Edgars Sandton Hiring Beauty Advisors and Makeup Artists (ELC Beauty LLC) 2026

ELC Beauty LLC is recruiting a Beauty Advisor / Artist to join the team at Edgars Sandton. This on-site, full-time retail role suits creative make-up practitioners and customer-focused individuals who enjoy personalised client service, in-store events and visual merchandising in a fast-paced prestige-beauty environment.

Quick overview

About the organisation

ELC Beauty LLC is hiring within a prestige-beauty retail setting. The vacancy advert describes this as an opportunity to join a leader in prestige beauty, with training and development offered to successful applicants. The role will be based at Edgars Sandton.

What the role involves

As a Beauty Advisor / Artist you will use creative and technical make-up skills to deliver personalised, inspiring in-store experiences. The role blends customer-facing consultations, product application, merchandising standards and participation in in-store events to engage clients and support store performance.

Core focus areas

• Delivering bespoke make-up and beauty advice that educates and delights customers
• Working with the store team to deliver strong visual merchandising and to represent the brand at events
• Supporting sales through personalised service and professional presentation

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, inspirational and personalised make-up application and consultations
• Work as part of a high-performing team to run and support in-store events
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising so the store stands out against competitors
• Use retail point-of-sale (POS) software to process customer transactions and manage sales activity
• Operate confidently in a fast-paced retail environment, following store policies and brand guidelines

Requirements explained

• Make-up qualification / experience: A qualification in make-up artistry or previous retail make-up experience is preferred, but applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical skill are welcome.
• Customer service: You must be able to provide inspirational, authentic and personalised customer service—showing empathy, communication skills and the ability to tailor advice to individual clients.
• Retail hours and flexibility: Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends and special events is required.
• Systems knowledge: Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software is expected.
• Right to work: Applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in South Africa if invited for interview.

Who should consider applying

This vacancy is a good fit for:

• Qualified make-up artists looking to move into a prestige retail setting
• Retail beauty advisors with experience in customer consultations and POS systems
• Amateur or self-taught artists who can demonstrate strong technical and creative ability and who want to build a retail make-up career
• People who enjoy team environments, in-store events and visual merchandising, and who can commit to flexible retail hours

Application checklist

Before you hit the apply link, prepare the following:

• A clear, tailored CV that highlights relevant make-up, beauty or retail experience
• Examples of work: photographs or a portfolio of make-up looks (digital links or attachments where allowed)
• Evidence of any make-up artistry qualifications or training you hold (if applicable)
• Notes or short examples showing how you deliver personalised customer service (can be included in CV or cover letter)
• Confirmation of availability for retail hours, including weekends and special events
• Proof of the right to live and work in South Africa to bring to interview if requested
• Contact details for two referees who can speak to your customer service or retail experience

How to apply

Apply online through the employer’s application page.

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Edupstairs Advice — make your application stand out

• Showcase your creativity: Include before-and-after photos or a short portfolio link. Even hobbyists should display a few clear images that demonstrate technique and range.
• Be specific about customer outcomes: Use brief bullet points in your CV to describe successful consultations, event support or sales contributions—e.g. “Consulted 10 clients per day, increasing add-on sales” or “Supported 3 in-store promotional events”.
• Highlight systems ability: Note any POS, cash-handling or retail-tech experience. If you’ve used a till system, say so and give the name if you know it.
• Demonstrate flexibility: Retail roles require varied hours. State your availability clearly in your application and confirm willingness to work evenings, weekends and special events.
• Prepare for interview scenarios: Expect to perform a short make-up demo or to talk through a client consultation. Bring proof of identity and right-to-work documentation.
• Keep your CV concise: One to two pages is fine for most retail roles—prioritise relevant beauty and customer-service experience, training, and examples of your creative work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a make-up artistry qualification to apply?

A qualification is preferred, but not essential. The employer welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical ability.

2. Is this a full-time position?

Yes. The role is listed as full-time and on-site at Edgars Sandton in Johannesburg.

3. What hours will I work?

The role requires flexibility for standard retail hours, including days, nights, weekends and special events.

4. Will training be provided?

The vacancy notes that the employer offers training and development opportunities as part of the role.

5. Do I need to prove my right to work?

Yes. Applicants must be able to provide proof of the right to live and work in South Africa if invited to interview.

6. What sort of experience with point-of-sale systems is required?

Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software is expected. Be prepared to describe or demonstrate any systems you have used.

7. How do I apply?

Apply using the employer’s online application page: Apply here.

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Disclaimer

Please confirm final role details, application deadlines and requirements on the official employer application page before submitting your application.

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