Dis-Chem Pharmacies is the leading Pharmaceutical retailer in South-Africa. Established in 1978, Dis-Chem started out as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, South of Johannesburg. Today the group is still privately owned and run by the original founders. Dis-Chem has been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review, and has also bee...
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Waverley store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- BPharm / equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
- 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern)
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
- Third additional language
- SAP experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered tutor
- Unisolv experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
- Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
- Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
- Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
- Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
- Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
- The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
- The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
- The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
- The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
- The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
- The re-packaging of medicines;
- The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
- The promotion of public health.
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
- Follow through on promises made to customers.
- Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Maintain customer profiles on the system.
- Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
- Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
- Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
- 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:
- Strong command of the English language and a 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
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
- MIE Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Monthly and annual performance pay
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 29 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Blue Crane 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:
Closing Date 29 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Outbound Assistant Manager to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centres, by performing a management function through directing and coordinating the operation of the outbound function.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Relevant Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 3 Years Management experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
Advantageous:
- Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems
Job Specification…
- Ensure that the system is monitored, cleaned up by using the management tools, available on SAP EWM
- Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximise operational efficiencies
- Ensure that customer orders and jabs are managed daily and that wave item clearing is maintained with no orders in excess of 48 hours
- Assist with implementation and optimization of new projects related to improving the efficiency of operations
- Ensure that all resources, including electronic equipment and materials handling equipment is maintained and in safe operating conditions
- Ensure that all orders are distributed as per Dis-Chem standard operating procedures
- Ensure that resources and queues are monitored and optimised as per operational requirements
- Ensure optimal planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives
- Develop and Implement solutions for addressing large seasonal shipments or unusual/ special packaging
- Manage shelf life to ensure no short dated and/or expired stock is dispatch to customers
- Analyse and interpret all potential departmental shrinkage indicators and act accordingly
- Ensure effective management and adherence to GWP, SHE program and OHS act
- Effective and efficient resolution and communication of internal and external customer day-to-day queries
- Ensure that all deliveries are delivered in full, on time and to the correct customer
- Prevent and act on security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with proactively
- Manage outsourced companies, including daily and monthly monitoring of SLA`s and costs
- Identify supplier issues that impact required financial objectives and address them at the appropriate level internally and externally
- Manage financial indicators in line with budgets for the operations environment and adherence to corporate governance principles
Competencies
Essential:
- Knowledge of Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Emergency process, Public Safety and Security, Customer Service, Transportation Principles and Methods, Production and Processing, Material Handling Standards, Administration and Management, Supply Chain and Personnel and Human Resources Management
- Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role
- English –Read, write and speak
- Trustworthy and Honest
- Takes accountability for own actions
- Have knowledge and understand consequential impacts of decisions made
- Analytical thinking
- Be able to read and analyse financial reports
- Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail
- Demonstrates personal initiative. Development of self and subordinates
- Ability to work under pressure
Advantageous:
- Understand quality control analysis and coordination
Special conditions of employment:
- South African Citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
- Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements.
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 03 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis- Chem requires a Frontshop Assistant for their Die Boord store, in Stellenbosch, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 Year work experience within Retail
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times 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.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
- Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
- Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Assist with back shopping when required.
- All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
- Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
- Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- 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.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
- Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
- Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Advantageous:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.
- Special conditions of employment:
- Be able to work retail hours
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Provident Fund
- Staff Account
- Medical Aid
Closing Date 13 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the committed services of a Customer Consultant for their York Street store in George. To interact with Dis-Chem’s customers and provide them with the necessary information to address inquiries regarding products and services. Deal with and help resolve any customer complaints and concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric (with at least 60% in English, Afrikaans and Maths Literacy)
- At least 1-year experience in administration or public relations
- Strong communication and customer interaction skills
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Administration / Customer Service / Public Relations qualification
- Third additional language
- SAP experience
Job Description:
- Ensure accurate data capturing and completion of documentation is done
- Check card balances, card reports and/or statements for customers
- Manage daily and weekly inventory control cards, magazines, application forms, baby bags, travel kits, promotional items, partner goody bags, free gifts and other promotional items
- Ensure Accurate Process of Transaction – TRMS – capturing and reporting
- Manage stock control and shrinkage
- Checkpoint reversals on statements
- Check the manual point’s allocation on card reports and statements, to ensure all manual allocations are given through to the Admin Manager on a daily basis
- Ensure effective internal communication (within customer service/benefits programme)
- Escalate compliments, complaints and product sourcing to Senior or Regional Customer Consultants daily
- Manage and report complaints and compliments through the customer service diary
- Ensure effective external communication (customer feedback)
- Respond to written or e-mail queries on various platforms
- Ensure Store Manager and relevant employees are kept informed of all elements regarding the benefit programme
- Adhere to excellent telephone etiquette at all times according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
- Accurate recruitment and capturing of customers
- Coordinate and manage in-store events and promotions
- Create a central point of contact for all general queries, compliments and complaints
- Assist customers with any queries, and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable
- Ensure visibility of the Benefits Programme signage and/or current promotional signage regarding the Benefits Programme displayed at the customer service help desk or till points
- Be visible on the store floor when a second Customer Consultant can relieve you at the Customer Consultant department
- Provide relevant benefit programme training to all departments, and ensure implementation of training
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations
Competencies:
Essential:
- Administration of customer relations
- Strong command of the English and Afrikaans languages
- Exceptional communication and active listening skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Sound analytical skills
- Patience
- Honest and trustworthy
- Time management
- Ability to lead by example
Advantageous:
- Relevant administration course
- Knowledge of the POPI and Consumer Protection Act
- Third additional language
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport for travel to meetings and training
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 13 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashier for their Knysna Mall 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 13 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Garden Walk store in Hartenbos. 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 13 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis- Chem Gardeden Walk Mall, Hartnebos requires a Frontshop Assistants to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 Year work experience within Retail
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times 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.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
- Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
- Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Assist with back shopping when required.
- All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
- Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
- Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- 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.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
- Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
- Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Advantageous:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.
Special conditions of employment:
- Be able to work retail hours
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Provident Fund
- Staff Account
- Medical Aid
Closing Date 13 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Bayside Mall 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 13 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies in KZN has an opportunity for a security guard to Render a security service in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulations Act 56 of 2001 as amended for the Dis-Chem Group that meets Dis-Chem’ security requirements to protect assets, property and staff by creating a safe and secure environment, through identifying signs of criminal activities or disorder and investigating disturbances while adhering to legislation relevant to the industry and best practice.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
- Grade C accreditation with the PSIRA
- A general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses
Advantageous:
- At least 1 year specific previous experience in a similar role
Job Specification…
- Be vigilant and alert of surroundings to identify suspicious activities and apprehend criminals or remove violators according to the legal authority invested in the industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures for the specific post through.
- Random patrols of the premises on regularly basis to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks.
- Monitor and control access to the premises by documenting and regulating entrance into the site by vehicles or pedestrian’s access points to allow entry only to individuals with the correct authorization.
- Investigate and report signs of damage or unlawful entry as it occurs to management and act accordingly in the best interest of protecting Dis-Chem assets.
- Be clearly visible as far as reasonably possible as deterrent to discourage criminal activities, prevent theft, - damage, - personal injury, and other dishonourable acts.
- Be professionally courteous and friendly, approachable, and willing to help others when receiving guests, customers and employees.
- Access control – searching of staff, suppliers and company merchandisers.
- Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books.
- Cancel staff purchasers and goods declared.
- Supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
- Protect the property and assets of the business from all dishonest persons, action or any acts of malicious behaviour that could result in the company suffering loss.
- Be present at your post at all times when on duty.
- Practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
- Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer or suppliers.
- Opening and closing procedures-to be present observant and vigilant at the opening and closing of the site.
- Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end each day.
- Ensure that all water taps turned off when applicable.
- Do continuous personnel frisking and searches on a daily basis.
- Do thorough and proper vehicle searches throughout the day.
- Report any suspicious incidents verbally to management in detail with the submission of a written detailed report as soon as conveniently possible.
- Contact policing and emergency authorities and make written or verbal reports to law enforcement officers when needed as legally required and in accordance of Dis-Chem procedures.
- When problem situations or crisis arise or have been dealt with to maintain observing surroundings and report to management on findings and or changes in identified that intensify the situation.
- After a crisis, report the incident to management, the police or the appropriate authorities (such as the fire services in the case of a fire outbreak) with a detailed written report concerning the incident and your activities around the incident.
- Monitor the alarm systems and or video cameras and operate detecting/ emergency equipment when needed.
- When working during the night or alone e.g. after hours render on-going surveillance of the premises by patrolling the grounds and using closed-circuit camera monitoring or alarm systems to detect and investigate suspicious activities to ensure that only legal entrance to the premises is maintained.
- In emergency situations provide assistance and the emergency teams e.g. alert first responders, clinic sisters, managers etc.
- Maintain order during evacuation procedures and at assembly points by providing exact directions or decisive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property by preventing stampedes and breakdown of law and order or illegal entrance to the premises.
- Offer on-going security advice and safety warnings and tips to ensure that all security and safety precautions are adhered to.
- Be vigilant - watch out for any suspicious activities that may mean a breach in security measures that have been put in place on the site.
- Interpret quickly whatever is seen and act accordingly.
- Respond quickly and correctly during crisis - be alert to avoid being caught unaware.
- Know how best to respond to various dangerous situations according to industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
- Getting help - During some very dangerous situations (such as armed robbery attacks or assaults with deadly weapons), waste no time in calling the police to prevent loss of lives or property.
- Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences and daily activities.
- Enforce rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity before it happens.
- Perform special duties - receive phone calls, respond to text and email messages, and run vital errands for the department according to Dis-Chem and industry standard operating procedures.
Competencies
Essential:
- PSIRA knowledge
- Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training and exposure
- English – Read, write and speak well as it is the organization’s official language.
Advantageous:
Special conditions of employment:
- PSIRA registered.
- Grade C PSIRA accreditation.
- South African
- MIE, clear criminal and credit.
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport and PDP when deployed as a driver.
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Kaelo
- Provident fund (PSSPF)
Closing Date 13 April 2026
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