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8 Apr 2025

Part-Time Casual Frontshop Assistant – Dischem Vacancies

DisChem – Posted by shazilih Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

Dischem Vacancies – Casual Frontshop Assistant – Queensburgh

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Malvern is seeking a Casual Frontshop Assistant to uphold merchandising standards and provide excellent customer service at the point of sale, in alignment with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

  • Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

  • 0 – 6 months of retail work experience

Advantageous:

  • 1 year of work experience in retail

  • Certification in Retail Business Management

Job Description:

  • Ensure that product ranges are fully stocked and neatly presented on the shelves at all times.

  • Monitor stock levels to ensure products have not passed their sell-by date.

  • Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales opportunities.

  • Follow up on customer queries related to out-of-stock items, in line with customer service protocols, and resolve these promptly.

  • Store delivered stock or items pulled from the storeroom in the correct locations.

  • Ensure that all merchandise displays, labels, and pricing are accurate and report any discrepancies to management.

  • Keep the storeroom organized, neat, and tidy.

  • Stay updated with new product knowledge to assist customers effectively.

  • Assist with back shopping when required.

  • Handle merchandise carefully to prevent losses.

  • Process all purchases and payments, including cash, cards, vouchers, and coupons.

  • Process merchandise exchanges and returns when authorized 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 the Frontshop Leader or Retail Store Assistant.

  • Maintain accurate cash flow at all times.

  • Regularly rotate stock and follow Dis-Chem stock control procedures.

  • Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock, and expired stock to management.

  • Assist with stock counting and general stocktaking.

  • Identify and report damaged or expired stock immediately to management.

  • Assist with loading and off-loading stock when needed.

  • Ensure unpacked boxes are flattened and taken to the designated area.

  • Build professional relationships with customers by providing friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance.

  • Report customer compliments and complaints to management.

  • Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmarks.

  • Assist with the training of new and current team members.

  • Ensure that outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for.

  • Safeguard daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids, and incomplete dockets) in the till drawer until placed in the drop safe.

  • Report suspicious behavior from staff or customers to management.

  • Maintain housekeeping standards according to Dis-Chem policies.

  • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety rules and regulations, and the company’s uniform and personal appearance policy.

Competencies:

Essential:

  • Knowledge of retail operations and administration

  • Ability to find solutions to potential issues and know when to escalate problems

  • Proficiency in basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

  • Strong verbal communication skills

  • Ability to address customer queries promptly

  • Recognizes the importance of procedures and follows them

  • Takes personal responsibility for work quality and timeliness with minimal supervision

Advantageous:

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

  • Experience with SAP

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Ability to work retail hours

  • South African citizen

  • Clear criminal record and credit rating (MIE)

  • Driver’s license and reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Market-related salary

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