Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician

Job Summary

We are looking for a versatile Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician to join our Medirite Plus Nailbar team at our Circular Drive branch in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This full-time position requires providing professional nail treatments, facial waxing, and massage treatments while ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Company Commitment

Our group is dedicated to creating and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, and abilities of all employees. We aim to foster an environment where everyone feels included and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise
  • Deliver professional nail and beauty treatments, including manicures, pedicures, eyebrow threading and shaping, and basic facial waxing.
  • Ensure all treatments are performed consistently, safely, and professionally to meet customer expectations.
  • Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards in a retail pharmacy environment.
• Customer Experience & Relationship Management
  • Provide a warm, professional, and engaging customer experience at every interaction.
  • Conduct basic client consultations to understand needs and recommend appropriate services or products.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat visits and service loyalty.
• Sales & Product Promotion
  • Promote and recommend nail and beauty care products aligned with client needs and store ranges.
  • Support retail sales objectives through responsible upselling and cross-selling during service delivery.
  • Accurately handle basic transactions and support point-of-sale processes where required.
• Operational Excellence
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and client-ready Nailbar area at all times.
  • Ensure treatment areas, equipment, and tools are clean, organised, and compliant with operational standards.
  • Support store standards by complying with operational procedures, policies, and trading requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Recognised Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Somatology, or Nail Technology (local or international).
• At least 1 year of practical experience in a salon, nail bar, or similar professional beauty environment.
• Strong practical skills in manicures, pedicures, and basic nail care techniques.
• Competency in eyebrow threading, shaping, and/or basic facial waxing.
• Solid understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and health & safety standards within a retail environment.
• Good knowledge of nail and beauty products, with the ability to recommend suitable options to clients.

Desirable

• Exposure to a customer-facing, high-footfall retail environment.

How to Apply

Applications close on 31 October 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.