JOB DETAILS:
Casual Frontshop Assistant Position at Dis-Chem Pharmacies – Cascades
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Part-time
Join Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited as a Casual Frontshop Assistant at our Cascades location in Pietermaritzburg. This part-time role offers an excellent opportunity for someone seeking flexible hours in a dynamic retail environment. Don’t miss your chance to become part of one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy groups!
Position Overview: CB Division Sales Associate
Experience Required: Minimum of Associate Level
Industry Focus: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Job Function: Sales
Join our dynamic CB Division team as a Sales Associate in the thriving FMCG industry. Leverage your expertise and experience to drive sales success. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding results, this role is perfect for you. Explore opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, competitive market.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Dis-Chem is seeking a Casual Frontshop Assistant to maintain exceptional merchandising standards and enhance customer service at the point of sale, in line with company policies and procedures.
Key Qualifications:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 months of retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 year of experience in retail
- Certification in Retail Business Management
If you’re looking to advance your career in retail and possess the right qualifications, apply today to join the Dis-Chem team!
Retail Store Associate Job Description
Join our team as a Retail Store Associate and play a vital role in ensuring a seamless shopping experience. We are looking for dedicated individuals to maintain organized shelves and provide exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Display & Inventory Management: Ensure shelves are fully stocked and products are neatly presented. Regularly check product expiration dates and restock as needed to maximize sales potential.
- Customer Service Excellence: Address all customer inquiries regarding out-of-stock items promptly, following the customer service out-of-stock protocol.
- Efficient Stock Handling: Correctly store and organize delivered or storeroom stock. Ensure accurate product displays, labels, and pricing, and promptly report any pricing discrepancies to management.
- Storeroom Maintenance: Keep the storeroom organized, neat, and tidy, adhering to stock control procedures.
- Product Knowledge: Stay informed on new products to assist customers effectively.
- Sales transactions: Efficiently handle all forms of payment and manage loyalty card processing, following standard operating procedures. Ensure cash integrity and handle line voids and price changes with appropriate approval.
- Stock Reporting & Management: Report low stock, out-of-stock items, and any damaged or expired stock to management. Participate in stocktaking and identify discrepancies.
- Loading & Unloading: Assist with stock loading and unloading, ensuring all boxes are flattened and disposed of properly.
- Customer Relations: Establish and maintain a professional, friendly relationship with customers, providing helpful advice and assistance. Report compliments and complaints to management.
- Team Collaboration & Training: Assist in training new and current team members, promoting a collaborative team environment.
- Security & Loss Prevention: Monitor and report suspicious behavior and ensure all stock and scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Compliance & Standards: Follow all Dis-Chem policies, standard operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and maintain the company’s dress code standards.
Join us in delivering excellent service and maintaining our store’s high standards. If you are customer-focused and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, apply today!
Key Competencies
Essential:
- Retail Operations Expertise: Demonstrates a strong understanding of retail operations and administration.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identifies potential issues, determines appropriate solutions, and knows when and how to escalate problems effectively.
- Basic Math Skills: Proficient in basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Effective Communication: Articulates ideas and facts clearly using spoken language.
- Customer Service Excellence: Responds to customer inquiries promptly and efficiently.
- Procedure Compliance: Recognizes the importance of procedures and diligently follows them.
- Work Ownership: Takes personal responsibility for delivering high-quality work on time, often with minimal supervision.
Desirable:
- Computer Proficiency: Possesses basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with familiarity in SAP and numerical skills.
Employment Requirements
Are you ready to join a dynamic team? Here are the special conditions you need to meet for employment:
- Flexible Retail Hours: Must be available to work flexible retail hours.
- South African Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen.
- Clear Background Checks: MIE verified with no criminal record and a clear credit rating.
- Transportation: Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transport.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary: We offer a market-related salary that reflects your skills and experience.
Application Process
- Notification: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to our approved Employment Equity Plan and targets as part of our recruitment process, aligning with Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. We actively encourage the application of People with Disabilities.
Join Dis-Chem Pharmacies and make a difference in a company that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
