Searching for the PEP WhatsApp number to apply for a cashier job? That is exactly what the fake posts want you to do. Here is how PEP actually hires, so you apply the right way.
The Official Ways to Apply
In-store: PEP fills many of its store jobs, like cashier and shop assistant, through walk-in applications. Go to your nearest PEP, ask the manager whether they are hiring, and leave a neat one-page CV.
Online: Go to pepstores.com and open the Careers page to view current store and store manager vacancies and apply through the official portal.
- Open pepstores.com and find the Careers page
- Browse store vacancies near you
- Follow the link to the official application portal
- Complete your application; shortlisted applicants are contacted directly
PEP belongs to the Pepkor group, which also owns Ackermans. Head office and support roles for the group are listed on the Pepkor careers site.
What Jobs You Can Apply For
- Cashier and shop assistant
- Store manager and assistant manager
- Merchandiser and stockroom assistant
- Distribution centre roles
- Head office and support positions through Pepkor
The Fake "PEP Is Hiring" Scam
The most common PEP scam is cruel, because it uses PEP's own name against you. A fake recruiter says you have a job, then tells you to pay a "registration" or "background check" fee of around R150 to R300 at PEP Money Market. PEP Money Market is a real money-transfer service, so the instruction feels believable. It is not. PEP does not charge you to apply or to start work.
Remember the rule that never fails: a real employer pays you, and you never pay to be hired.
Real Versus Fake
| Sign | Real | Fake |
|---|---|---|
| Where you apply | In-store or pepstores.com careers | A WhatsApp number from a post |
| Cost | Free | A fee at PEP Money Market |
| Contact | The store or official portal | A stranger on WhatsApp |
If You Already Paid or Shared Your Details
If you paid a fake recruiter, report it to your bank and the police straight away. If you only shared your ID number and contact details, pay nothing further, watch for follow-up scam messages, and apply properly at your nearest PEP or on pepstores.com.
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Official channels verified: June 2026
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Sources
- PEP: Official Careers
- Africa Check: Ignore bogus job ads not from Ackermans
- Department of Employment and Labour: Warning on social media scammers
Your nearest PEP store is still one of the most reliable places to apply. Walk in, be polite, and leave a clean CV. No fee, no WhatsApp number, no risk.