Trending Roles at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• The Local Choice Head Office has an opportunity available for a TLC Masterdata Administrator.  This role is responsible for all the administrative functions of the stock file masterdata and ensuring accuracy of the data.
• The role is also responsible for accurately capturing product details on all channels to ensure high quality customer-facing product information online.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Gr12/Matric or Senior Certificate
• Minimum 0 – 1 years masterdata experience

Advantageous:

• Diploma in Marketing or relevant qualification
• Experience in data capturing

 Job function:

Master Data Administration:

• Monitor the pricing data and ensure it is maintained and updated.
• Resolve all discrepancies that appear with regards to pricing, promotions and other relevant cost-related aspects.
• Administrate daily new listing and price changes.
• Create stock codes for new online products and group all products accordingly.
• Ensure no selling prices are below cost pricing.
• Assist in creating and maintaining reliable, sustainable ecommerce masterdata.
• Ensure that any promotions are listed and loaded in time before promotion starts as well as ensuring they end at specified time as per management requirements.
• Accuracy capturing all product details on all channels.

Stakeholder Liaison:

• Ensure that all queries are responded to timeously.
• Liaise with suppliers for all stakeholders on price updates.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
• Ensure products and services comply with customer requirements. Streamlines procedures based on customer feedback.
• Demonstrate an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the company, together with a desire for accuracy and order.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 26 August 2026

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Job Description

• TLC Head Office has an opportunity for a TLC Site Project Coordinator in Delmas. You will be responsible to coordinate, oversee and direct allocated on-site projects within the design department from conception to completion. The role is also responsible in ensuring the projects are completed in timely and cost-effective manner.

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
• 2 - 3 years in site and/or project management

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in the retail environment with experience in drawing with AutoCad, Revit or specific software.

Job Specifications:

Project Management:

• Administer contractor performance for all projects and ensure compliance to all agreements and assist in various new and revamp projects.
• Manage multiple construction projects at any given time and prepare construction progress reports for all projects on an everyday basis and manage all communication with contractors, TLC Project Manager and TLC Administrators.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and resolve all queries for site progress.
• Prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Implement corrective measures for identified distractions or issues.
• Oversee construction progress against schedule and budget.
• Conduct measurements of pharmacies and draw as-is plans when required.
• To proactively manage changes in project scope, ensure that any change to project scope is documented and approve.
• Drive implementation of projects plans, timelines, critical milestones, quality and costs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Assist in compile and prepare project estimates by gathering information from proposals, plans, specifications and related documents.
• Coordinate engagement sessions between client, site, sub-contractors & suppliers.
• Facilitate stakeholder and engagement meetings to review project status.

Health, Safety & Compliance :

• Facilitate all forms of risk assessment - manual handling, fire risk assessments / fire prevention to ensure third parties are adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Acts.
• Inspect all construction sites to ensure appropriate quality control on all processes and coordinate with various team.
• Ensure products and services meet the highest quality standards, and that working conditions are safe and meet legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments to highlight areas of potential risks.

Contractors and sub-contractors’ relations:

• Manage all allocated projects in conjunction with all contractors and sub-contractors
• Quote check
• Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors execute allocated projects within the TLC builder’s specification document and corporate identity.
• Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractor honor timelines as communicated.

Reporting:

• Report on the progression of project completions and ensure the timely completion of all allocated projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly or weekly progress reports as required, on the allocated software and/or platforms provided by Head Office.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Good knowledge of national legislation on compliance regulations
• Decision making, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and phases.
• Knowledge of professional affairs tools and software.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Active listening and feedback skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to lead and manage team members.
• Good knowledge in use of Microsoft (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Afrikaans and English – Read, write and speak

Special conditions of employment:

• Daily travelling to stores. Occasional office-based work. May be required to work outside normal office hours in accordance with business needs.
• South African citizen.
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating.
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Closing Date 26 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Cape Road store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Longmeadow has an opportunity available for a DC Dispatch Assistant Manager to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centres incorporating functions in the following areas; Order consolidation,
• Route planning, Dispatch both Local and Line-haul, Returns, Vehicle maintenance and in so doing ensure that both legal and customer requirements are met.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate and relevant
• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 Years Management experience in Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Advantageous:

• Experience in the Retail/Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Experience with SAP, EWM or other ERP systems

Job Specification…

• Ensure optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives
• Understand and execute the planning process involved when stock leaves the distribution centre
• Routing of vehicles in such a manner to ensure optimum utilisation and vehicle turnaround times
• Ensure all deliveries picked the previous day, are delivered the next day to local stores and within 48 hours to Coastal stores
• Managing the productivity within the Department
• Ensure all managers and supervisors in department manage their staff efficiently
• Resolve personnel problems by analysing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and take corrective action
• Ensure accurate administration for transactional excellence and POD requirements
• Effective and efficient resolution and communication of internal and external customer day-to-day queries
• Prevent and act on security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with proactively
• Identify supplier issues that impact required financial objectives and address them at the appropriate level internally and externally

Competencies

Essential:

• Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role
• English – Read, write and speak. Reading comprehension, writing. Proactively communicates in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
• Understand Fleet Management - In order to optimise cost savings, while ensuring fleet reliability
• Trustworthy and Honest. Demonstrates personal initiative
• Critical and analytical thinking. Attention to detail
• Time management and deadline driven. Self-control
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements
• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise
• May at times need to lift or move heavy boxes – ensure health and safety standards

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 28 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Pinelands (New Store). Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Tokai (New Store). Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Pinelands (New 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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Receiving Manager for their Pinelands (New store). 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 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashiers for their Gonubie - East London (New Store).To support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience.
• Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a DC Inventory Stock Controller to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to ensure that replenishment gets done on the various bins, within the Distribution system in the warehouse on a continuous basis.
• Ensure efficient and accurate continuous cycle counting of stock, in line with company standard operational procedures, and customer needs, if required to do so and ensure physical stock integrity and accuracy in the warehouse is maintained.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 or Senior Certificate with English and Mathematics

Advantageous:

• Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma
• 2 Years relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment

Job Specification…

Replenishment:

• Be responsible for ensuring accurate replenishment is performed on a regular basis.
• Be aware of what the system of replenishment entails and follow this process within the department.
• Ensure replenishment is done using a scanner.
• Ensure necessary cut offs and accuracy is maintained, at all times.
• Ensure that all stock is received and packed away and accurately maintained on the system.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of new projects related to improving the efficiency of operations such as the scanning project.
• Ensure that the warehouse racking and all storage utilization are optimized at all times.
• Ensure all stock integrity irregularities are communicated to the Inventory department.

Internal Customer Service:

• Ensure effective and efficient replenishment into bins, according to standard operating procedures.
• Comply with minimum standards of accuracy, in order to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure effective and efficient relationships with internal customers to improve operating efficiencies.
• Must be willing to be rotated where needed and must be willing to perform any other function in the department to assist in other areas, should the need arise.

Cycle Counting:

• Be aware of continuous cycle counts and follow the system used within the department.
• Ensure counts are done accurately.
• Ensure standards of speed and accuracy are maintained, while counting.

Stock Control:

• Report damages and bin integrity issues to manager.
• Report recurring stock issues to manager.
• Ensure physical expiry dates and batch numbers are maintained correctly.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are effectively carried out to solve extra stock from over-picks, interim areas, checking and pack stations.

Stock Audit:

• When instructed, ensure accuracy of picking, receiving and replenishment processes, as indicated in the standard operating procedure.

General:

• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your work station is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem disciplinary and counselling policy and procedures.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets, directly related to own role.
• English –Read, write and speak. Proactively communicate in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
• Trustworthy and Honest. Demonstrates personal initiative. Takes accountability for own actions. Demonstrates a customer service mind set. Works with colleagues as a team player in order to achieve operational goals and targets.
• Demonstrates an ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Demonstrates the ability to identify operational obstacles and opportunities and refer to warehouse
  management. Have knowledge and understand consequential impacts of decisions made. – i.e. Good judgement. Display selfconfidence when interacting Good admin skills.
• Coordination, active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, writing, monitoring, service orientation, time management, judgment and decision making and active learning. integrity, analytical thinking, dependability, attention to detail, achievement/effort, cooperation, persistence, self-control, initiative, innovation, stress tolerance, and adaptability/flexibility.
• Proactively communicates in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers. Works with colleagues as a team player in order to achieve operational goals and targets. Be willing to learn all different clerical functions. Be solution focused. Self-confidence when interacting with people. Be able to work in a pharmaceutical environment (site applicable). Good admin skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business measures and targets directly relating to own role.
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail.

Advantageous:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of replenishment of stock, in all the various sections of the DC.
• 2nd Additional language.
• Be able to identify operational obstacles and opportunities and remain calm and focused under pressure.

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs.
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements.
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise.
• Physical demands include walking and standing, climbing, kneeling, push and pull objects, lift and move objects , repetitive bending.

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 16 September 2026

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Job Description

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

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Health Merchandiser for their Gonubie-East London (New Store). Your responsibilities lie in ensuring Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide customers with outstanding customer service.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

• Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category
• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Specification:

• Restock merchandise as per business requirements.
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the store room, is stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure full range of products is on the shelves at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, First In First Out basis.
• Assist with general stocktaking.
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing.
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained.
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the store room as well as on the shop floor.
• Assist with back shopping.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.

Competencies
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team at their New Store opening in Tokai. 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 Description:

• 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 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires Merchandisers for their Kensington Square - Durban North (New 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 hour

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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Health Manager for its Gonubie-East London (New Store). The purpose of the role is to manage the health division within the store, this entails stock control, working towards achieving sales targets, managing in-store promotions, implementing head office initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 3 years’ retail and sales experience
• Minimum of 1-year experience in supervision/management of a staff complement of between 3 and 8 people
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Qualification within the health focus category
• Relevant experience in the vitamins, supplements and health food industry
• SAP experience
• Qlikview experience

Job Specification:

• Direct and support sales staff under the guidance of the Store Manager and in accordance with the Dis-Chem policies, procedures and retail working practices.
• Ensure implementation of Head office, Regional Manager and Regional Health Manager Strategy and initiatives.
• Manage staff member performance through the performance management system.
• Ensure the Health Division is adequately staffed at all times, and establish an appropriate work roster.
• Manage all in-store promoters for the department.
• Manage and address customer compliments and complaints.
• Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service.
• Maintain merchandising and displays, to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure all goods are correctly priced and labelled.
• Working towards achieving department, vendor, brand, products and sales objectives.
• Ensure monthly promotions are implemented effectively to maximise its objectives.
• Maintain optimal stock levels through effective planning, monitoring and ordering of stock.
• Manage sales representatives and direct supplier orders.
• Ensure proper stock rotation to prevent the stock from expiring.
• Manage back shopping in the designated areas.
• Be accountable and manage stock control through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chem’s warehouse and suppliers.

Competencies
Essential:

• Product knowledge
• Management of staff and stock
• Sales and promotional management
• Good communication skills
• Financial skills
• Set up and interpret financial reports
• Customer service
• Honest and trustworthy
• Leadership

Advantageous:

• 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
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Receiving Manager for their Kensington Square - Durban North (New Store). 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Gonubie - East London (New 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 hour

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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity available for an Online Picker for their Kensington Square - Durban North New Store. The main function of the role will be to assist in maintaining the Online Store Click and Collect System effectiveness by efficiently and accurately picking and packing stock in line with Dis-Chem standard operational procedures, requirements and customer needs.

Minimum Requirements
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant retail environment

Job Specification

• Assist Online Administrator in keeping accurate records of all Click and Collect orders received, picked, packed and released to customer.
• Ensure all orders are correctly picked and packed as per picking slip to avoid any customer discrepancies.
• Ensure customer orders are ready for collection before the customer visits the store to collect their goods purchased.
• Execute all purchases based on standard and consistent Dis-Chem operating procedures.
• Maintain operational standards throughout the picking & packing process.
• Assist with weighing and shipping of orders.
• Resolve any customer queries in the fastest most appropriate way possible.
• Inform management of any customer discrepancies as soon as possible to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Constantly and actively strive to improve productivity of the department within the store including engagement and retention of customers regarding Click and Collect.

Competencies
Essential:

• Understand best practices related to Click and Collect in-store operations
• Customer Service driven and focus on quality
• Exceptional communication and active listening skills
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Problem solving skills
• Patient, honest and trustworthy
• Time management and accountability

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport
• South African citizen citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

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

 Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Receiving Manager for their Gonubie - East London (New Store). 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Health Manager for its Kensington Square - Durban North (New Store).The purpose of the role is to manage the health division within the store, this entails stock control, working towards achieving sales targets, managing in-store promotions, implementing head office initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 3 years’ retail and sales experience
• Minimum of 1-year experience in supervision/management of a staff complement of between 3 and 8 people
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Qualification within the health focus category
• Relevant experience in the vitamins, supplements and health food industry
• SAP experience
• Qlikview experience

Job Specification:

• Direct and support sales staff under the guidance of the Store Manager and in accordance with the Dis-Chem policies, procedures and retail working practices.
• Ensure implementation of Head office, Regional Manager and Regional Health Manager Strategy and initiatives.
• Manage staff member performance through the performance management system.
• Ensure the Health Division is adequately staffed at all times, and establish an appropriate work roster.
• Manage all in-store promoters for the department.
• Manage and address customer compliments and complaints.
• Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service.
• Maintain merchandising and displays, to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure all goods are correctly priced and labelled.
• Working towards achieving department, vendor, brand, products and sales objectives.
• Ensure monthly promotions are implemented effectively to maximise its objectives.
• Maintain optimal stock levels through effective planning, monitoring and ordering of stock.
• Manage sales representatives and direct supplier orders.
• Ensure proper stock rotation to prevent the stock from expiring.
• Manage back shopping in the designated areas.
• Be accountable and manage stock control through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chem’s warehouse and suppliers.

Competencies
Essential:

• Product knowledge
• Management of staff and stock
• Sales and promotional management
• Good communication skills
• Financial skills
• Set up and interpret financial reports
• Customer service
• Honest and trustworthy
• Leadership

Advantageous:

• 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
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity available for an Online Picker for their Gonubie - East London (New Store). The main function of the role will be to assist in maintaining the Online Store Click and Collect System effectiveness by efficiently and accurately picking and packing stock in line with Dis-Chem standard operational procedures, requirements and customer needs.

Minimum Requirements
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant retail environment

Job Specification

• Assist Online Administrator in keeping accurate records of all Click and Collect orders received, picked, packed and released to customer.
• Ensure all orders are correctly picked and packed as per picking slip to avoid any customer discrepancies.
• Ensure customer orders are ready for collection before the customer visits the store to collect their goods purchased.
• Execute all purchases based on standard and consistent Dis-Chem operating procedures.
• Maintain operational standards throughout the picking & packing process.
• Assist with weighing and shipping of orders.
• Resolve any customer queries in the fastest most appropriate way possible.
• Inform management of any customer discrepancies as soon as possible to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Constantly and actively strive to improve productivity of the department within the store including engagement and retention of customers regarding Click and Collect.

Competencies
Essential:

• Understand best practices related to Click and Collect in-store operations
• Customer Service driven and focus on quality
• Exceptional communication and active listening skills
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Problem solving skills
• Patient, honest and trustworthy
• Time management and accountability

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport
• South African citizen citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

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

 Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Auxiliary Nurse at their The Crescent - Umhlanga (New Store). To provide basic nursing care and pre-consultation support to patients attending the Primary Health Clinic.
• Responsible for taking and recording vital signs, facilitating patient flow, obtaining and documenting consent, maintaining accurate patient records, and provide basic administration support Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Auxiliary Nurse, where applicable
• Minimum of 1- 3 yrs experience in primary healthcare, outpatient or clinic environment will be
• Computer literate – MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Consultation Patient Assessment

• Assist with the preparation of patients before consultation by performing basic assessments as delegated by the Registered Nurse•
• Receive patients in the pre-consultation area in a professional and respectful manner.
• Confirm patient identity using the approved patient identification process.
• Record reason for visiting or presenting complaint as per clinic procedure.

Take, document and report basic vital signs, including:

• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Temperature
• Respiratory rate
• Oxygen saturation, where applicable
• Weight
• Height
• Body Mass Index, where applicable
• Blood glucose, where delegated and according to protocol
• Identify abnormal vital signs and immediately report these to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with basic screening according to clinic protocols.

Patient Administration

• To support accurate and efficient patient administration in the pre-consultation room.
• Ensure patient demographic details are verified.
• Ensure patient electronic health records are available and updated.
• Record all relevant pre-consultation information accurately.
• Ensure required documents are signed, completed and correctly.
• Capture information on the clinic system.
• Ensure accurate handover of patient information to the Registered Nurse or consulting practitioner.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Accurately record all vital signs and observations clearly.
• Ensure patient records are complete, legible, dated and signed where required.
• Document consent and patient interactions according to facility policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of patient information.
• Comply with legal, ethical and facility record-keeping requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a clean, safe and hygienic patient and clinical environment.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Perform hand hygiene according to protocol.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Clean and disinfect equipment between patients.
• Ensure equipment such as blood pressure machines, thermometers, glucometers and scales are clean and functional.
• Report faulty equipment to the Registered Nurse or Clinic Manager.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste according to facility policy or established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the pre-consultation room.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements.

Communication and Teamwork

• The Auxiliary Nurse must work closely with the Registered Nurse, doctors, reception team and other healthcare workers.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families and staff.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly.
• Follow instructions from the Registered Nurse.
• Support efficient patient movement through the clinic.
• Always maintain professional behaviour.
• Participating in clinic meetings, training and quality improvement activities where required.

General

• The Auxiliary Nurse must function strictly within the scope of practice for an Auxiliary Nurse and within facility protocols.
• The Auxiliary Nurse may not:
• Work independently without supervision.
• Diagnose patients.
• Prescribe medication.
• Change treatment plans.
• Give clinical advice outside approved protocol.
• Perform procedures outside the delegated scope.
• Obtain consent for complex clinical procedures without Registered Nurse or practitioner involvement.

The Auxiliary Nurse must immediately escalate to the Registered Nurse if:

• Vital signs are abnormal.
• A patient appears acutely ill or unstable.
• A patient reports chest pain, shortness of breath, severe pain, fainting, confusion or severe bleeding.
• There is uncertainty regarding consent.
• A patient refuses care or withdraws consent.
• There is no clinical, ethical or safety concern.

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Sound understanding of basic nursing principles, anatomy and physiology, patient care practices, infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, confidentiality requirements, health promotion principles, and record-keeping requirements.
• Business acumen
• Cogntive skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality Orientation
• Self management skills
• Leadership skills
• technical skills
• Management skills
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Based in a private Dis-Chem Clinic in store.
• Primarily assigned to the pre-consultation room.
• May be required to assist in other clinic areas within scope and under supervision.
• May require standing for extended periods.
• Must comply with shift schedules, clinic operating hours and facility policies.
• Must wear prescribed uniform and identification badge

Legal Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and maintenance of current registration status.
• Practice within the Nursing Act, applicable healthcare legislation, and the prescribed scope of practice.
• Adherence to ethical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all health, safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention regulations relevant to the healthcare environment.

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the services of an Auxiliary Nurse for their Grassland Junction (New Store).To provide basic nursing care and pre-consultation support to patients attending the Primary Health Clinic.
• Responsible for taking and recording vital signs, facilitating patient flow, obtaining and documenting consent, maintaining accurate patient records, and provide basic administration support Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Auxiliary Nurse, where applicable
• Minimum of 1- 3 yrs experience in primary healthcare, outpatient or clinic environment will be
• Computer literate – MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Consultation Patient Assessment

• Assist with the preparation of patients before consultation by performing basic assessments as delegated by the Registered Nurse•
• Receive patients in the pre-consultation area in a professional and respectful manner.
• Confirm patient identity using the approved patient identification process.
• Record reason for visiting or presenting complaint as per clinic procedure.

Take, document and report basic vital signs, including:

• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Temperature
• Respiratory rate
• Oxygen saturation, where applicable
• Weight
• Height
• Body Mass Index, where applicable
• Blood glucose, where delegated and according to protocol
• Identify abnormal vital signs and immediately report these to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with basic screening according to clinic protocols.

Patient Administration

• To support accurate and efficient patient administration in the pre-consultation room.
• Ensure patient demographic details are verified.
• Ensure patient electronic health records are available and updated.
• Record all relevant pre-consultation information accurately.
• Ensure required documents are signed, completed and correctly.
• Capture information on the clinic system.
• Ensure accurate handover of patient information to the Registered Nurse or consulting practitioner.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Accurately record all vital signs and observations clearly.
• Ensure patient records are complete, legible, dated and signed where required.
• Document consent and patient interactions according to facility policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of patient information.
• Comply with legal, ethical and facility record-keeping requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a clean, safe and hygienic patient and clinical environment.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Perform hand hygiene according to protocol.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Clean and disinfect equipment between patients.
• Ensure equipment such as blood pressure machines, thermometers, glucometers and scales are clean and functional.
• Report faulty equipment to the Registered Nurse or Clinic Manager.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste according to facility policy or established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the pre-consultation room.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements.

Communication and Teamwork

• The Auxiliary Nurse must work closely with the Registered Nurse, doctors, reception team and other healthcare workers.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families and staff.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly.
• Follow instructions from the Registered Nurse.
• Support efficient patient movement through the clinic.
• Always maintain professional behaviour.
• Participating in clinic meetings, training and quality improvement activities where required.

General

• The Auxiliary Nurse must function strictly within the scope of practice for an Auxiliary Nurse and within facility protocols.
• The Auxiliary Nurse may not:
• Work independently without supervision.
• Diagnose patients.
• Prescribe medication.
• Change treatment plans.
• Give clinical advice outside approved protocol.
• Perform procedures outside the delegated scope.
• Obtain consent for complex clinical procedures without Registered Nurse or practitioner involvement.

The Auxiliary Nurse must immediately escalate to the Registered Nurse if:

• Vital signs are abnormal.
• A patient appears acutely ill or unstable.
• A patient reports chest pain, shortness of breath, severe pain, fainting, confusion or severe bleeding.
• There is uncertainty regarding consent.
• A patient refuses care or withdraws consent.
• There is no clinical, ethical or safety concern.

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Sound understanding of basic nursing principles, anatomy and physiology, patient care practices, infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, confidentiality requirements, health promotion principles, and record-keeping requirements.
• Business acumen
• Cogntive skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality Orientation
• Self management skills
• Leadership skills
• technical skills
• Management skills
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Based in a private Dis-Chem Clinic in store.
• Primarily assigned to the pre-consultation room.
• May be required to assist in other clinic areas within scope and under supervision.
• May require standing for extended periods.
• Must comply with shift schedules, clinic operating hours and facility policies.
• Must wear prescribed uniform and identification badge

Legal Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and maintenance of current registration status.
• Practice within the Nursing Act, applicable healthcare legislation, and the prescribed scope of practice.
• Adherence to ethical standards, patient confidentiality requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all health, safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention regulations relevant to the healthcare environment.

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Assistant Manager for their Grassland Junction - Pietermaritzburg (New Store ).To Assist the Store Manager with complete operation of the store.
• Manage employees and be responsible for store targets. Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels – anticipating customer demand.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 5 years Retail/FMCG –Experience in all retail departments –Receiving, Administration, Cash Office or Sales Floor Management.
• Supervisor: Minimum of 3 years
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview
• Previous experience with Kronos

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/FMCG qualification

Job Description:

• Manage day-to-day human resource administration including, but not limited to, leave, hours of work and scheduling
• Manage the performance management process and ensure that personal development plans are adhered to
• Manage and ensure all orders are done on a daily basis, no time, and maintain correct stock levels
• Manage stock flow to floor
• Prepare, coordinate and manage stock takes on a biannual basis, in conjunction with the Store Admin Manager
• Manage shrinkage
• Regulate customer compliments and complaints
• Ensure customer requests and complaints are addressed timeously
• Ensure all merchandisers adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising standards
• Ensure promotional stock and displays are planned, implemented and maintained
• Adhere to all labelling, pricing and layout standards, and ensure that merchandisers adhere to these standards
• Ensure all store objectives are achieved

Competencies
Essential:

• Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, admin, capturing, till operations, cash office, stock control, sales floor and customer service
• 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 and time management
• Manage, develop and motivate subordinates
• Trustworthy and honest

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Local traveling – 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Tokai (New 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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

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

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Job Description:

• 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Cape Gate, Lifestyle Centre (New 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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Glencairn (New 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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Cape Gate, Lifestyle Centre (New Store). Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Receiving Manager for The Crescent - Umhlanga (New Store). 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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pongola Junction - Pietermaritzburg (New Store) 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.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Description: 

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

Competencies:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid 
• Staff Account

Closing Date 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their The Crescent - Umhlanga (New 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 hour

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 27 August 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Glencairn (New Store). Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 31 August 2026