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 requires a Casual Merchandiser for their Pavilion 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:
Closing Date 02 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Frontline Supervisor for their Long Beach Mall store. Support customer service to ensure a world class shopping experience. Liaise between management and cashiers. Supervise day-to-day operations of Cashiers to ensure smooth running of till points. Record customer transactions with zero tolerance towards inaccuracy and to eliminate fraud risk.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 2 years cashier related work experience, of which 6 months should be shadowing a Cashier Supervisor
- Sound numerical skills
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
Advantageous:
- Certificate in Computer Literacy
- 3 years’ work experience, with 1 year supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of SAP
Job Specification…
- Manage and report all customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Ensure branch queues flow smoothly.
- Pay attention to the manner in which customers respond to cashiers, and act accordingly.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the points of sale, including floats.
- Manage discrepancies at the point of sale.
- Authorise line voids, tender ups and price overrides.
- Manage refunds and returns transactions according to Dis-Chem operating procedures.
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all types of payments (cash, card, vouchers, coupons and other payments accepted by Dis-Chem).
Ensure accurate document control by checking the following:
- Drop registers
- Documents verification
- Customer documentation
- Correct handling of the gloats as per our standard operating procedures.
- All other documentation related to till operations
- Ensure back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned.
- Train and assist new cashiers
Competencies
Essential:
- Cashier and retail operations knowledge
- Customer service and relations
- Dis-Chem supervisory principles, practices and methods
- Lead, motivate and inspire
- Problem solving
- Sound numerical skills
- Trustworthy and honest
- Presentable
- Strong command of the English language and an additional language
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Dis-Chem product knowledge
- Third additional language
- Customer service background
- SAP
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
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 02 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Phlebotomist for their Melrose Arch store, Sandton Region. Responsible for performing safe, accurate, and efficient blood collection and basic health screening procedures in a private primary health care clinic.
- The role supports physicians and nursing staff by ensuring high-quality specimen collection, patient preparation, and adherence to clinical and infection-control standards while delivering excellent patient care.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12/ Matric
- Certificate or Diploma in Phlebotomy or related health care field
- Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in total rewards, experience in a private clinic or primary healthcare setting
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Basic life support (BLS) or first aid certification
- Proven competency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Job Description:
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection following established protocols.
- Label, handle, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis accurately.
- Ensure proper documentation and tracking of collected specimens.
- Maintain patient comfort and safety during all procedures.
Conduct basic screening procedures such as:
- Blood pressure measurement
- Blood glucose testing (finger-prick)
- Body mass index (BMI) measurement
- Total Cholesterol
- Lipogram
- HB testing (finger-pick)
- Urine dipsticks testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Vital signs as required
- Record and report screening results accurately in patient records.
- Verify patient identity and explain procedures clearly to ensure informed consent.
- Provide reassurance and professional support to patients, including children and anxious individuals.
- Address patient questions and concerns in a courteous and confidential manner.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Dispose of sharps and biohazard waste according to clinic policy and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Prepare phlebotomy equipment and screening tools before procedures.
- Monitor and report stock levels of consumables and supplies.
- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment where applicable.
- Accurately document procedures and results in electronic or paper medical records.
- Comply with clinic policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support clinic workflow and collaborate with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your workstation is
always clean and tidy.
- 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:
- Basic health screening procedures.
- Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
- Identify and solve complex problems by developing and evaluating alternative solutions.
- communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrates understanding and respect for diverse perspectives within the team
environment.
- Understanding and respect for diverse perspectives within the team environment.
- Ensures operational procedures, records, and reports are accurate.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team. Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general comfort with digital systems.
Special conditions of employment:
- Clinical environment with direct patient interaction
- May involve standing for extended periods and handling biological samples
- Flexible working hours may be required based on clinic needs
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 25 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their Somerset Mall 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 02 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashiers for their various Stores in the Mall of Africa 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 25 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Manager for Standerton store. You will Learn overall store operations under direction and supervision of a store manager. Performs wide range of retail operational duties under general guidance and support of an experienced individual.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12/ Matric
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in store retail management disciplines including but limited to stock management, cash, reporting, expense control and customer service
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Valid driver's license
- Own reliable transport
Advantageous:
- Diploma in Financial / Admin or a relevant 3- year Diploma
Job Specification…
Inventory Management:
- Ensures the processing of items including but not limited to goods in transit, cycle counts and physical stock to system matches, stock takes, addressing of shrinkage and overall stock levels.
- Ensures efficient stock flow to the sales floor.
- Participate, assist, and support in the management of shrinkage. Participate, assist and support in the ordering of stock to maintain correct stock levels FMCG, Health and Beauty, when required.
Sales Floor & Receiving:
- Assist with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of promotional stock displays in FMCG, Health and Beauty. Store Manager
- Assist with the adherence, implementation and maintenance of labeling, pricing and layout standards in FMCG, Health and Beauty.
- Assist with goods receiving duties guided by the standard operating procedures.
- Participates in the delivery of transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns guided by the company internal control procedures.
- Assist with reconciliation of daily ZMove Packs in accordance with Receiving policies and procedures.
Sales Targets:
- Assists with achieving set store sales targets, including but not limited to FMCG, Health and Beauty.
- Partner with all head of departments to ensure targets are met.
- Support management to ensure promotions are effectively executed.
- Assist management to coordinate with other stores to share knowledge, plan promotional activities, or achieve goals.
- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
- Support management to determine all profit and sales objectives and propose strategies to maintain inventory levels and manage all work guided by the store policies and procedures.
- Propose innovative ideas to senior management to increase market share.
- Assist in the development of regional retail strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic, and optimize profitability in FMCG, Health and Beauty.
Point of Sale Operations and Finance:
- Assist with daily cash-ups and review of the reconciliation’s packs and paperwork.
- Assist with the efficient scheduling of the point-of-sale area to maintain efficient service standards.
- Assist with the monitoring of the store expenses as well as stock adjustments to the correct GL accounts.
- Support in analyzing and interpreting Financial Income statements.
- Assist in ensuring all expense (ordering and monitoring) related items are controlled and managed within budget.
- Support management with transaction integrity throughout the store guided by company internal control procedures.
- Support in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of branch transactions.
- Support management to improve cashier service levels and cashier productivity rates.
- Assist with controlling overtime and casual spend.
- Assist with sign off and investigation of run ends daily.
- Support management to disseminate, collate, and report all relevant information between store and department managers.
- Assist in any internal or external audits conducted in store.
Customer Service:
- Assist with addressing customer complaints promptly and regulate both complaints and compliments.
- Assist with the ensuring that customer request system is operational and actioned daily.
- Encourage and report on new loyalty signups continuously.
- Assist with the ensuring of accurate manual processing of points to customer accounts.
- Assist with providing customers with feedback regarding queries and complaints.
HR Process Support:
- Assist with people administration duties, including but not limited to leave management, scheduling, and staff file management.
- Facilitate human resource processes, submissions, and documentation for the store in compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Account for the execution and transaction on the workforce management system (KRONOS) within the store. This includes but not limited to master data and transactional management.
- Assist the store with the delivery of HR policies and system implementations.
- Support management to ensure employees receive training where necessary and collate feedback from employees on training sessions attended.
Trainee Programme Adherence:
- Participate and engage in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
- Assist managers and completing assigned tasks for on the job learning purposes.
- Completion of all required learning programs and assessments to be deemed competent.
- Ensure Portfolio of Evidence is filed and kept up to date and ensure sign off with Regional Admin Manager.
Competencies
Essential:
- Sound knowledge and understanding of retail store management disciplines with retail admin experience.
- Analyse simple to semi-complex situations, evaluate multiple options, and make informed decisions to achieve
- Follow guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards. Understand business
- complexities.
- Communicates effectively with all types of people, this includes explaining concepts to first time users. Attentive and active listening.
- Able to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Conflict management, counselling skills and networking skills. Emotional Intelligence.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Local travelling – 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 31 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Willowbridge, Tygervalley store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- 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:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- 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/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give 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
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- 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 message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- 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 a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 02 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their Richards Bay 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 02 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Mall@55 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 18 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their Goldfields 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 02 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Mthatha requires a Fixed Term Frontshop Assistant, 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:
Closing Date 03 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Casual Merchandiser for their Princess Mkabayi (Vryheid) 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:
Closing Date 03 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the committed services of a Customer Consultant for their Newcastle Corner store. 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 03 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashiers for their Greenstone 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 26 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Frontline Supervisor for their Atterbury Value Mart Store . Support customer service to ensure a world class shopping experience. Liaise between management and cashiers. Supervise day-to-day operations of Cashiers to ensure smooth running of till points. Record customer transactions with zero tolerance towards inaccuracy and to eliminate fraud risk.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 2 years cashier related work experience, of which 6 months should be shadowing a Cashier Supervisor
- Sound numerical skills
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
Advantageous:
- Certificate in Computer Literacy
- 3 years’ work experience, with 1 year supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of SAP
Job Specification…
- Manage and report all customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Ensure branch queues flow smoothly.
- Pay attention to the manner in which customers respond to cashiers, and act accordingly.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the points of sale, including floats.
- Manage discrepancies at the point of sale.
- Authorise line voids, tender ups and price overrides.
- Manage refunds and returns transactions according to Dis-Chem operating procedures.
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all types of payments (cash, card, vouchers, coupons and other payments accepted by Dis-Chem).
Ensure accurate document control by checking the following:
- Drop registers
- Documents verification
- Customer documentation
- Correct handling of the gloats as per our standard operating procedures.
- All other documentation related to till operations
- Ensure back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned.
- Train and assist new cashiers
Competencies
Essential:
- Cashier and retail operations knowledge
- Customer service and relations
- Dis-Chem supervisory principles, practices and methods
- Lead, motivate and inspire
- Problem solving
- Sound numerical skills
- Trustworthy and honest
- Presentable
- Strong command of the English language and an additional language
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Dis-Chem product knowledge
- Third additional language
- Customer service background
- SAP
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
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 26 May 2026
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Job Description
- The Local Choice Pharmacy require a 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:
Closing Date 26 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the committed services of a Customer Consultant for their Okavango store. 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 03 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Northgate store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- 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:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- 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/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give 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
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- 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 message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- 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 a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 19 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Glenfair store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- 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:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- 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/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give 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
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- 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 message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- 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 a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 19 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Oudtshoorn 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:
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:
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
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Northgate 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 20 June 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Cashier for their store in Ferndale - Randburg. 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 28 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Cashier for their Store in Roodepoort - Princess Crossing. 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 28 May 2026
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Job Description
- The Dis-chem Pharmacy Bromhof requires a 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:
Closing Date 28 May 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their store in Krugersdorp. 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 28 May 2026
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