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  • Posted: Aug 26, 2026
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
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  • Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a major South African retail pharmacy chain known for its slogan "Pharmacists who care". Working here involves fast-paced retail, customer service, and healthcare support. Employees generally report an average work experience with opportunities in retail, nursing, and pharmacy

     

    Health Consultant - Durbanville

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Job description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Product knowledge and stock control
    • Bilingual

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 02 September 2026

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    Merchandiser - Claremont

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • At least 1 year retail experience

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment: 

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

     Closing Date 02 September 2026

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    Store Driver - Hermanus

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Previous experience in a similar role

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 02 September 2026

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    Merchandiser - Noordhoek

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • At least 1 year retail experience

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment: 

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 02 September 2026

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    Trainee Manager - Laguna Mall, Langebaan

    Minimum Requirements…
    Essential:

    • Grade 12/ Matric
    • Minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in store retail management disciplines including but limited to stock management, cash, reporting, expense control and customer service
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Valid driver's license
    • Own reliable transport

    Advantageous:

    • Diploma in Financial / Admin or a relevant 3- year Diploma

    Job Specification…

    Inventory Management:

    • Ensures the processing of items including but not limited to goods in transit, cycle counts and physical stock to system matches, stock takes, addressing of shrinkage and overall stock levels.
    • Ensures efficient stock flow to the sales floor.
    • Participate, assist, and support in the management of shrinkage. Participate, assist and support in the ordering of stock to maintain correct stock levels FMCG, Health and Beauty, when required.

    Sales Floor & Receiving:

    • Assist with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of promotional stock displays in FMCG, Health and Beauty. Store Manager
    • Assist with the adherence, implementation and maintenance of labeling, pricing and layout standards in FMCG, Health and Beauty.
    • Assist with goods receiving duties guided by the standard operating procedures.
    • Participates in the delivery of transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns guided by the company internal control procedures.
    • Assist with reconciliation of daily ZMove Packs in accordance with Receiving policies and procedures.

    Sales Targets:

    • Assists with achieving set store sales targets, including but not limited to FMCG, Health and Beauty.
    • Partner with all head of departments to ensure targets are met.
    • Support management to ensure promotions are effectively executed.
    • Assist management to coordinate with other stores to share knowledge, plan promotional activities, or achieve goals.
    • Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.
    • Support management to determine all profit and sales objectives and propose strategies to maintain inventory levels and manage all work guided by the store policies and procedures.
    • Propose innovative ideas to senior management to increase market share.
    • Assist in the development of regional retail strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic, and optimize profitability in FMCG, Health and Beauty.

     Point of Sale Operations and Finance:

    • Assist with daily cash-ups and review of the reconciliation’s packs and paperwork.
    • Assist with the efficient scheduling of the point-of-sale area to maintain efficient service standards.
    • Assist with the monitoring of the store expenses as well as stock adjustments to the correct GL accounts.
    • Support in analyzing and interpreting Financial Income statements.
    • Assist in ensuring all expense (ordering and monitoring) related items are controlled and managed within budget.
    • Support management with transaction integrity throughout the store guided by company internal control procedures.
    • Support in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of branch transactions.
    • Support management to improve cashier service levels and cashier productivity rates.
    • Assist with controlling overtime and casual spend.
    • Assist with sign off and investigation of run ends daily.
    • Support management to disseminate, collate, and report all relevant information between store and department managers.
    • Assist in any internal or external audits conducted in store.

     Customer Service:

    • Assist with addressing customer complaints promptly and regulate both complaints and compliments.
    • Assist with the ensuring that customer request system is operational and actioned daily.
    • Encourage and report on new loyalty signups continuously.
    • Assist with the ensuring of accurate manual processing of points to customer accounts.
    • Assist with providing customers with feedback regarding queries and complaints.

    HR Process Support:

    • Assist with people administration duties, including but not limited to leave management, scheduling, and staff file management.
    • Facilitate human resource processes, submissions, and documentation for the store in compliance with standard operating procedures.
    • Account for the execution and transaction on the workforce management system (KRONOS) within the store. This includes but not limited to master data and transactional management.
    • Assist the store with the delivery of HR policies and system implementations.
    • Support management to ensure employees receive training where necessary and collate feedback from employees on training sessions attended.

    Trainee Programme Adherence:

    • Participate and engage in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
    • Assist managers and completing assigned tasks for on the job learning purposes.
    • Completion of all required learning programs and assessments to be deemed competent.
    • Ensure Portfolio of Evidence is filed and kept up to date and ensure sign off with Regional Admin Manager.

    Competencies
    Essential:

    • Sound knowledge and understanding of retail store management disciplines with retail admin experience.
    • Analyse simple to semi-complex situations, evaluate multiple options, and make informed decisions to achieve
    • Follow guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards. Understand business complexities.
    • Communicates effectively with all types of people, this includes explaining concepts to first time users. Attentive and active listening.
    • Able to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Conflict management, counselling skills and networking skills. Emotional Intelligence.
    • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 02 September 2026

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    Frontshop Assistant - Lenz Quarter

    Job Description

    • Dis- Chem Lenz Quarter requires a Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
    • 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience  

    Advantageous:

    • 1 Year work experience within Retail  
    • Certification in Retail Business Management

    Job Description: 

    • Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
    • Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
    • Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
    • All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
    • Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
    • Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
    • Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
    • Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
    • Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
    • Assist with back shopping when required.
    • All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
    • Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
    • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
    • Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
    • Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
    • Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
    • Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
    • Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
    • Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
    • Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
    • Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
    • Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
    • Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
    • Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
    • Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
    • Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
    • Assist with the training of new and current team members.
    • Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
    • Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
    • Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
    • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
    • Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • Knowledge of retail operations and administration
    • finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
    • Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
    • Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
    • Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
    • Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
    • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

    Advantageous:

    • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Be able to work retail hours
    • South African citizen
    • MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
    • Driver’s license and own reliable transport

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market-related salary

     Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Retail Store Assistant - Three Rivers

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

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

    Job Specification…

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

    Competencies

    Essential:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

     Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Clinic Receptionist - Braamfontein

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • N/A

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

     Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Receiving Clerk - The Glen

    Job Description

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

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience

    Duties and Responsibilities:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Bilingual
    • Operating of the stock rotating system

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Casual Cashier - The Glen

    Job Description

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

    Essential:

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

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Third additional language

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Receiving Manager - The Glen

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Receiving Manager for their store in The Glen. You will be responsible for managing the accurate receiving of incoming goods delivered to the branch, and facilitating the efficient flow of goods to the trading store

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant retail receiving experience
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Willing and able to work retail hours 

    Advantageous:

    • 2 years of supervising/managing a staff complement of at least 6
    • Working knowledge of SAP

    Job Description:

    Ensure the receiving department adhere to:

    • Accurate verifying, scanning and capturing of physical goods receipts for the store in accordance with company policy and SOPs
    • Receiving of all warehouse goods and invoices
    • Prevention and return of all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store, and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance

    Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total consistency:

    • Goods delivered are in fact the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
    • Ensure deliveries are for the store and that the delivery note and invoice details agree
    • Despatch all returns that are to be uplifted by a supplier on presentation of a pick-up slip in accordance with company policy and SOPs
    • Prepare and log 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 the SL02 returns to vendor inventory list and ME2L open return orders agree to each other and the physical good to be returned on hand
    • Follow up with supplier representatives as to the upliftment of supplier returns in order to minimise their balance
    • Oversee and manage return policy: credit note, supplier returns, warehouse credit, and monthly vendor return list

    Ensure the receiving department:

    • Accurately creates and captures purchase orders for the store, irrespective of source on SAP
    • Capture all goods on warehouse invoices
    • Accurately verify and check invoices
    • Capture (MIRA) all invoices that have been goods received in compliance with operating policies
    • Ensure effective document flow, including capturing and filing
    • Prepare invoice packs for submission to head office in the prescribed manner
    • Execute the warehouse credits process in compliance with the company operating procedure
    • Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
    • Support the Assistant and Store Manager in ensuring the storerooms are in an orderly state
    • Ensure no unauthorised access is granted to the store via the good receiving area
    • Manage and control high-risk stock
    • Mentor and train Receiving/Capturing Clerks and Store Men to ensure their performance meets company standards and continually improves
    • Ensure correct staff scheduling
    • Conduct performance management, staff development and training plans 

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
    • Strong command of the English language
    • Basic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.
    • Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Time management
    • Deadline driven

    Advantageous:

    • Operating of the stock rotating system
    • Basic accounting knowledge
    • Portrayal of leadership
    • Bilingual

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (­+ 20kg)
    • Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
    • South African citizen
    • Clear credit and criminal records 

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) - Mossel Bay

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

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

    Job Specification…

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

    Competencies

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
    • Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
    • 3rd
    • Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
    • Special conditions of employment:
    • Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
    • South African citizen
    • MIE, clear criminal and credit

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market related salary

    Closing Date 02 September 2026

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    Store Motorbike Driver - Brickhill Estcourt

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:
    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Valid driver’s license (code A1)
    • Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts

    Advantageous:

    • Previous experience in a similar role

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:
    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
    • Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
    • Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
    • Valid driver’s licence (code A1)
    • Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
    • South African citizen
    • Clear credit and criminal records

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 03 September 2026

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    Pharmacist Assistant PBQ - Wright Crossing (Springs New Store)

    Job Description

    • The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Wright Crossing - East Rand Region. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the  dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%
    • Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
    • Computer, numerical skills

    Advantageous:

    • Unisolv, and E-Scripting

    Job Description:

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

    • The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
    • Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • The re-packaging of medicine 
    • The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
    • 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
    • The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
    • the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
    • Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details
    • Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
    • Give 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
    • Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
    • Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines
    • Assist the re-packaging of medicine
    • To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
    • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
    • To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries
    • 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
    • Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action 
    • Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with scheduled stock takes
    • Exercise stock and asset control
    • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO
    • Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards
    • Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
    • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
    • Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy
    • Adhere to GPP standards
    • Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements
    • Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile
    • Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly
    • Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • Good communication and listening skills
    • Focus on customer service
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team player
    • Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
    • Attention to detail

    Advantageous:

    • Retail FMCG experience
    •  2nd Language other than English

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Registered with Pharmacy Council
    • Physically Fit – standing for long hours
    • Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
    • South African citizen or valid work permit
    • Clear credit and criminal records

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market-related salary

    Closing Date 26 August 2026

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    Dispensary Manager - Southgate

    Job Description

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

    Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Duties and Responsibilities:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 28 August 2026

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    Direct Pharmacist Assistant PBQ - Midrand

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Dis-Chem Direct store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification 
    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
    • 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
    • Unisolv Experience

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Pharmacy Council

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

    • the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
    • assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
    • the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
    • 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
    • the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health

     Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist:

    • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy 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
    • Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
    • Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist

    Customer Service:

    • 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 cost to patients
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Follow through on any promises made to customers

    Administration:

    • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
    • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
    • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV 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

     Stock Control:

    • 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

     General:

    • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
    • Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
    • Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
    • All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

    ROLE COMPETENCIES

    • Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
    • Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
    • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community.
    • Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
    • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
    • Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
    • Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, E-Scripting

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

     Closing Date 30 September 2026

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    Pharmacist - Tygervalley

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Duties and Responsibilities:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market-related salary
    • Monthly and annual performance pay
    • Medical aid
    • Provident fund
    • Staff account

    Closing Date 04 September 2026

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    Banking Administrator - Midrand

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Banking Administrator at our Head Office in Midrand. You will be required to ensure to load all supplier payments on the Banking Systems according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures and maintain an accurate data record system.

    Minimum Requirements…
    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • 2 to 3 Years in Fixed Assets and Banking Systems

    Advantageous:

    • Experience on the SAP system
    • Relevant Accounting qualification

    Job Specification…

    Banking Administration:

    • Accurately load all banking payments.
    • Conduct account verification on all new beneficiaries and inform management of any discrepancies.
    • Ensure new beneficiaries are accurately loaded on the banking system in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures.

    Fixed Asset Duties:

    • When Assets are paid via Petty Cash, transfer the Asset out the Asset Control account to the appropriate asset (ABSO).
    • Accurately and within the set time period, post the deposit and final payment invoices to the applicable vendor account.
    • After final payment invoices are posted to the vendor account, transfer the deposit payments to the actual assets.
    • Upon posting cross company asset invoices to the vendor accounts, complete an asset transfer to the relevant company.
    • Perform back up capturing assets to safeguard information.
    • Ensure Asset Control Account is cleared in accordance to standard operating procedures.
    • Ensure depreciation runs are completed prior to set deadlines.

    Record Keeping:

    • Maintain perpetual inventory records by gathering inventory data, completing required forms/logs and enter, delete and correct inventory.
    • Balance all Company Codes and Fixed Asset Registers to the General Ledger.
    • Print out all the relevant documents for the Balancing of the Cost and Accumulated depreciation back to the General Ledger.

    Customer Service:

    • Ensure frequent communication with staff and vendors both verbally and in written regarding matters relating to the loading of batches on the banking system.
    • Establish and maintain rapport with internal and external customers.

    Competencies...

    Essential:

    • Knowledge of Fixed Assets and Banking programs
    • English – Read, write and speak well
    • Have good Financial Accounting skills
    • Be trustworthy and honest, accurate, diligent and pay attention to detail
    • Needs to be able to identify and solve problems
    • Need to be able to plan and prioritize duties
    • Have good time management skills
    • Be self-motivated

     Advantageous:

    • Experience on Banking Systems
    • 2nd additional Language – Speak Well

    Special Conditions of Employment...

    • Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
    • South African 
    • MIE, clear criminal and credit
    • Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

    Remuneration and Benefits...

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

    Closing Date 27 August 2026

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    Casual Merchandiser - Glen Acres

    Purpose of the role:

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • At least 1 year retail experience

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment: 

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market-related salary

    Closing Date 27 August 2026

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    Casual Frontshop Assistant - Irene Village

    Job Description

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

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • 1 Year work experience within Retail  

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market-related salary

    Closing Date 28 August 2026

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    Casual Cashier - Irene Village

    Purpose of the role:

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

    Essential:

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

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Third additional language

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market-related salary

    Closing Date 28 August 2026

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    Pharmacist - Strubensvalley

    Job Description

    • Dischem Pharmacy Strubensvalley in Roodepoort requires a Pharmacist for their pharmacy. Responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

    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 
    • Computer literate – MS Office 

    Advantageous:

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

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Dispensing of Medication:

    • Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist
    • 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.

    Customer Service:

    • 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. Administration:
    • 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.

    Stock Control:

    • 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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • Comprehensive medicine knowledge including common dosing regimes, interactions and counselling to ensure appropriate and effective treatment outcomes. Understanding of Retail as pertains to pharmacy.
    • Ability to think critically
    • Possess excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community. English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
    • Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
    • Acts as a role model to others and talks to others about the need for high standards and quality. Demonstrates drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.
    • Time management. Able to meet deadlines. Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
    • Computer, numerical skills. Unisolv and SAP, E-Scripting 

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 29 August 2026

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    Health Consultant - Victory Park

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Job description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Product knowledge and stock control
    • Bilingual

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 29 August 2026

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    Pharmacist Assistant PBQ - Gandhi Square

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their store in Gandhi Square. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification 
    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
    • 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
    • Unisolve Experience

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Pharmacy Council
    • Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist
    • Customer Service
    • Administration
    • Stock Control

    General:

    • A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the
    • following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
    • the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
    • assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
    • the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
    • 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
    • the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy 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
    • Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
    • Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
    • 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 cost to patients
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Follow through on any promises made to customers
    • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
    • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
    • Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV 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
    • 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
    • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
    • Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
    • Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
    • All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

    ROLE COMPETENCIES

    • Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
    • Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem
    • and what level to escalate it to.
    • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from
    • all sections of the community.
    • Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
    • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
    • results with little oversight.
    • Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
    • Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, E-Scripting

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 29 August 2026

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    Retail Store Assistant - Cresta

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

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

    Job Specification…

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

    Competencies

    Essential:

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

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 29 August 2026

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    Casual Cashier Staff - Cresta

    Job Description

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

    Essential:

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

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • Third additional language

    Special conditions of employment:

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

     Closing Date 29 August 2026

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    Clinic Practitioner - Sea Point

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:
    Essential:

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

    Advantageous: 

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

    Special conditions of employment: 

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 07 September 2026

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    Merchandiser - Zevenwacht Mall

    Job Description

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

    Minimum Requirements:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

    • At least 1 year retail experience

    Job Description:

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

    Competencies:

    Essential:

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

    Advantageous:

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

    Special conditions of employment: 

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

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

    Closing Date 07 September 2026

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