Hiring Now | Permanent Beauty Consultant Role | Cape Town, Western Cape | Cosmetics | Fragrance | Retail Sales | Commission
Dis-Chem Pharmacies — South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy and health group — is urgently hiring a Cosmetic Consultant for their Table Bay store in Cape Town, Western Cape. If you are a passionate, customer-oriented beauty professional with retail sales experience and a flair for cosmetics and fragrance, this is your opportunity to join a permanent beauty role at one of South Africa’s most trusted retail destinations.
💄 Don’t miss this opportunity — the closing date is 24 April 2026. Apply today.
Cosmetic Consultant Job Overview
| Job Title | Cosmetic Consultant |
| Employer | Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited |
| Location | Table Bay Store, Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Division | Beauty Category |
| Industry | Retail / Beauty / Cosmetics / FMCG |
| Job Type | Permanent / Full-Time |
| Shift Work | Yes – Retail hours including weekends & public holidays |
| Experience Required | Entry-level (retail sales consultant experience essential) |
| Closing Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Application Status | ✅ Open – Accepting Applications Now |
What Does a Cosmetic Consultant Do?
A Cosmetic Consultant at Dis-Chem is responsible for the effective promotion and selling of Dis-Chem’s cosmetic and beauty product range through excellent, consistent customer service. You will conduct product demonstrations, makeovers and fragrance promotions, manage your department’s stock and merchandising, and drive sales against brand and vendor targets.
This is a sales-driven, customer-facing role that blends product expertise with a genuine passion for beauty, fragrance and personal care — and rewards strong performers with commission earnings.
Key Responsibilities of a Cosmetic Consultant
Customer Service & Sales
- Provide a consistently high level of customer care and service to every customer.
- Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstrations, spray promotions and in-store activities.
- Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales targets.
- Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrance and beauty house promotions.
- Keep up to date with products, brands and developments in the retail beauty industry.
- Escalate serious or unresolved customer complaints to the manager promptly.
Merchandising & Display
- Ensure all cosmetic and beauty merchandising and displays are set up attractively and in line with brand standards.
- Maintain a visually appealing department that draws customer attention and supports sales.
Stock Management
- Manage stock levels in accordance with Dis-Chem procedures.
- Report on short, damaged and expired stock to the manager.
- Ensure correct stock rotation and management of expired or damaged items.
Salon & Appointment Management
- Manage salon appointments efficiently and professionally.
- Coordinate bookings in line with store scheduling and customer demand.
Compliance & Administration
- Adhere to all Dis-Chem policies, procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations.
- Understand and work with stock reports, sales targets and commission calculations.
- Work according to a structured task schedule.
Minimum Requirements – Cosmetic Consultant
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate (essential)
Experience
- Retail experience as a sales consultant (essential)
- Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience (advantageous)
Skills & Competencies
- Computer literate (essential)
- Strong command of the English language — written and oral
- Ability to understand stock reports, sales targets and commission calculations
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work according to a task schedule
- Strong team player
Special Conditions
- Willing and able to work retail hours including weekends and public holidays
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Advantageous (Not Essential)
- Previous experience in promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
- Previous sales and promotional training
- Experience managing expired and damaged stock and ensuring stock rotation
- Stock management experience
- Bilingual (any additional South African language)
Core Values We Look For in a Cosmetic Consultant
The best Cosmetic Consultants are genuinely enthusiastic about beauty, skincare and fragrance. Staying current with brands, trends and new product launches gives you a natural edge in customer conversations and drives sales.
Great consultants listen first and sell second. Understanding a customer’s needs and matching them with the right product builds trust, repeat business and strong commission performance.
This role involves department, brand and vendor sales targets. We need consultants who are motivated by results, track their own performance and take initiative to hit and exceed their numbers.
As the face of the beauty department, your personal presentation, conduct and communication must consistently reflect the Dis-Chem brand and the premium nature of the products you represent.
Dis-Chem invests in consultants who show drive and initiative. Strong performers are considered for advancement into senior consultant, brand ambassador and supervisory roles within the beauty category.
Career Growth Opportunities in Retail Beauty & Cosmetics
Starting as a Cosmetic Consultant at Dis-Chem opens the door to a rewarding career in the beauty and retail industry. Clear progression paths include:
💄 Cosmetic Consultant → Senior Cosmetic Consultant
💄 Senior Cosmetic Consultant → Brand Ambassador / Beauty Specialist
💄 Brand Ambassador → Beauty Department Supervisor
💄 Beauty Department Supervisor → Beauty Category Manager / Assistant Store Manager
Many of Dis-Chem’s senior beauty and retail leaders began their careers on the shop floor as consultants. Your growth is in your hands.
Frequently Asked Questions – Cosmetic Consultant Job at Dis-Chem
How to Apply for This Cosmetic Consultant Job
Ready to turn your passion for beauty into a career? Applications are open now.
👉 Apply for the Cosmetic Consultant Position at Dis-Chem
Submit your CV and copies of your Matric certificate and South African ID. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Apply early — this vacancy closes 24 April 2026 and positions fill fast.
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