Working with Torga Optical

Career Opportunities

We develop people, not just optical skills. Technical experience is not necessarily required: a passion for great customer care is.

Career Opportunities

Working with Torga Optical

Grow the people, grow the business

To look after our clients well, we invest substantially in the growth and development of our team. Our focus is upon developing the individual, not just to develop skills specific to the optical industry.

Our philosophy: “grow the people – grow the business”.

We are committed to finding and developing the Torga Team, so that our clients experience our service formula.

1984our first practice opens
1998our own lens lab is set up in Cape Town

What we believe

Five values that spell TORGA

TTorga One Team
OOptometry
RRespect yourself and others
GGo the extra mile
AAlways do what is right

How we serve

At Torga Optical our underlying values are quantity, quality, and spirit of service to our clients, suppliers, and fellow members of staff.

Quantity of service

Going the extra mile at all times.

Quality of service

Doing it right the first time.

Spirit of service

Having respect for everyone we associate with as we deliver our service.

Experience

What experience is necessary for optical retailing?

No technical experience is necessarily required – you may have a background in:

Hotel reception
Car hire
Cosmetics
Other health care businesses
Sales

Or you may just be looking for a new career in an exciting growing industry.

What you do need

Great customer care

A passion for delivering great customer care.

Efficient and disciplined

You work efficiently and with discipline.

Fashion and styling

An interest in fashion and styling.

You will receive a competitive salary package and excellent career opportunities.

Learning at Torga

Ways to learn and keep in touch

Developing the individual takes learning. Our training resources include:

Torga Academy

Our training video library, open since June 2022.

LabTube

Training videos from our lens lab in Cape Town, since August 2021.

Let's Talk Lenses

A lens training booklet that went to every store in May 2024.

Torga Talk

Our weekly company newsletter, for everyone in the stores, the lab and head office.

Getting in touch

Looking for a job at Torga Optical?

There is no application form on this page. If you would like to ask about working at Torga Optical, you can reach us through our contact page.

Are you an optometrist who would like to own a Torga Optical practice? Read about our franchise opportunities.

Ask about working with us

Use our contact page to get in touch.

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