Job Opportunity:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Gauteng, Western Cape & Free State
Permanent & Part-Time (Casual)
Closing Dates: 14 โ 23 January 2026
Available Locations
- Sitari Fields โ Cape Town, Western Cape
- Randfontein โ Gauteng
- Cresta โ Randburg, Gauteng (Health Merchandiser)
- Vaal Mall โ Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
- East Rand Mall (New Store) โ Boksburg, Gauteng (Casual)
- Waterfall โ Midrand, Gauteng (Casual)
- Brooklyn Mall โ Gauteng (Casual)
- Sandton Gate (New Store) โ Sandton, Gauteng (Health Merchandiser)
- Preller Square โ Bloemfontein, Free State (Casual)
- Hartenbos (New Store) โ Mossel Bay, Western Cape (Health Merchandiser)
- Kenilworth โ Cape Town, Western Cape (Health Merchandiser)
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting Merchandisers and Health Merchandisers to ensure store merchandising standards are consistently maintained while delivering excellent customer service. These roles are ideal for entry-level candidates as well as individuals with retail or FMCG experience looking to grow within a leading national retail brand.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Up to 6 months retail experience
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous
- 1 year or more retail/FMCG experience
- Product or category knowledge
- Bilingual ability
Key Responsibilities
– Restock merchandise to ensure full product availability and maximum sales
– Ensure stock is correctly packed, stored, and displayed
– Monitor sell-by dates and rotate stock using FIFO principles
– Maintain neat, visible shelves with accurate labels and pricing
– Build, face up, and maintain merchandising displays
– Report low stock, damaged, expired, or out-of-stock items to management
– Assist with stock counts, stocktaking, and back shopping
– Adhere to planograms, store layouts, and Dis-Chem merchandising standards
– Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
– Provide friendly, professional customer service and product advice
– Follow up on customer stock queries and resolve them timeously
– Assist with training of new staff when required
– Minimise losses through careful handling of merchandise
– Adhere strictly to Dis-Chem policies, SOPs, and health & safety regulations
Competencies & Skills
Essential
- Strong command of the English language
- Excellent time management and attention to detail
- Honest, trustworthy, and presentable
- Strong customer engagement skills
Advantageous
- Knowledge of FMCG merchandising standards
- Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock control
- Product and category knowledge
Special Conditions of Employment
- Willing and able to work retail hours (including weekends & public holidays)
- Physically fit and able to lift and move stock safely
- Reliable transport and/or reside close to the store
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit record
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical Aid
- Provident Fund
- Staff Account
APPLICATION PROCESS
- General Worker (Store Floor) โ SPAR Postmasburg (VKB Group) โ Apply by 22 March 2026
- General Workers (X2 Posts) โ VKB Group (NTK Retail) โ Limpopo โ Apply by 22 March 2026
- General Assistant โ Drive Thru Yard (Brights Hardware Mitchells Plain) โ Apply by 25 March 2026
- Cleaner โ Dis-Chem Head Office (Midrand) โ Apply by 10 April 2026
- Cleaner โ getWorth (Motus Corporation) โ Richmond Park โ Apply by 01 April 2026