Looking for a job that gets your foot in the door with one of SA’s leading pharmacy chains? This is your chance! Dis-Chem is urgently looking for a Casual Frontshop Assistant. Whether you’re fresh out of school or have a bit of retail experience, this role could be the break you’ve been waiting for! Apply before 21 April 2025 – don’t miss out!
💼 Job Title: Casual Frontshop Assistant
📍 Location: Dis-Chem Malvern
📅 Closing Date: 21 April 2025
🕐 Work Type: Casual / Retail hours
✅ Who Can Apply?
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric/Senior Certificate) – Essential
- 0–6 months of retail experience – Great for beginners
Bonus Points If You Have:
- 1 year of experience in a retail environment
- A certificate in Retail Business Management
📋 What You’ll Be Doing (Your Day-to-Day)
You’ll be the face of the store – assisting customers, making sure products are displayed properly, and ensuring stock is always fresh and available.
🧺 Stock & Shelf Duties:
- Ensure shelves are fully stocked and products are neatly arranged
- Keep an eye on expiry dates and rotate stock regularly
- Restock fast-moving items to maximise sales
- Handle stock received and place it in the right sections
- Keep storerooms tidy and boxes flattened after unpacking
💳 Point of Sale Duties:
- Operate the till and handle payments (cash, card, vouchers)
- Process exchanges, returns, and loyalty cards
- Ensure price accuracy and report any discrepancies
- Drop cash safely according to procedures
🙋 Customer Service:
- Be friendly, helpful, and professional with every customer
- Offer product knowledge and assist in locating items
- Report compliments, complaints, and suspicious behaviour to management
- Build relationships with regular shoppers
📦 Other Duties:
- Assist in stock counts and general housekeeping
- Help with training new team members
- Report any expired, damaged, or low-stock items
- Help with loading/offloading stock when necessary
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🧠 What You Need to Succeed
Essential Skills:
- Basic retail knowledge
- Friendly communication and people skills
- Basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Follows instructions and meets deadlines
- Can solve small issues or escalate when needed
- Dependable and results-driven
Nice to Have:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with SAP
📌 Important Conditions
- Must be available for retail working hours, including weekends & holidays
- Must be a South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal record (MIE check)
- Must have a driver’s license and reliable transport
💰 Salary & Perks
- Market-related salary
- Work for a company that values diversity and inclusion
- Dis-Chem supports the hiring of People with Disabilities
📩 How to Apply
To apply, prepare the following:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Any other relevant certificates (if available)
Applications close 21 April 2025, so don’t delay!
👉 Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within two weeks of the closing date, your application was not successful.
Whether you’re just starting out in retail or want to build your career with a trusted brand, this Dis-Chem opportunity could be your perfect next move. With a friendly work environment and room to grow, you’ll learn skills that’ll benefit you for years to come.
📢 Apply today and kick-start your journey with Dis-Chem Pharmacies!
