Multiple Job Vacancies at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ has an exciting opportunity available for a Beauty Therapist for their Southgate Store. Great Earning Potential with Excellent Commission structure.

Perform beauty treatment according to Dis-Chem standards. Contribute towards proper customer liaison and care when performing treatments. Have the knowledge and offer expert advice and an excellent salon experience. Create awareness around the variety of skin care and body treatments in the Dis-Chem Beauty Salons.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• Minimum 2 years relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapist
• 12 Months technical/practical experience 

Advantageous:

• 3 Year Relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy / Prior Salon Booking System Experience
• Any Aesthetic treatment experience and knowledge of all salon treatments

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Sales:

• Meet monthly treatment and product targets.
• Promote the salon on a daily basis to achieve monthly targets.
• Attend training to stay informed and educated regarding new products, treatment and/ or service techniques and all salon equipment 

Customer Service:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures when dealing with customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Provide customers with accurate feedback regarding queries within a reasonable time.
• Market Dis-Chem Salon offerings to new customers on a daily basis.
• Provide customers with an excellent and memorable salon experience.
• Conduct monthly promotions and reports in conjunction with management. 

Administration:

• New customers should complete customer cards and after every treatment and/ or service.
• Complete and submit accurate monthly reports in time.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem treatment payment procedures. 

Stock Control:

• Maintain stock on hand according to Dis-Chem procedures.
• Report short, damage and expired stock to management.
• Maintain effective and accurate merchandising of promotions.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant equipment is in a working condition and clean at all time.
• Report general maintenance and faulty equipment on a regular basis. 

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Relationship management 
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Trustworthy and honest 

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• Fully Vaccinated (proof of vaccination certificate)
• 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
• Commission

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

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:
Essential:

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

Advantageous: 

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

Special conditions of employment: 

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

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

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:
Essential:

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

Advantageous: 

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

Special conditions of employment: 

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

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

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:
Essential:

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

Advantageous: 

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

Special conditions of employment: 

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

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Rosebank store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern) 
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
• Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
• Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
• The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
• The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
• The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
• The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
• The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
• The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
• The re-packaging of medicines;
• The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
• The promotion of public health.
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
• Follow through on promises made to customers.
• Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Maintain customer profiles on the system.
• Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

 Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Johannesburg has a an opportunity for a security guard to Render a security service in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulations Act 56 of 2001 as amended for the Dis-Chem Group that meets Dis-Chem’ security requirements to protect assets, property and staff by creating a safe and secure environment, through identifying signs of criminal activities or disorder and investigating disturbances while adhering to legislation relevant to the industry and best practice.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
• Grade C accreditation with the PSIRA
• A general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year specific previous experience in a similar role

Job Specification…

• Be vigilant and alert of surroundings to identify suspicious activities and apprehend criminals or remove violators according to the legal authority invested in the industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures for the specific post through.
• Random patrols of the premises on regularly basis to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks.
• Monitor and control access to the premises by documenting and regulating entrance into the site by vehicles or pedestrian’s access points to allow entry only to individuals with the correct authorization.
• Investigate and report signs of damage or unlawful entry as it occurs to management and act accordingly in the best interest of protecting Dis-Chem assets.
• Be clearly visible as far as reasonably possible as deterrent to discourage criminal activities, prevent theft, - damage, - personal injury, and other dishonourable acts.
• Be professionally courteous and friendly, approachable, and willing to help others when receiving guests, customers and employees.
• Access control – searching of staff, suppliers and company merchandisers.
• Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books.
• Cancel staff purchasers and goods declared.
• Supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
• Protect the property and assets of the business from all dishonest persons, action or any acts of malicious behaviour that could result in the company suffering loss.
• Be present at your post at all times when on duty.
• Practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
• Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer or suppliers.
• Opening and closing procedures-to be present observant and vigilant at the opening and closing of the site.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end each day.
• Ensure that all water taps turned off when applicable.
• Do continuous personnel frisking and searches on a daily basis.
• Do thorough and proper vehicle searches throughout the day.
• Report any suspicious incidents verbally to management in detail with the submission of a written detailed report as soon as conveniently possible.
• Contact policing and emergency authorities and make written or verbal reports to law enforcement officers when needed as legally required and in accordance of Dis-Chem procedures.
• When problem situations or crisis arise or have been dealt with to maintain observing surroundings and report to management on findings and or changes in identified that intensify the situation.
• After a crisis, report the incident to management, the police or the appropriate authorities (such as the fire services in the case of a fire outbreak) with a detailed written report concerning the incident and your activities around the incident.
• Monitor the alarm systems and or video cameras and operate detecting/ emergency equipment when needed.
• When working during the night or alone e.g. after hours render on-going surveillance of the premises by patrolling the grounds and using closed-circuit camera monitoring or alarm systems to detect and investigate suspicious activities to ensure that only legal entrance to the premises is maintained.
• In emergency situations provide assistance and the emergency teams e.g. alert first responders, clinic sisters, managers etc.
• Maintain order during evacuation procedures and at assembly points by providing exact directions or decisive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property by preventing stampedes and breakdown of law and order or illegal entrance to the premises.
• Offer on-going security advice and safety warnings and tips to ensure that all security and safety precautions are adhered to.
• Be vigilant - watch out for any suspicious activities that may mean a breach in security measures that have been put in place on the site.
• Interpret quickly whatever is seen and act accordingly.
• Respond quickly and correctly during crisis - be alert to avoid being caught unaware.
• Know how best to respond to various dangerous situations according to industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Getting help - During some very dangerous situations (such as armed robbery attacks or assaults with deadly weapons), waste no time in calling the police to prevent loss of lives or property.
• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences and daily activities.
• Enforce rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity before it happens.
• Perform special duties - receive phone calls, respond to text and email messages, and run vital errands for the department according to Dis-Chem and industry standard operating procedures.

Competencies

Essential:

• PSIRA knowledge
• Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training and exposure
• English – Read, write and speak well as it is the organization’s official language.

Advantageous:

• 3rd Language

Special conditions of employment:

• PSIRA registered.
• Grade C PSIRA accreditation.
• South African 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit.
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport and PDP when deployed as a driver.

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ has an exciting opportunity available for a Travelling Beauty Therapist for their Westrand Region. Great Earning Potential with Excellent Commission structure.

Perform beauty treatment according to Dis-Chem standards. Contribute towards proper customer liaison and care when performing treatments. Have the knowledge and offer expert advice and an excellent salon experience. Create awareness around the variety of skin care and body treatments in the Dis-Chem Beauty Salons. 

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• Minimum 2 years relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapist
• 12 Months technical/practical experience 

Advantageous:

• 3 Year Relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy / Prior Salon Booking System Experience
• Any Aesthetic treatment experience and knowledge of all salon treatments

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Sales:

• Meet monthly treatment and product targets.
• Promote the salon on a daily basis to achieve monthly targets.
• Attend training to stay informed and educated regarding new products, treatment and/ or service techniques and all salon equipment 

Customer Service:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures when dealing with customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Provide customers with accurate feedback regarding queries within a reasonable time.
• Market Dis-Chem Salon offerings to new customers on a daily basis.
• Provide customers with an excellent and memorable salon experience.
• Conduct monthly promotions and reports in conjunction with management. 

Administration:

• New customers should complete customer cards and after every treatment and/ or service.
• Complete and submit accurate monthly reports in time.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem treatment payment procedures. 

Stock Control:

• Maintain stock on hand according to Dis-Chem procedures.
• Report short, damage and expired stock to management.
• Maintain effective and accurate merchandising of promotions.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant equipment is in a working condition and clean at all time.
• Report general maintenance and faulty equipment on a regular basis.  

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Relationship management 
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Trustworthy and honest 

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• Fully Vaccinated (proof of vaccination certificate)
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Travelling to different stores 

Remuneration and benefits:

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

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ has an exciting opportunity available for a Beauty Therapist for their Wonderboom Store. Great Earning Potential with Excellent Commission structure.

Perform beauty treatment according to Dis-Chem standards. Contribute towards proper customer liaison and care when performing treatments. Have the knowledge and offer expert advice and an excellent salon experience. Create awareness around the variety of skin care and body treatments in the Dis-Chem Beauty Salons.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• Minimum 2 years relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapist
• 12 Months technical/practical experience 

Advantageous:

• 3 Year Relevant National or International Certificate or Diploma in Beauty Therapy / Prior Salon Booking System Experience
• Any Aesthetic treatment experience and knowledge of all salon treatments 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Sales:

• Meet monthly treatment and product targets.
• Promote the salon on a daily basis to achieve monthly targets.
• Attend training to stay informed and educated regarding new products, treatment and/ or service techniques and all salon equipment 

Customer Service:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures when dealing with customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Provide customers with accurate feedback regarding queries within a reasonable time.
• Market Dis-Chem Salon offerings to new customers on a daily basis.
• Provide customers with an excellent and memorable salon experience.
• Conduct monthly promotions and reports in conjunction with management. 

Administration:

• New customers should complete customer cards and after every treatment and/ or service.
• Complete and submit accurate monthly reports in time.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem treatment payment procedures. 

Stock Control:

• Maintain stock on hand according to Dis-Chem procedures.
• Report short, damage and expired stock to management.
• Maintain effective and accurate merchandising of promotions.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant equipment is in a working condition and clean at all time.
• Report general maintenance and faulty equipment on a regular basis. 

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Relationship management 
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Trustworthy and honest

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• Fully Vaccinated (proof of vaccination certificate)
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Cashier for their Cape Gate 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

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires Casual Cashiers for their Store in Ottery Centre. 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

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

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:
Essential:

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

Advantageous: 

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

Special conditions of employment: 

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

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

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:
Essential:

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

Advantageous: 

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

Special conditions of employment: 

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

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Whale Coast Village Mall store in Hermanus. 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

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity available for a Nail Technician for their Hartbeespoort Village Mall Store. Great Earning Potential with Excellent Commission structure.

Perform nail treatment according to Dis-Chem standards. Create awareness regarding the variety of nail treatments at Dis-Chem. Contribute to appropriate customer liaison practices, when performing these treatments.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• Nail Technician Certificate
• At least 1 years’ technical experience in a professional beauty/nail salon environment
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Knowledge of all salon treatments offered
• All product training, nail products and retail products used for nail treatments (Gel, Gelish and Acrylic)

Advantageous:

• Salon booking system experience

Job Description:

Sales:

• Meet monthly treatment and product targets.
• Promote the salon on a daily basis to achieve monthly targets.
• Attend training to stay informed and educated regarding new products, treatment and/or service techniques and all salon equipment

Customer Service:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures when dealing with customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Provide customers with accurate feedback regarding queries within a reasonable time.
• Market Dis-Chem offerings to new and existing customers on a daily basis.
• Provide customers with an excellent and memorable salon experience.
• Conduct monthly promotions in conjunction with management.

Administration:

• New customers should complete customer cards and after every treatment and/ or service.
• Complete and submit accurate monthly reports in time.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem treatment and service payment procedures.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.

Stock Control:

• Maintain stock on hand according to Dis-Chem procedures.
• Report short, damage and expired stock to management
• Maintain effective and accurate merchandising of promotions.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant equipment is in a working condition and clean at all time.
• Report general maintenance and faulty equipment on a regular basis.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Possess general knowledge of nail technology (correct product application techniques) and nail contra-indications for nail treatments
• Strong command of the English language
• Be a team player, have good customer relations
• Trustworthy and honest
• Be deadline and target driven – daily treatment planning and administration and meet monthly treatment targets

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Fit and able to perform all salon treatments offered
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records