Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Division: Retail
Location: City of Johannesburg Rural, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Part-Time / Casual
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Retail / Sales
Salary: Market-Related
Date Posted: 28 October 2025
Closing Date: 03 November 2025
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy chains, offering high-quality pharmaceutical products, health solutions, and exceptional customer service across the country. The company promotes employee growth, professional development, and inclusivity, supporting transformation and equal opportunity employment.
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Position Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking Casual Merchandisers for their Eastgate store. This role is part of a strategic talent pool designed to maintain a readily available and pre-screened group of individuals with the right skills and attributes for future opportunities.
As a Casual Merchandiser, you will ensure that all merchandising standards are executed efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
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Restock merchandise to maximise sales and maintain shelf availability
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Ensure stock is correctly stored, packed, and rotated using FIFO principles
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Monitor shelf stock for expiry dates and product completeness
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Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged or expired stock to management
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Assist with stock counting, stocktaking, and inventory management
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Adhere to Dis-Chem’s store layout, planograms, and operating standards
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Maintain clean, organised, and visually appealing shelves and merchandising displays
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Build, face, and maintain merchandising displays according to company standards
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Assist with loading, off-loading, and back shopping of stock
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Provide courteous and professional assistance to customers
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Follow up on out-of-stock customer queries and resolve issues promptly
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Ensure uniform and name badge are worn correctly at all times
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Minimise losses by handling merchandise carefully
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Comply with all Dis-Chem policies, procedures, SOPs, and health and safety regulations
Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 / Matric
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Up to 6 months’ retail experience
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Computer literacy (MS Office)
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Strong English communication skills
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Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous Skills:
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At least 1 year of retail experience
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Bilingual ability
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Knowledge of merchandising standards and FMCG operations
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Product and category knowledge
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Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for stock and ordering
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Awareness of suspicious or inappropriate behaviour
Special Conditions of Employment
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Willing and able to work retail hours
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Physically fit to lift and move stock safely
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Reliable transport or reside near Eastgate store
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South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records
Dis-Chem is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to transformation, employment equity, and inclusion of People with Disabilities.
Remuneration & Benefits
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Market-related salary
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Opportunity to join a leading national pharmacy with growth potential
Being part of the talent pool does not guarantee employment but increases consideration for future openings aligned to your skills and qualifications.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the official Dis-Chem Careers Portal:
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