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  • Posted: Oct 13, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • 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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    Pharmacist - Carnival - 3 Months Fixed Term Contracte Driver - Richards Bay

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Carnival 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

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    Pharmacist - Table Bay

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Table Bay 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

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    Clinic Practitioner - Hermanus

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:
    Essential:

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

    Advantageous: 

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

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    Cosmetic Merchandiser - Valley Hyper

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • At least 1 year retail experience

    Job Description:

    • Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
    • Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
    • Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
    • Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
    • Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
    • Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
    • Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
    • Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
    • Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
    • Report all price discrepancies to management
    • Keep abreast of current and new products
    • Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
    • Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
    • Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
    • Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
    • Assist with back shopping
    • 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

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    DC Driver Code 14 - Midrand

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies Distribution Centre Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Driver - Code 14 to join the team. The main purpose of this role is to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of required goods to the correct customer in order and good condition.

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric.
    • S.A. Driver’s License Code 14.
    • Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
    • 2 -5 years driving experience in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain environment.

    Job Specification…

    • Ensure efficient and accurate delivery of required goods to the correct customer in order and good condition.
    • Ensure the right products get delivered to the right store/customer at the right time.
    • Adhere to store and/or warehouse loading and unloading policies and procedures.
    • Verify all TU’s listed on the truck manifest are correctly and accurately offloaded at the store.
    • Ensure that all collections/store returns/Inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the Dispatch area.
    • Ensure the returns of empty pallets, totes and recyclable cardboard and plastic are accurately recorded and loaded.
    • Ensure all DLS’s / trip sheets, presented to store management are correct and that they have been signed.
    • Ensure to act as a professional representative of the company and adhering to the company uniform policy.
    • Inspect truck as per weekly vehicle check list for any defects and safe operational conditions daily. Report any concerns to the Dispatch Manager.
    • Ensure that the vehicle is never left unattended during the delivery process.
    • Ensure to inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concerns to the manager.

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Problem solving skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Deadline driven
    • Trustworthy and honest

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    Locum - Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Western Cape

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Cape Town 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

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    F&R Administrator - Midrand

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a F&R Administrator to join their Forecasting & Replenishment team in Midrand. To maintain and update all Forecasting & Replenishment and relevant SAP ERP database systems daily to ensure efficient business operations.

    Minimum Requirements

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
    • Minimum of 1 – 2 years relevant experience in similar role

    Essential:

    • Retail/ SAP ECC Experience

    Job Description 

    • Maintain articles on SAP ERP and SAP F&R.
    • Maintain integrity and functionality of F&R processes.
    • Ensure that data use and processing is aligned with the department’s objectives.
    • Maintain and support relevant master data for F&R.
    • Attend to heat calls as per standard operating procedures and ensure effective resolution.
    • Attend to and flag any F&R query or error experienced by any Dis-Chem stakeholder.
    • Maintain timely and proper communication with different stakeholders.
    • Assist Stores, head office & vendors with any F&R related queries where possible.
    • Inform management of any discrepancies as soon as you become aware of it
    • Assist internal customers with queries they may have in a helpful and insightful manner.

    Competencies: 

    Essential: 

    • Basic knowledge of programs that need to be worked on
    • Logical and analytical
    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
    • Knowledge of SAP ERP and SAP F&R

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    Clinic Practitioner - Potchefstroom

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:
    Essential:

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

    Advantageous: 

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

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    Casual Packer - Brooklyn Mall

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Packer for their XXXXXXXXXX store. Maintain the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem standard operational procedures and requirements and customer needs within the Store

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Minimum of 6 months’ relevant retail receiving experience
    • Basic mathematics
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Willing and able to work retail hours

    Job Specification…

    • Remove stock from supplier delivery vehicle
    • Verify that all products/items received are correctly allocated
    • Handle goods with care to minimise stock damage and personal injury
    • Sort and pack different products and articles onto their own pallets, to facilitate checking in of goods
    • Identity any discrepancies such as damaged, misplaced goods, wrong labels and report the issues accordingly
    • Work with the Receiving Clerk to sort stock, and assist with the checking process
    • Pack stock accurately and correctly into shelves or onto a pallet
    • Complete an administrative form and complete organisational formalities for damages/accidents that occurred while packing according to Dis-Chem SOPs

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Knowledge of the distribution, logistics and supply chain environment
    • Strong command of the English language
    • Good reading comprehension
    • Attention to detail
    • Trustworthy and honest

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    Casual Cleaner - Brooklyn Mall

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a  Casual Cleaner at the Brooklyn Mall store. You will be required to ensure a clean and neat office space while maintaining a hygienic Dis-Chem standard throughout the Head Office.

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric

    Advantageous:

    • N/A

    Job Specification…

    • Provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Head Office and communal areas on a daily basis.
    • Develop routines to ensure all areas of the Head Office are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
    • Ensure the canteen and restroom is clean and stocked up with the necessary products at all times.
    • Be available at all time, throughout operational hours, to clean up as required.
    • Ensure refuse doesn’t contain any products or valued goods before disposing it.
    • Vacuum carpeted areas (meeting and training rooms) daily as per standard operating procedures.
    • Vacuum other carpeted areas once a week as per standard operating procedures.
    • Dust desks, chairs, telephones, shelves, photocopiers etc. in offices and meeting rooms as per standard operating procedures.
    • Adhere to industry health and safety regulations while performing duties.
    • Ensure no cleaning utensils are left unattended on the office floor and that it is stored away while not in use.
    • Ensure that the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends when cleaning the floor.
    • Be friendly and professional – able to deal with customers when they are on-site while cleaning is being performed.
    • Guide customers to the right floor or people when asked for assistance.
    • Communicate with staff and guests in a clear and friendly manner.
    • Solve minor problems or redirect it to the team leader for assistance.
    • Ensure kitchens and bathrooms have enough stock and are cleaned according to Dis-Chem standards report any low or out of stock to the team leader.
    • Report any malfunctioning equipment or items in areas of operation: doors, handles, locks, taps, cisterns, lights, switch, etc. to the team leader.

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Cleaning
    • English – Speak
    • Customer service and staff member communication
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Attention to detail
    • Be able to take instructions and follow through
    • Time management

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    Post Basic Qualifeid Pharmacist Assistant - New Market

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their New Market 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

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    Pharmacist - Knysna

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Knysna 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

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    Recruitment Officer - Cape Town

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Head Office in Capetown has an opportunity available for a Recruitment Officer to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to administrate the Dis-Chem recruitment processes while maintaining excellent customer service delivery and helping people through the hiring process.

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Relevant Human Resourses Qualification
    • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a Human Resource environment
    • Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

    Job Specification…

    • Take ownership of assigned vacancies and ensure all recruitment activities are completed in a timely manner while maintaining a high quality of service and administration.
    • Adhere to the POPI act at all times and ensure all candidate and employee personal information is handled in a professional and confidential manner.
    • Create and post advertisements on approved platforms as required by the Senior Recruiter in the approved format.
    • Ensure candidates shortlisted fits the job spec as received by management.
    • Liaise with department managers with regards to setting up interview time, date and venue.
    • Foster and maintain good working relationships with business and prospective hires.
    • Assist in the building of talent pipelines in conjunction with the Senior Recruiter.
    • Assist employees with all recruitment queries including active vacancy adverts, screening of candidates and setting up of interviews.
    • Give relevant and accurate feedback to applicants regarding their application status.

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Maintain knowledge of recruitment best practice`s current and proposed legislation and regulatory requirements
    • Knowledge of Retail positions and functions in a Store, Head Office and Branch
    • English – Read, write and speak well
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Deadline driven

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    Pharmacist - Liberty Promenade - Cape Town

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Liberty 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

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    Pharmacist - Kuruman - Fixed Term Contract - 4 Momths

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Kuruman 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

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    Pharmacist - Ferngate

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Ferngate 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

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    Trainee Cosmetics Manager - Hemingways

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available  for a Trainee Cosmetics Manager for their Hemingways store. The purpose of this position is to manage the Cosmetics and Beauty category within Dis-Chem stores. Effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service. Ensure staffs on floor assist customers.
     

    Minimum Requirements:
    Essential:

    • Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
    • 3 Years Cosmetics or Beauty Experience within Retail environment

     Job Description:

    • Direct and support sales staff under the guidance of the Store Manager and in accordance with the Dis-Chem policies, procedures and retail working practices.
    • Ensure that employees in the department adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
    • Discipline and council employees in the department, with the Store Manager`s assistance, when needed.
    • Perform general Human Resource duties, including but not limited to, administrating leave, sick leave, time schedule, and KRONOS.
    • Ensure that Cosmetic Consultants are allocated to the correct and relevant cosmetic and beauty house.
    • Employees in the department must receive relevant training.
    • Manage and encourage feedback from training.
    • Manage the employees in the department’s performance through the Dis-Chem Performance Management System.
    • The store must be adequately staffed at all times and establish an appropriate work roster for employees in the department.
    • Manage all in-store promoters according to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures.
    • Inform the Payroll department of all employee changes, which includes but are not limited to terminations, leave, disciplinary action and employment.
    • Inform Category Managers of all changes relating to cosmetic houses, maternity leave and resignations or terminations.
    • All employees must wear uniform according to the Dis-Chem uniform policy.
    • Ensure personal and subordinates hygiene and presentation according to Dis-Chem standards.
    • Maintain absolute confidentiality concerning all company and customer information.
    • Be accountable and manage stock control and/or flow through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chems Distribution Centre and suppliers.
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s stock policies and procedures and don’t delegate ordering of stock to Cosmetic Consultants.
    • Ensure that all Cosmetic and Beauty administration procedures are followed, including but not limited to weekly returns, sales records, and employee and promotion records.
    • Be responsible and accountable for your designated stock in stock room and on the sales floor.
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures, regarding stock and customer payments at the cosmetics cashier counter.
    • Adhere to policies regarding store allocations from suppliers and Dis-Chem allocation for individual employees.
    • Manage and deal with customer compliments and complaints.
    • Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to the Store Manager or Regional Cosmetic Manager.
    • Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service
    • Investigate and solve all customer queries effectively and in time
    • Promote problem solving within team to improve customer service
    • Ensure that a Cosmetic Cashier and a Cosmetic Consultant is always visible in the Cosmetic Department.
    • All beauty and fragrance related products including returns by customers should go through the Cosmetic Manager or the department`s second in charge when Cosmetic Manager is away.
    • Report injury on duty and customer accidents to the Store Manager and Head Office according to standard operating procedures.
    • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, and ensure merchandise and displays are maintained in both the window area and throughout the store.
    • Manage merchandise by ensuring displays are presented in an attractive manner.
    • All goods must be correctly priced and labelled.
    • Adhere to stock layout principles, at all times.
    • Merchandising displays in the cosmetic and beauty area must be faced up and stocked.
    • Manage and ensure that the correct shelf price talkers are displayed.
    • Maximise store income and achieve department, brand and vendor targets.
    • Monthly promotions must be executed to maximise sales.
    • Be accountable for all employees in the department (cosmetic, beauty and fragrances) and ensure they are aware of current beauty promotions and non-beauty promotions, which includes but are not limited to display’s and signage.
    • Adhere to Head Office implementations.
    • Keep updated with in-depth knowledge regarding products, brands and the retail industry.
    • Ensure that the Cosmetic and Salon Department accurately book salon appointments.

    Competencies
    Essential:

    • Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP
    • Customer Service
    • Communication
    • Trustworthy 
    • Honest

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    Snr Cashier - Weskus Mall - Vredenburg

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Senior Cashier for their Weskus store.The purpose of this position is to 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.

    Minimum Requirements:
    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • A minimum of 3 years’ 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 hour

    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

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    Receiving Clerk - Weskus Mall - Vredenburg

     

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies  requires a Receiving Clerk for their Weskus 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

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    Merchandiser - Corkwood Square - Uitenhage EC

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Corkwood Square - Uitenhage EC  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

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    Merchandiser - Weskus Mall - Vredenburg

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Weskus Store. The purpose of this position is to 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

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    Cosmetic Cashier - Weskus Mall - Vredenburg

    Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Cosmetic Cashier for their Weskus Store, to support customer service at point of sale, while ensuring a world class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system and ensure effective merchandising of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service.

    Minimum Requirements 
    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:

    •  Customers at the cosmetic till point are your first priority to ensure efficient transactions takes place
    • If there are no customers to attend to at the cosmetic till points you need to assist with merchandising of cosmetic products
    • Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to manager
    • Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service
    • Establish a professional relationship with customers
    • Ensure personal and colleague’s hygiene and presentation
    • Carry out and manage the Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
    • Refer cosmetic sales queries to the Cosmetic Consultant
    • Be responsible for accurate cash flow
    • Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor
    • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so
    • Transact all purchases - receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and other payments excepted by Dis-Chem
    • Answer questions regarding the store beauty merchandise when asked
    • Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and E-Bucks)
    • When there are no customers to attend to at the cosmetic till point, assist with merchandising duties:
    • Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness, merchandising and displays are maintained in both the window area and throughout the store
    • Ensure that displays are present in an attractive manner
    • Ensure that all goods are correctly priced and labeled
    • Adhere to stock layout principles
    • Ensure that merchandising displays in cosmetics area are faced up and stocked
    • Ensure that the right shelf price takers are displayed
    • Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures
    • Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis-Chem verification procedure
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures
    • Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly
    • Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for
    • Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
    • Handle daily takings confidentially and only discuss it with management
    • Be alert, recognize and report suspicious behaviour to management
    • Keep all your daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until you place them in the drop safe
    • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your work station is always clean and tidy
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
    • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

    Competencies:
    Essential:

    • Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
    • 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

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