Assistant Online Merchandiser

Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (:$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally.Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.As an Assistant Online Merchandiser, you will shape the digital shelf that customers see in the Yassir app.Based on site in Johannesburg, you will maintain category structures and filters, curate home, search and category modules, and keep images, titles and product attributes accurate. You will optimise search and navigation, set up promotions and bundles with clear rules, configure cross sell and upsell, and align with Inventory and Operations so featured items are in stock and delivered on time. You will work in our CMS or PIM, analytics dashboards, Google Workspace, Slack and Jira, document changes clearly, and report insights that drive daily iteration.Your work will target higher CTR, add to cart and conversion, lower zero result searches and OOS exposure, and strong publishing accuracy against the content calendar. This is a full time role, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, with occasional after hours or weekend support for campaign launches and catalogue updates, with time off in lieu.ResponsibilitiesCategory and Assortment Management: Maintain clear category trees, filters and tags. Enforce naming standards and complete product attributes to reduce clicks to key SKUsVisual Merchandising: Curate home, search and category modules. Keep images, titles and bullets consistent with brand and accessibility guidelinesSearch and Navigation: Optimise ranking rules, synonyms and typo handling to cut zero result queries. Add redirects or curated collections to remove dead endsPromotions and Bundles: Set up offers, bundles and promo badges with clear eligibility and tracking. Apply stock guardrails and de feature items as thresholds are hitPersonalisation and Cross sell: Configure recommendation widgets to lift AOV and repeat rate. Test simple rules by audience and basket behaviourOperational Alignment: Validate stock and delivery SLAs with Inventory and Operations for all featured SKUs. Flag supply gaps early and propose substitutesPublishing and Quality Assurance: Prepare and publish content in the CMS or PIM using a strict QA checklist for titles, unit size, price per unit, dietary flags, images and tags. Meet publishing accuracy and content calendar deadlinesAnalytics and Reporting: Track daily KPIs such as module CTR, add to cart, conversion, zero result rate and OOS exposure. Run A B tests on images, titles and placements, and document winners for rolloutSEO and Content Standards: Optimise landing and collection pages for SEO without adding friction to the in app journey. Keep copy accurate, compliant and on brandCollaboration and Handover: Coordinate with Marketing, Inventory and Operations through Slack and Jira. Provide clear end of day handovers and surface risks or blockersContinuous Improvement: Maintain a living synonym list, redirect map and digital shelf playbook. Share learnings and propose process or tooling improvementsWhat We Are Looking ForExperience:One to two years in ecommerce merchandising, category or digital content operations. Strong graduates considered with relevant projects or a portfolioHands on catalogue work with titles, images, attributes, tags and collectionsExposure to search and navigation tuning or product listing optimisationSkills:Excellent organisation, attention to detail and quality controlClear written English for concise merchandising copy and naming standardsAnalytical mindset with the ability to read dashboards and turn insights into actionsPrioritisation and scheduling against a content calendarCollaborative communication with Marketing, Inventory and OperationsTechnical:Comfortable with a product CMS or PIM, Google Sheets and core spreadsheet functions such as filters, pivot tables, VLOOKUP and CONCATFamiliar with analytics dashboards and simple A B testingWorking knowledge of Slack and Jira or similar ticketing toolsBasic image handling, for example cropping and aspect ratio checksAvailability:On site in JohannesburgMonday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00Occasional after hours or weekend support for campaign launches and catalogue updates, with time off in lieuEducation:Matric Certificate or higherA diploma or degree in Marketing, Business, Information Management or a related field is an advantageCompliance and Quality:Consistent application of brand, naming and accessibility standardsHigh publishing accuracy and on time delivery against the content calendarAwareness of POPIA and data privacy when handling any customer or supplier dataNice to have:Quick commerce or grocery background and knowledge of South African shopper behaviourBasic SEO for landing and collection pagesUnderstanding of inventory and supply chain touchpointsAdditional South African languagesAt Yassir, we believe in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. So, if you're ready to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the table, then we're excited to listen.Don't just apply for a job, come and be a part of our journey. Let's create a better tomorrow together.We look forward to receiving your application!Best of luck,Your Yassir TA TeamWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.