Available Positions

Finance and Admin Assistant

Overview

A detail-oriented role supporting the finance and operations function of The Gear Change. The Finance & Admin Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate stock processes, managing interstore transfers, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding customer accounts, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive and process new stock, including invoice checks, product creation, and labelling
  • Ensure accurate stock distribution across stores and clear communication with the team
  • Manage and monitor interstore transfers
  • Track and follow up on outstanding customer accounts in a professional and structured manner
  • Capture and maintain accurate financial and inventory data in internal systems
  • Support general finance and administrative processes as required

Requirements

  • Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with Excel/Google Sheets and learning new systems
  • Basic accounting knowledge (balance sheet vs income statement, transaction recording)
  • Ability to follow processes accurately and complete tasks reliably
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines

Salary Guidelines:

R15 000 - R18 000 dependent on experience and skills level

Sales Lead - Mowbray

Overview

Frontline role focused on delivering excellent customer service, helping customers find the right bikes and gear, and supporting daily store operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Know and follow the sales process
  • Welcome customers and assess their needs
  • Recommend bikes, accessories, and services
  • Assist with test rides and bike setup
  • Inventory management and replenishment
  • Maintain store cleanliness and stock presentation
  • Support online order packing where needed
  • Provide after-sales support and answer customer queries
  • Be accountable to the sales target

Requirements

  • +3 years sales experience in the cycling industry
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Expert knowledge of the cycling industry
  • Ability to multitask in a busy store
  • Reliable, friendly, hospitable, and team-orientated
  • Loves to ride

Technician

Overview

A skilled technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and assembling bicycles to the highest standard, ensuring safety and performance for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Know the service process
  • Diagnose and repair bicycles of all types
  • Perform full services, tune-ups, wheel builds, brake/gear adjustments
  • Build new bikes for the showroom and customers
  • Manage workshop workflow and meet promised turnaround times
  • Maintain a clean, organised workshop
  • Advise customers on repairs, upgrades, and maintenance
  • Record work accurately using Hubtiger

Requirements

  • Experience as a bicycle mechanic (qualification preferred but not required)
  • Strong understanding of components, systems, and tools
  • Ability to troubleshoot and work independently
  • High attention to detail and safety
  • Good communication skills
  • Passion for bikes and technology (MTB, road, gravel, e-bikes)

Apply now

Email your CV and a persuasive cover letter to neil@thegearchange.com and jeremy@thegearchange.com

Please only apply if you have the relevant experience