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90 stores across South Africa. If you believe a great book at the right price can change someone's week, you'll fit right in.

90
Stores nationwide
1998
Bookselling since
2.5M+
Books moved a year
9
Provinces covered

Why us

Real books. Real people. Real growth.

Generous staff discount

The discount you've always dreamed of. Yes, on the new releases too.

A team that gets it

We hire people who actually read. Conversation in the staff room is suspiciously good.

Training & growth

Bookseller to store manager to head office: we love promoting from within.

Work near home

With 90 stores across SA, there's likely one a short commute from you.

Open roles

18 open roles.

18 open

ContractNew

195-Hour Contract Bookseller

Our philosophy is to provide our customers with choice and value. Bargain Books is one of the biggest book retailers in South Africa, with over 80 stores and growing rapidly. We are the winner for best bookseller of the year 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013 and 2011. We believe in hard work and entrepreneurial thinking within a dynamic, sales and service orientated environment. We aim to provide our customers with superior service and value for money through our passion for books and people.

Springs Mall, Springs
Posted 28 Oct 2026

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We post new roles often, so check back soon. Every vacancy is listed here, and you apply on its page.