging, and cleaning supplies.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health regulations at all times.
• Working in different stations such as the front counter, kitchen, drive-thru, and food preparation area.
• Resolving customer queries or complaints politely and professionally.
• Working effectively with team members to ensure fast and efficient service.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
• Maintaining a neat appearance and complying with company uniform and grooming standards.

Field Service Merchandiser - PepsiCo

(2025-02 - 2026-06)

As a Field Merchandiser at PepsiCo, your responsibilities typically include:

• Visiting assigned retail stores according to a daily route schedule.
• Merchandising PepsiCo products to ensure shelves are fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing.
• Rotating stock using the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle to ensure product freshness.
• Checking product expiry dates and removing damaged or expired stock.
• Building attractive product displays and promotional stands to increase sales.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting out-of-stock products.
• Placing orders or recommending replenishment where required.
• Maintaining strong relationships with store managers and staff.
• Ensuring pricing and promotional material is correctly displayed.
• Recording store visits, sales activities, and merchandising reports accurately.
• Identifying sales opportunities and communicating them to the sales team.
• Following company merchandising standards, health and safety procedures, and brand guidelines.
• Achieving merchandising targets while providing excellent customer service to retail partners.

Matric - Lefikeng Secondary School (2013)

N4 Certificate - Marketing Management - Motheo TVET College (2014)

Degree - Bachelors of Information Science - UNISA (2026)