Stall and market salespersons

Stall and market salespersons sell various goods from stalls on open-air or covered markets or from stalls in streets or other open spaces.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Check your pay

  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Stall and market salespersons - from R7 679 to R21 816 per month - 2025.
  • A Stall and market salespersons typically earns between R7 679 and R16 415 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between R8 057 and R17 241 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Duties and tasks

  • Obtaining permission to set up a stand at a particular place in streets, markets or other open spaces
  • Determining product mix, stock and price levels for goods to be sold
  • Buying or contracting a regular supply of goods to be sold from wholesale suppliers or directly from producers
  • Erecting and dismantling stalls and stands, and transporting, storing, loading and unloading goods for sale
  • Demonstrating and selling goods and accepting payment
  • Stacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold
  • Keeping accounts and maintaining a record of stock levels

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