Current Vacancies at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for our Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein store in the Free State.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained.
• The role will also involve providing excellent customer service to ensure a positive customer experience.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience.
• Computer literate – MS Office.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Advantageous

• At least 1 year of retail experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Restock merchandise as required to ensure maximum sales.
• Ensure delivered stock and stock pulled from the storeroom is stored and packed in the correct space and timeously.
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached its sell-by date.
• Ensure the full range of products is available on the shelves at all times.
• Facilitate regular stock rotation on a FIFO basis.
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Assist with counting stock files and general stocktaking.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing.
• Report all price discrepancies to management.
• Keep abreast of current and new products.
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained.
• Maintain the daily physical upkeep of the store and merchandise displays.
• Take responsibility for designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock.
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked.
• Assist with back shopping.
• Assist in the training of new staff.
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Ensure all out-of-stock customer queries are followed up using the customer service out-of-stock list.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
• Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times.
• Minimise losses by handling all merchandise carefully.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs, and health and safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential

• Strong command of the English language.
• Presentable and professional appearance.
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Good time-management skills.

Advantageous

• Bilingual.
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry.
• Product and category knowledge.
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stocktaking.
• Ability to report bad or suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes while ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store.
• South African citizen.
• Clear credit and criminal records.

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team at our North Cape Mall Store in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
• The main purpose of this role is to assist with the overall management of the store, ensuring that operational and administrative duties are performed in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
• Retail experience

Job Specification…

• Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
• Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
• Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
• Manage refund and return transactions.
• Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
• Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
• Manage and control high risk stock
• Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
• Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
• Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
• Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.

Competencies

Essential:

• Retail administration and operational knowledge
• Team player, good customer relations
• Leadership and management skills
• Trustworthy and honesty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 21 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Baby City requires a Sales Assistant for their Diamond Pavilion, Kimberley store. Main purpose of the role would be to provide overall assistance to customers through excellent customer service.
• The roles will include maintaining stock levels, processing of payments at Point of Sales and upholding high merchandising standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Minimum 1 Year work experience within retail

Advantageous:

• Certification in Retail Business Management

Role and Responsibilities:

• Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
• Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area. 
• Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are always correct and report all price discrepancies to management.
• Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Ensure all merchandise is handled carefully to prevent any losses.
• Build stable displays timeously for promotions to take place.
• Ensure that monthly promotions are implemented effectively to maximise sales.
• Ensure that relevant posters and signage should be put up in time for promotions to take place.
• Ensure promotional tickets, price tickets, posters etc. are placed in the expected time frame.
• Ensure that promotional stock is taken down immediately after the end of promotions.
• Ensure accurate cash flow and follow correct cash handling procedures
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Customer service
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Basic computer skills (word, excel and outlook, numerical skills

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Store Driver, for their store in Knysna Mall. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Driver’s license
• Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in a similar role

Job Description:

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
• Be open to learning the various dispatch functions
• Ensure the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
• Ensure that fridge line deliveries are prioritised and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer, and back to the store
• Return back to the store immediately after delivery, so the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery
• Ensure that after completion of delivery, that the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses through the delivery process
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet company standards
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager
• Ensure that all collections/store returns / inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
• Ensure to have the correct names and addresses of customers
• Ensure all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet, are available and correctly recorded
• Ensure all invoices are signed in the correct manner and to report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
• Comply with the company vehicle policy at all times
• Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
• Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash
• Ensure that the vehicle is never unattended during the delivery process
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and washed
• Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips; and report any concerns to the manager
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the National Road Traffic Act
• Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle you drive
• Create effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
• Establish long-term customer relationship through prompt and courteous service
• Ensure professional behaviour when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
• Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the services of a reputable Health Consultant specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for their store in Cape Gate.
• You will be responsible for effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products through consistent customer service,

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric 
• Minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a Vitamins / Health environment
• Strong command of the English language
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Qualification in BSc Biomedicine and/or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant qualification within the health focus field
• Sales experience in a retail environment
• Experience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements or health foods)
• Fluent in a 2nd language prominently spoken in the area

Job description:

• Assist and advise customers, and ensure the highest levels of customer care and service are met
• Assist with back shopping when requested to do so, to ensure the effective operation of the department and store
• Keep merchandise displays in the health focus area stocked and faced up
• Report all price discrepancies to management as they appear
• Adhere to store layouts within the Health Department
• Ensure broadsheet items are well displayed, merchandised, promoted and available
• Implement promotional displays and merchandising material
• Achieve monthly team, brand and vendor targets
• Keep abreast with new products and product lines
• Follow the Health Department’s administrative processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levels

Competencies:

Essential:

• Promotions and personal selling
• Customer service
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic report analysis
• Team player
• Time management
• Honest and trustworthy

Advantageous:

• Product knowledge and stock control
• Bilingual

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary + commission
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Brackenfell Corner store. You will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem’s SOPs and requirements, and customer needs within the store.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience

Job Description:

• Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy
• Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system
• Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor
• Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
• Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Sound analytical skills
• Time management
• Heavy lifting + 20kg

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Operating of the stock rotating system

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (­+ 20kg)
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashier for their Willowbridge store. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience.
• Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management 

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 16 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their Tubatse store. Your responsibilities lie in ensuring Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide customers with outstanding customer service.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category
• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Specification…

• Restock merchandise as per business requirements.
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the store room, is stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure full range of products is on the shelves at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, First In First Out basis.
• Assist with general stocktaking.
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing.
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained.
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the store room as well as on the shop floor.
• Assist with back shopping.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge.
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
• SAP
• Unisolv

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 11 October 2026

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Purpose of the role:

• You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Description:

• Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
• Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Keep abreast of current and new products
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
• Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
• Assist with back shopping
• Assist in training of new staff
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
• Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
• Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 11 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant for their Hemmingways Store in KuGompo City (East London).
• You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

 Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the services of a reputable Health Consultant specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for their Hemmingways store in the Eastern Cape Region.
• You will be responsible for effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products through consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric 
• Minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a Vitamins / Health environment
• Strong command of the English language
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Qualification in BSc Biomedicine and/or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant qualification within the health focus field
• Sales experience in a retail environment
• Experience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements or health foods)
• Fluent in a 2nd language prominently spoken in the area

Job description:

• Assist and advise customers, and ensure the highest levels of customer care and service are met
• Assist with back shopping when requested to do so, to ensure the effective operation of the department and store
• Keep merchandise displays in the health focus area stocked and faced up
• Report all price discrepancies to management as they appear
• Adhere to store layouts within the Health Department
• Ensure broadsheet items are well displayed, merchandised, promoted and available
• Implement promotional displays and merchandising material
• Achieve monthly team, brand and vendor targets
• Keep abreast with new products and product lines
• Follow the Health Department’s administrative processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levels

Competencies:

Essential:

• Promotions and personal selling
• Customer service
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic report analysis
• Team player
• Time management
• Honest and trustworthy

Advantageous:

• Product knowledge and stock control
• Bilingual

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary + commission
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Hemmingways store in the Eastern Cape Region. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Description:

• Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
• Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Keep abreast of current and new products
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
• Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
• Assist with back shopping
• Assist in training of new staff
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
• Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
• Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for an experienced Health Merchandiser for their Parow Centre store. Your responsibilities lie in ensuring Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide customers with outstanding customer service.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category
• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Specification…

• Restock merchandise as per business requirements.
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the store room, is stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure full range of products is on the shelves at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, First In First Out basis.
• Assist with general stocktaking.
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing.
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained.
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the store room as well as on the shop floor.
• Assist with back shopping.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge.
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
• SAP
• Unisolv

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Purpose of the role:

• Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management 

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 11 October 2026

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Job Description

• The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Casual Frontshop Assistant, to provide appropriate merchandising practices in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and procedures. Properly execute and maintain The Local Choice Corporate Stores merchandising standards

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience  

Advantageous:

• 1 Year work experience within Retail  

Job Description:

• Restock the merchandise appropriately when needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space immediately
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date and apply FIFO principle
• Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular basis and adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores stock control procedures
• Keep the storeroom organized, neat and tidy
• Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Ensure stock is rotated on a continual, first in first out basis
• Assist with the cycle counts and general stocktaking
• Boxes must be flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area. Also they should be checked by the security guard
• Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management
• Uphold The Local Choice Corporate Stores merchandising policy and procedure standards
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores operating standards, store layout and merchandising layouts
• Front shop shelves and products must be neatly presented and visible at all times
• Labels and pricing must be correct at all times
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Be aware of new products and maintain up to date product knowledge
• Manage restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales
• Merchandising displays must be built, faced up, stocked and maintained according to TLC Corporate Stores procedures
• Maintain the daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed
• Items without barcodes must be clearly marked
• Be available to assist with back shopping when needed
• All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on
• All customer stock queries must be dealt with and resolved within a reasonable time
• The correct uniform and name badge must be worn at all times
• Assist with the training of new and current team members
• Report bad and suspicious behavior – staff and customers – to management
• Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards. Make sure that your workstation is always clean and tidy
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

• Trustworthy and honest. Client Service
• Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management
• Cooperation and, Customer Orientation
• Give constant feedback to store manager and field service advisors
• Interaction with management and customers
• Good time management. Self-discipline   and appearance. Lead by example. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship,  Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct
• Target and Deadline Driven
• English – Read, write, speak and understand. Writing Skills, Oral Communication, Listening and, Document Use

Advantageous:

• Merchandising standards and FMCG industry.  Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge
• 2nd Additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 11 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Preller Square store in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem’s SOPs and requirements, and customer needs within the store.

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy
• Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system
• Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor
• Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
• Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Sound analytical skills
• Time management
• Heavy lifting + 20kg

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Operating of the stock rotating system

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (­+ 20kg)
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies Platinum Park store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

 Closing Date 23 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies Optenhorst store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 04 November 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies Makhado Crossing store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 23 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies Savannah store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 23 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Tygervalley. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous: 

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Assistant Manager for their Walmer Park Store. Assist the Store Manager with complete operation of the store. Manage employees and be responsible for store targets.
• Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels – anticipating customer demand. Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 5 years Retail/FMCG –Experience in all retail departments –Receiving, Administration, Cash Office or Sales Floor Management.
• Supervisor: Minimum of 3 years
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview
• Previous experience with Kronos

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/FMCG qualification

Job Description:

• Manage day-to-day human resource administration including, but not limited to, leave, hours of work and scheduling
• Manage the performance management process and ensure that personal development plans are adhered to
• Manage and ensure all orders are done on a daily basis, no time, and maintain correct stock levels
• Manage stock flow to floor
• Prepare, coordinate and manage stock takes on a biannual basis, in conjunction with the Store Admin Manager
• Manage shrinkage
• Regulate customer compliments and complaints
• Ensure customer requests and complaints are addressed timeously
• Ensure all merchandisers adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising standards
• Ensure promotional stock and displays are planned, implemented and maintained
• Adhere to all labelling, pricing and layout standards, and ensure that merchandisers adhere to these standards
• Ensure all store objectives are achieved

Competencies

Essential:

• Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, admin, capturing, till operations, cash office, stock control, sales floor and customer service
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Manage, develop and motivate subordinates
• Trustworthy and honest

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Local traveling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Somerset Mall, Somerset West has an opportunity available for a Clinic Receptionist to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to attend to patients on the phone and in person.
• Coordinate and organize appointments and documentation to facilitate the smooth running of the clinic and support the delivery of quality patient care.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric

Job Description:

• Register patients according to established standards.
• Assists patients in completing necessary medical forms including medical insurances.
• Monitor and maintain the clinical equipment, stationery and medication required.
• Inform patients of clinic procedures and manages patient’s records.
• Open new patient files according to standard procedures.
• Ensure patient information is correct.
• Process medical aid payments.
• Move patients through appoints as scheduled.
• Obtain medical reports if required.
• Ensure the reception area is clean and maintained to safeguard the patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Answer all incoming calls within a reasonable time according to Dis-Chem standards.
• Use proper telephone etiquette when speaking with patients over the phone.
• Give relevant and accurate information to callers regarding their requests, questions or concerns.
• Ensure to take down caller details on all calls that come through to the switchboard for the third time, and email the relevant staff.
• Ensure you are taking the correct message from the callers – repeat the message to the caller for confirmation.
• Take extra care when taking caller contact details – repeat the details to the caller for confirmation.
• Ask the caller adequate question to ensure the correct message is transferred.
• Ensure that messages or calls get transferred to the correct person at all times.
• Assist walk-in guests in reaching staff for in regards to meetings and/ or deliveries.
• Provide customers with area codes, work telephone numbers and other relevant information when requested.
• Ensure customers, guest and callers receive relevant feedback, within good time, regarding queries.
• Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
• Advice and assist patients regarding medical aid authorization procedures.
• Follow up with patients regarding any feedback requested.

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Follow and give oral and written instructions

Advantageous:

• N/A

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen 
• Dedicated work station – Sit at desk most of the day
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant for their Blue Route Mall, Tokai store in the Western Cape Region.
• You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:
Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

 Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African Citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Knysna. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous: 

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

 Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant for their Pavilion store. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 19 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Baby City Mall of the North store has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
• Retail experience

Job Specification…

• Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
• Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
• Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
• Manage refund and return transactions.
• Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
• Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
• Manage and control high risk stock
• Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
• Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
• Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
• Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.

Competencies

Essential:

• Retail administration and operational knowledge
• Team player, good customer relations
• Leadership and management skills
• Trustworthy and honesty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 23 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Thavhani Mall store. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Description:

• Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
• Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Keep abreast of current and new products
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
• Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
• Assist with back shopping
• Assist in training of new staff
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
• Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
• Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic  Frontshop Assistant for their Thavhani Mall store.  To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 0 - 6 months Retail experience
• Minimum 1 year experience within retail environment in Cosmetics
• Certification is Retail or related field
• Computer literate – MS Office

Job Description:

• Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Be responsible for accurate cash flow.
• Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so.
• Transact all purchases - receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments excepted by Dis-Chem.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
• Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis-Chem verification procedure.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures
• Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Customer oriented and Attention to detail
• English - Speak, read and Write
• Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Emotional intelligence
• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest and good time management

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the services of a Dispensary Manager for their East London store. To  manage and supervise the dispensary, including self-medication and staff. Ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients’ related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience
• Experience in supervising staff
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Previous management experience of at least 7 staff
• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are adequately staffed, and that staff work within their scope of practice
• Ensure Good Pharmacy Practice rules regulations are adhered to by staff
• Ensure no expired/short-dated stock is held
• Ensure expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate to usable stock
• Ensure negative stock is investigated and managed daily
• Prepare for stocktake in advance
• Follow stock ordering process to reach maximum purchasing compliance
• Maintain stock levels
• Ensure Schedule 6 medication is locked away, and that the register is maintained and balanced quarterly
• Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are kept up to date
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Provide accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients
• Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally, and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Ensure Dispensary Admin Assistant is trained and in control of the bulk of the dispensary admin

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Basic dosing and important drug interaction
• Customer service/focus
• Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
• Ability to train other staff members
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Hillfox store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Dispensary Manager Trainee for their Jeffreys Bay store, to assist in the management of the Dispensary functions by supervising the dispensary including self-medication area and manage subordinated staff. 
• To provide pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients related needs and be accountable for meeting these needs. To effectively deliver excellent customer service and stock management.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Minimum 2 – 5 years pharmaceutical experience
• Unisolv experience
• Experience in supervising staff
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Previous dispensary management and practical work experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act in accordance with the rules and regulations of the South African Pharmacy Council (“SAPC”).
• Safeguard and safekeeping of schedule 6 medication by administering the process of safekeeping of the medication key including the records and the register.
• Ensure all staff work within SAPC scope of practice.
• Ensure that Good Pharmacy Practice rules and regulations are adhered to by all employees.
• Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are updated consistently.
• Ensure all employees adhere to the confines of the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”) act to protect confidential information.
• Accurately capture and interpret script details and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Be conscious and mindful of various fraudulent activities such as doctors’ scripts.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Provide accurate instructions to patients in relation to accurate usage of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• To assist with managing the dispensary stock to minimize stock shrinkage.
• Manage all expired or short dated stock that is held in the dispensary.
• Ensure that expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate to usable stock on an ongoing basis.
• Manage dormant, negative stock and ensure follow ups and investigations are conducted.
• Assist in managing stock ordering process is followed to reach maximum purchasing compliance.
• Manage the stock days and ensure that the hot list is checked and managed on regular basis.
• Encourage timely quality care & exceptional customer service and act as the face of the dispensary department.
• Advice and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front shop when necessary.
• To provide accurate and precise information to patients such as medical aid costs.
• Able to identify patient requirements and respond in a professional manner at all times.
• Manage customer service initiatives in the dispensary that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty, and achieves great customer satisfaction.
• Process accurately all the paperwork necessary for correct administration of your department.
• Ensure correct process is followed for all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Ensure assistance is offered for authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Maintain customer profiles on the system.
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
• Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are always adequately staffed and staff rosters are in place.
• Ensure staff works within their ethical boundaries as governed by the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Ensure that fridges and work stations are clear of clutter and personal belongings.
• Facilitate the creation of accountable, full service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all customers through effective inspirational leadership.
• Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management.
• Reinforce continuous respectful communication amongst teams & ensure inclusive work environment.
• Facilitate people management practices including the delivery and submission of applicable HR documentation timeously.
• Authorise all work schedules on Kronos and ensure accurate delivery of information.
• Drive and foster engagement within the store to ensure maximum performance and positive work culture.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. 
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills.
• Manage and execute processes of a project including time, cost, quality, change, risks and issues.
• Leadership Skills
• Priorities the needs and experiences of customers and places them at the center of the decision-making process.
• Business Acumen
• Technical Savvy
• Interpersonal Skills
• Culture Champion
• Computer skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Unisolv, SAP, E-Scripting

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (essential)
• Control room temperatures, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock.
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit – standing for long hours
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Middelburg store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 12 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ East Rand store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 12 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Parkdene store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
• Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

Job Specification…

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 12 October 2026