Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Division: Retail
Location: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: FMCG / Health & Wellness
Date Posted: 27 October 2025
Closing Date: 10 November 2025
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy and health-focused brands, offering high-quality healthcare products, vitamins, supplements, and wellness solutions. The company is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while fostering professional development and promoting career growth across all its stores.
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Position Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Health Merchandiser specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for the Longships Mall store in Plettenberg Bay. This role focuses on promoting Dis-Chem Health Focus products, achieving sales targets, maintaining merchandising standards, and providing excellent customer service in the Health Department.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist and advise customers on vitamins, supplements, and health products
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Maintain fully stocked and well-presented merchandise displays in the Health Focus area
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Ensure broadsheet items are promoted and available according to store planograms
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Implement promotional displays and merchandising materials
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Achieve monthly team, brand, and vendor sales targets
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Assist with back shopping to ensure smooth department operations
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Report price discrepancies, damaged stock, and out-of-stock items to management
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Follow administrative processes including stock control, weekly returns, and monitoring inventory levels
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Stay updated on new products, product lines, and health trends
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Provide the highest levels of customer care and service
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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Minimum 6 months’ sales experience in vitamins, supplements, or health products
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Strong command of English
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Computer literacy (MS Office)
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Basic numerical skills
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Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
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BSc Biomedicine, BSc Biotechnology, or relevant health qualification
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Retail sales experience in health-focused environments
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Knowledge of vitamins, supplements, or health foods
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Fluency in a second local language
Core Competencies
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Promotions and personal selling skills
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Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
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Team player, honest and trustworthy
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Strong time management and basic report analysis
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Product knowledge and stock control
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Bilingual skills (advantageous)
Special Conditions of Employment
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Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends
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Physically fit to walk, stand, kneel, bend, climb, and move merchandise
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
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South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records
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
How to Apply
Submit your application via the official Dis-Chem Careers Portal:
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