Front Shop Assistants (X23 Posts) – Dis-Chem Pharmacies | Multiple Locations | Apply by 09 February 2026

Job Opportunity:

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Industry: Retail / FMCG
Employment Type: Permanent, Contract & Casual
Job Level: Entry Level
Job Function: Customer Service / Retail Operations

Available Locations

Opportunities are available across Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West and Eastern Cape, including but not limited to:

Culemborg (Cape Town)
Glenvista, Lenz Quarter, Blueberry Square, Melville, Lambton Gardens, Three Rivers (Gauteng)
Pavilion (Westville), Toti Centre, Malvern Park, Greenhills Mall, Newcastle Mall (KwaZulu-Natal)
Die Boord (Stellenbosch), Sea Point, Parklands, Hartenbos, George (Western Cape)
Jumbo Mall (Emalahleni), Mahikeng, Empangeni
Baby City – Somerset West

Roles include Frontshop Assistants, Cosmetic Frontshop Assistants, Casual Frontshop Assistants, Retail Store Assistants, and Sales Assistants.

Job Purpose

To uphold Dis-Chem’s merchandising and customer service standards by ensuring shelves are fully stocked, accurately priced, and neatly presented, while delivering excellent service at point of sale in line with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

– Ensure full product ranges are available, well-stocked, and attractively displayed

– Monitor sell-by dates and rotate stock according to FIFO principles

– Restock shelves and assist with back shopping when required

– Handle customer queries, complaints, and compliments professionally

– Process customer transactions accurately (cash, cards, vouchers, loyalty cards)

– Ensure correct pricing, labelling, and promotional displays

– Maintain a clean, organised shop floor and storeroom

– Assist with stock counts and general stocktaking

– Identify and report damaged, expired, or missing stock

– Follow all security, health, safety, and loss-prevention procedures

– Support training of new team members where required

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric or Senior Certificate)
0–6 months retail experience (1 year advantageous)
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays

Skills & Competencies

Strong customer service orientation
Attention to detail and accuracy
Basic retail administration knowledge
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving and initiative

Special Conditions of Employment

South African citizen or valid work permit
Clear criminal and credit record
Willingness to work shifts and retail hours
Reliable transport (advantageous for certain locations)

Remuneration & Benefits

Market-related salary
Employment equity–aligned recruitment
Opportunities for growth within a national retail group

APPLICATION PROCESS

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