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Dischem Vacancies – Casual Frontshop Assistant

Casual Frontshop Assistant – Dischem Vacancies

About the Role
Dis-Chem Aloe Pharmacy is seeking a Casual Frontshop Assistant to maintain merchandising standards and support customer service at the point of sale, ensuring compliance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• 0–6 months retail experience

Advantageous:

• 1 year retail experience
• Certification in Retail Business Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all product ranges are available and neatly presented on shelves.
• Monitor stock to prevent expired or out-of-date products.
• Restock merchandise to maximize sales.
• Handle customer out-of-stock queries promptly.
• Store and organize delivered stock correctly.
• Maintain accurate merchandise displays, labels, and pricing; report discrepancies.
• Keep the storeroom organized and tidy.
• Stay updated on product knowledge to assist customers effectively.
• Assist with back shopping and restocking as needed.
• Handle merchandise carefully to minimize losses.
• Process customer transactions, including cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and loyalty cards.
• Facilitate returns and exchanges per company policy.
• Ensure cash is secured in the drop safe following SOPs.
• Approve line voids and price changes with Frontshop Leader authorization.
• Maintain accurate cash flow at all times.
• Rotate stock regularly and adhere to stock control procedures.
• Report low, damaged, or expired stock promptly.
• Support stock counting and general stocktaking activities.
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock, and flatten boxes for disposal.
• Build professional relationships with customers and provide courteous assistance.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Meet customer turnover per hour benchmarks.
• Support training of new and existing team members.
• Ensure outgoing stock and scripts are correctly scanned and paid for.
• Maintain housekeeping according to Dis-Chem standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations, company policies, and uniform standards.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior by staff or customers.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• Problem-solving skills with appropriate escalation
• Basic arithmetic proficiency
• Effective verbal communication
• Timely customer service
• Understanding and following procedures
• Personal accountability and ability to deliver results with minimal supervision

Advantageous:

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Numerical skills and SAP knowledge

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Availability to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• MIE clearance, no criminal record, clear credit rating
• Driver’s license with own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary

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