Frontshop / Retail Store Assistants (5 Posts) – Dis-Chem Pharmacies – Apply by 23 January 2026

Job Opportunity:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Western Cape & Gauteng
Permanent | Retail
Closing Dates: 14 – 23 January 2026

Available Locations

Gandhi Square – Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hartenbos (New Store) – Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Culemborg – Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Okavango – Cape Town, Western Cape
Long Beach Mall – Noordhoek, Western Cape

Job Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting Frontshop / Retail Store Assistants to support merchandising standards and deliver excellent customer service at the point of sale. This role is ideal for entry-level candidates looking to build a career in retail within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
0–6 months retail experience

Advantageous

1 year retail experience
Certificate in Retail Business Management

Key Responsibilities

– Ensure shelves are fully stocked, neatly presented, and merchandised correctly

– Monitor sell-by dates and rotate stock according to procedures

– Restock merchandise to maximise availability and sales

– Follow up on customer out-of-stock queries timeously

– Ensure correct pricing, labelling, and display of all merchandise

– Maintain a clean, organised storeroom and sales floor

– Assist customers with product knowledge and friendly service

– Process sales accurately (cash, cards, vouchers, loyalty cards)

– Handle returns and exchanges when authorised

– Report damaged, expired, or low stock to management

– Assist with stock counts, stocktaking, and back shopping

– Support housekeeping, health & safety, and loss prevention standards

– Report customer compliments, complaints, and suspicious behaviour

– Assist with training of new team members when required

Competencies & Skills

Essential

Basic retail operations and administration knowledge
Strong customer service orientation
Basic numerical and arithmetic skills
Clear verbal communication
Ability to follow procedures and meet performance targets
Accountability and attention to detail

Advantageous

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
SAP knowledge

Special Conditions of Employment

Willing and able to work retail hours (including weekends & public holidays)
South African citizen
Clear criminal record and credit check (MIE)
Driver’s licence and reliable transport (advantageous)

Remuneration & Benefits

Market-related salary
Provident Fund
Medical Aid
Staff Account

APPLICATION PROCESS

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