Date Posted: 25 August 2025
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Parelberg, Paarl, Western Cape
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 08 September 2025
ABOUT DIS-CHEM
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy group, providing trusted healthcare, wellness, and lifestyle products. We are committed to world-class service, professional advice, and holistic well-being for our customers.
Dis-Chem is also an equal opportunity employer, with a strong focus on transformation and employment equity. We actively support the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the services of a reputable Health Consultant specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for the new Parelberg store in Paarl.
The successful candidate will promote and sell Dis-Chem Health Focus products while ensuring exceptional customer care and achieving sales targets.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric.
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Minimum 6 months’ sales experience in a vitamins/health environment.
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Strong command of the English language.
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Computer literate (MS Office).
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Sound numerical ability.
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Willing and able to work retail hours.
Advantageous:
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Qualification in BSc Biomedicine, BSc Biotechnology, or relevant Health Focus field.
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Previous sales experience in a retail environment.
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Industry experience in vitamins, supplements, or health foods.
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Fluency in a second language commonly spoken in the area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist and advise customers, providing excellent customer service.
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Support store operations by assisting with back shopping when required.
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Maintain fully stocked and well-presented merchandise displays.
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Report price discrepancies to management promptly.
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Adhere to store layouts and display guidelines in the Health Department.
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Implement and maintain promotional displays and merchandising.
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Achieve monthly sales, team, brand, and vendor targets.
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Stay updated on new products and health trends.
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Follow departmental administrative processes (returns, stock control, monitoring).
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Essential:
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Strong promotions and personal selling ability.
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Excellent customer service skills.
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Command of English (written and verbal).
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Ability to analyse basic reports.
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Team player with good time management.
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Trustworthy and honest.
Advantageous:
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Strong product knowledge and stock control ability.
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Bilingual proficiency.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Willing and able to work retail hours.
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Physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, lifting, and moving stock.
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
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Must be a South African citizen.
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Clear credit and criminal record required.
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
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Market-related salary plus commission.
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Medical aid.
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Provident fund.
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Staff account.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you meet the requirements, apply via the Dis-Chem Careers Portal:
Closing Date: 08 September 2025
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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