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8 Apr 2025

Permanent Frontshop Assistant – Dischem Vacancies

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

Job Description

Dischem Vacancies – Frontshop Assistant

Dis-Chem Springfield Pharmacy is seeking a Frontshop Assistant to maintain merchandising standards and provide excellent customer service at the point of sale in alignment with Dis-Chem’s 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 full ranges of products are stocked on the shelves and presented neatly at all times.

  • Maintain stock levels and ensure products have not reached their sell-by date.

  • Restock merchandise as needed to maximize sales.

  • Follow up on out-of-stock queries from customers in a timely manner.

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

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

  • Keep the storeroom organized and tidy.

  • Stay up to date with new product knowledge to assist customers effectively.

  • Assist with restocking and back shopping when required to ensure maximum sales.

  • Handle merchandise carefully to prevent losses.

  • Process all purchases, including cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other acceptable payment methods.

  • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods when authorized by the Frontshop Leader.

  • Process all loyalty cards, including those of accelerated partners.

  • Place cash in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.

  • Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader or Retail Store Assistant.

  • Maintain accurate cash flow at all times.

  • Facilitate stock rotation regularly and adhere to Dis-Chem’s stock control procedures.

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

  • Assist with counting stock files and general stocktaking.

  • Report damaged and expired stock to management immediately.

  • Help with loading and off-loading stock when necessary.

  • Flatten boxes after unpacking stock and dispose of them in the designated area.

  • Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide 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, or scripts are scanned and paid for.

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

  • Report suspicious behavior from both staff and customers to management.

  • Maintain housekeeping in line with Dis-Chem standards.

  • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s policies, procedures, and health and safety rules.

  • Comply with the Dis-Chem 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

  • Strong arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and facts verbally

  • Timely response to customer inquiries

  • Adherence to procedures and policies

  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work with minimal oversight

Advantageous:

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

  • Numerical skills

  • Experience with SAP

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Ability to work retail hours

  • South African citizen

  • MIE, clear criminal record, and clear credit rating

  • Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Market-related salary

  • Provident Fund

  • Medical Aid

  • Staff Account

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