Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant – Midlands Mall
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Posted 18 November 2025 – Closing Date 02 December 2025
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Job Details
Division
Retail
Minimum experience
Associate
Company primary industry
FMCG
Job functional area
Sales
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their Midlands Mall 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 is 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.