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Fixed Term Store Cleaner – Linton Corner

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Cleaner for their Linton Corner store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience

Job Specification…

• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English (written and oral)
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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Trade Debtors Supervisor – Head Office Midrand

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Trade Debtors Supervisor – Perform Debtors duties while supervising, mentoring and assisting the Trade Debtors Department with their day-to-day functions and duties.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
•  Relevant Finance experience
• Minimum of 3 years work experience within the Debtors
  Department

Customer Service:

• Establish and maintain a sound relationship with stores and customers to facilitate the effective management of accounts.
• Ensure frequent communication with staff and customers both verbally and in writing regarding matters relating to accounts payable transactions – act as liaison between debtors and vendors.
• Provide a friendly and efficient knowledgeable service to all Dis-Chem staff and customers visiting or phoning the department
• Assist customers with general queries as they come in or direct their queries to the relevant people if you are unable to assist them with the necessary information.

Problem Solving:

• Overview and query outstanding accounts older than the current age period and be sure to also investigate credits and according to standard operating procedures.
• 
  Through line management with each team member and collaboration with the business analyst, identify opportunities and threats within the billing mechanisms (ensure all billings done in line with promotion, prompt and accurate billings).
• Trade Debtors Age Analysis. Use as a tool to ensure robust collection strategy and timeous follow ups in line with Dis-Chem collection policy and best Practices
• Negotiate arrangements and payment plans with defaulting clients. Monitor payment trends.
  Active participation in projects especially those aligned with process/ system implementation that is aimed at enhancing the speed and accuracy of work.
• Build on current standard operating procedures as well as ensure adherence

Problem Solving 

• Overview and query outstanding accounts older than the current age period and be sure to also investigate credits and according to standard operating procedures.
  •Through line management with each team member and collaboration with the business analyst, identify opportunities and threats within the billing mechanisms (ensure all billings done in line with promotion, prompt and accurate billings).
  •Trade Debtors Age Analysis. Use as a tool to ensure robust collection strategy and timeous follow ups in line with Dis-Chem collection policy and best Practices.
  Negotiate arrangements and payment plans with defaulting clients. Monitor payment trends.
  •Active participation in projects especially those aligned with process/ system implementation that is aimed at enhancing the speed and accuracy of work.
  •Build on current standard operating procedures as well as ensure adherence.

Record Keeping:

• Ensure all incoming mails and phone calls are attended to as they come in on a daily basis as per each individual circumstance and if any discrepancies appear inform the Trade Debtors Manager.
• Coordinate all team groups, shared folders as well as trackers to ensure all information has been updated daily by the trade debtors’ team.
• Deduction lists 160414 submitted to the creditors teams. Track and ensure 100% resolution with frequent follow ups with creditors in line with service levels and deduction processes prescribed.
• All billing instructions, consolidated billings, remittances, etc. backed up on the relevant shared drive or Teams’ groups
• Maintain a database of all balance sheet reconciliations, 160410, 160417, 800554,Gicom, advertising allowance spend, etc. Income line monitoring, completeness checks and growth reporting. Track frequently and report to the Trade Debtors Manager. Be proactive with internal and external audit requests to ensure swift response time and resolution. Report any delays and discrepancies directly to the Trade Debtors Manager.
• Maintain and keep up to date checklists (sign off on submission).
• Recons general
• Standard of Procedure drafting and updates for Trade Debtors Manager Review.

Additional Accounts Administration:

• Month end preparation and reporting to the Trade Debtors Manager. This includes but is not limited to the administration and reconciliation of the balance sheet, advertising allowances, conditional contracts, trade terms deductions, rebates and sallies/ tallies on Best GL (SAP).
• Advertising- monthly promotional data, vendor confirmation, queries and billings
• Sallies- Support and follow up regarding promotions with billing administrator and category teams including consolidated billing listings

• Sallies- Monitoring accurate accruals of monthly promotional of monthly promotional income (incl. reversals on the first day of each month).
• Billings- Run sales data via Qlikview and BI (support/ monitor) to ensure all lines and variables billed according to promotion.
• Promotion loading and POS sales data via Qlikview and BI to ensure correlation between booking forms and prices loaded via promotion teams. Report to Trade Debtors Manager.
• Monitoring movements on income lines and enquiring downward movements with billing staff. Report to Trade Debtors Manager.
• Growth Rebates- Support timeous billings applicable to category.Incentives (SH15)- Health and rebating back to stores.
• KDB2 (SH17)- FMCG- P&G (BI annual, Duracell monthly, Unilever ITR Billings).
• Ad- Hoc Monthly Income (billings)- Loyalty, reward programmes, royalty fees, extra billing, etc
  Intercompany billings for Oncology and CJ Distribution.
• Raise accruals in accordance with income lines and checklists. Checklist to be signed off.
• Motoring and checking debtors shared drives and email box.
• Monitor/ provide suggestions/ feedback to debtors’ manager plus administration for provisions and bad debt write offs.
• Keep track and ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual billings are administrated according to contracts and billing instructions
• Onboarding new vendor applications
• Log HEAT calls when required for Trade Debtors
• Conduct one on one meetings and book reviews with team members and report findings/ progress to the Trade Debtors Manager
• Stand in for relevant staff members when they are on leave and assist with opening accounts, receipts, invoice, credit notes and queries.
• Ensure on-going support through the backup system implementation and training within the Trade Debtors Team.
• Stand in for the Debtors Manager when he/ she is on leave.

Human Resource Management: 

• Assist with the line management of the Trade Debtors Department on a daily basis by supporting the team to perform their functions and duties better, productively and more efficiently. Provide expert operational and functional support.
• Assist Trade Debtors Manager with ensuring a high-performance culture within the team (line perspective) as well as adopting Proactive VS Reactive attitudes and competencies.
• Support the Trade Debtors Manager (line perspective) through encouraging and embracing a philosophy of accountability, teamwork, ownership, integrity, as well as creating a learning environment within the team through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in ensuring the Trade Debtors Department is fully aware of what is expected of them on a daily basis and that the work load is spread evenly.
• Act as a custodian of the Trade Debtor Manager’s directive to provide the team with a roadmap: Clear direction and function of the business unit. Pioneered through role clarity and work task allocation breakdown. Daily, weekly, monthly targets. Continuous development and improvement
• Assist or carry out the Trade Debtor Manager’s plans to link team members’ personal aspirations to professional with the objective of promoting growth, high performance and ultimately a state of personal mastery
• Assist in ensuring the Debtors Department receives the necessary support to function optimally on a daily basis
• Line management of business analyst, accounts receivable billing and collection administrators
• Assist with tracking and monitoring productivity and trade debtor performance measured against KPI which may include corrective action when necessary
• Communicate and empower goals, objectives and strategy to the team members which are defined by the Trade Debtors Manager and Group Financial Manager (Shared vision).
  Assist the Debtors Department with any issues and concerns they might have in a professional and productive manner and refer any unresolved or complex matters to the Trade Debtors Manager.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures regarding staff performance and/ or non-performance including all other Human Resource functions and duties.
• Assist team members with general queries when needed (follow and exhausted escalation protocol
• Engagement and support to cross functional business units linked to the trade debtors business unit such as categories, creditors, marketing, etc.
• Daily Activ-trak monitoring and feedback report to Trade Debtors Manager
• Ensure leave batches get submitted once a week
• Ad Hoc items/ tasks as directed by the line manager.
• Maintain strict levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive company information.
• Assisting in Audit support internal and external Periodic
• Report directly to the Trade Debtors Manager.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• (travel, work space, etc

Special conditions of employment:

• Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Pharmacist – Phoenix Plaza (New Store)

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for Phoenix Plaza. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2- 3 year’s experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern) 
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
• Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
• Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
• The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
• The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
• The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
• The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
• The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
• The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
• The re-packaging of medicines;
• The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
• The promotion of public health.
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
• Follow through on promises made to customers.
• Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Maintain customer profiles on the system.
• Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
• Report on low – / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

 Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening

• Basic dosing and important drug interaction
• Customer service/focus
• Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
• Ability to train other staff members
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• MIE Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Monthly and annual performance pay
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. 

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Clinic Nurse Practitioner- Phoenix Plaza (New Store)

Job Description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Phoenix Plaza. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant 

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their The Club store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient’s medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant – Cape Road

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their Cape Road store. To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 0 – 6 months Retail experience
• Minimum 1 year experience within retail environment in Cosmetics
• Certification in Retail or related field
• Computer literate – MS Office

Job Description:

• Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Be responsible for accurate cash flow.
• Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so.
• Transact all purchases – receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments excepted by Dis-Chem.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
• Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis-Chem verification procedure.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures
• Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies:
Essential:

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Customer oriented and Attention to detail
• English – Speak, read and Write
• Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Emotional intelligence
• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest and good time management

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Retail Store Assistant – Toti Centre

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Toti Centre store has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
• Retail experience

Job Specification:

• Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
• Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
• Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
• Manage refund and return transactions.
• Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
• Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
• Manage and control high risk stock
• Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
• Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
• Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
• Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.

Competencies:
Essential:

• Retail administration and operational knowledge
• Team player, good customer relations
• Leadership and management skills
• Trustworthy and honesty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Nail Technician – Benmore

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an established Nail Technician to travel to various salons in the JHB North Region. You will be responsible for building your very own clientele base and creating awareness of the various nail treatments that Dis-Chem has to offer.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate 
• Nail Technician Certificate (gel and acrylic)
• At least 2 years’ technical experience in a professional beauty/nail salon environment
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Report on customer compliments and complaints
• Conduct monthly promotions
• Ensure monthly treatment and product targets are met
• Attend training to keep abreast of new products and treatment techniques
• Ensure new customers complete customer cards
• Complete and submit accurate monthly reports
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s treatment and service payment procedures
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damaged and expired stock
• Ensure effective and accurate merchandising or promotions
• Provide customers with a high standard of nail care and nail painting techniques

Competencies:

Essential:

• Possess general knowledge of nail technology (correct product application techniques) and nail contra-indications for nail treatments
• Strong command of the English language
• Be a team player, have good customer relations
• Trustworthy and honest
• Be deadline and target driven – daily treatment planning and administration and meet monthly treatment targets

Advantageous:

• Bilingual 

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Fit and able to perform proper manicures and pedicures
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport, or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary + commission
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Casual Merchandiser – Musgrave

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Casual Merchandiser for their Musgrave store. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Description:

• Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
• Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Keep abreast of current and new products
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
• Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
• Assist with back shopping
• Assist in training of new staff
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
• Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
• Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:
Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Casual Cashier – Middelburg

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is continuously looking for Casual Cashiers to build a talent pool for their Middelburg store in Mpumalanga. The aim of a strategic talent pool is to have a readily available and pre-screened group of individuals with specific skills, qualifications, or attributes that make them suitable for future job opportunities within Dis-Chem Pharmacies.

Purpose of the role:
Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management 

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

It’s important to note that not all candidates in our talent pool will be hired by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, and being in the talent pool does not guarantee employment. However, it increases a candidate’s chances of being considered and potentially hired when a suitable position aligns with their qualifications and the company’s needs.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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