Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting applications for a Frontshop Assistant position at Dis-Chem MediRite The Club in Pretoria, Gauteng. This is a permanent retail opportunity for applicants who have a Grade 12 certificate and are interested in building experience in customer service, merchandising, stock control and point-of-sale operations.
The position is suitable for candidates who enjoy working with people, keeping shelves organised and supporting smooth daily store operations. Applicants with some retail experience will have an advantage, but the vacancy is also open to candidates with 0–6 months of retail work experience.
Job Overview
| Job Title | Frontshop Assistant |
|---|---|
| Company | Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited |
| Location | The Club, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Industry | Retail |
| Closing Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Minimum Requirement | Grade 12 / Matric |
| Experience Required | 0–6 months retail experience |
About the Dis-Chem Frontshop Assistant Role
The Frontshop Assistant will help maintain Dis-Chem’s merchandising standards while also assisting customers at the point of sale. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that products are well displayed, shelves are stocked, pricing is correct and customers receive friendly and helpful service.
This role is important because frontshop staff are often the first point of contact for customers. A professional, helpful and reliable assistant can make a strong difference in the customer’s shopping experience.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following essential requirements:
- Grade 12, Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0–6 months retail work experience
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work retail hours
- South African citizenship
- Clear criminal record and credit rating
- Driver’s licence and own reliable transport
Advantageous Requirements
The following will strengthen your application:
- 1 year of retail work experience
- Certificate in Retail Business Management
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Numerical skills
- SAP knowledge
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting daily frontshop operations. Duties include:
- Ensuring full product ranges are available on shelves
- Keeping shelves neat, clean and well presented
- Restocking merchandise when needed
- Checking stock expiry dates and reporting expired or damaged items
- Following up on customer out-of-stock queries
- Packing delivered stock in the correct areas
- Making sure labels and prices are correct
- Keeping the storeroom neat and organised
- Assisting customers with product information and general enquiries
- Processing purchases, returns and exchanges when authorised
- Handling payments, loyalty cards, vouchers and coupons
- Following cash-handling and drop-safe procedures
- Supporting stocktaking and stock file counts
- Reporting suspicious behaviour to management
- Following Dis-Chem policies, health and safety rules and uniform requirements
Skills and Competencies Needed
Dis-Chem is looking for someone who can work accurately, communicate well and follow company procedures. Applicants should be comfortable working with customers and handling basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
The ideal candidate should be able to:
- Provide friendly and professional customer service
- Follow retail procedures and store standards
- Work with little supervision when required
- Escalate problems to the correct level
- Communicate clearly with customers and team members
- Take responsibility for the quality and timing of their work
- Maintain good housekeeping standards
Salary and Benefits
How to Apply for the Dis-Chem Frontshop Assistant Vacancy
Interested applicants should apply online through the official Dis-Chem vacancy portal.
Before applying, make sure your CV is updated and includes:
- Your latest contact details
- Your Grade 12 qualification
- Any retail or customer service experience
- Computer skills, if applicable
- Driver’s licence details, if applicable
- References, where possible
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 14 July 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and not wait until the last day, as late applications may not be accepted.
Important Notice
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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