Frontshop Assistant Opportunity at Dis-Chem Standerton (New Store)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Frontshop Assistant for their new Standerton store. This permanent role focuses on maintaining merchandising standards, managing stock, and providing excellent customer service in line with The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Restock merchandise to ensure maximum sales and proper shelf placement
• Store delivered stock correctly and maintain stock organization in the storeroom
• Apply FIFO principles and monitor product sell-by dates
• Ensure full product ranges are available on shelves at all times
• Facilitate stock rotation and adhere to stock control procedures
• Keep storeroom neat and report low stock, damaged, or expired items to management
• Assist with cycle counts and general stocktaking
• Flatten boxes after unpacking stock and follow security procedures
• Maintain front shop presentation with correct labels, pricing, and product knowledge
• Build, face up, stock, and maintain merchandising displays according to corporate standards
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock and handle merchandise carefully
• Provide courteous and helpful assistance to customers
• Resolve customer stock queries promptly
• Follow Health and Safety rules and The Local Choice uniform and appearance policy
• Assist with training new and existing team members
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior to management
• Maintain housekeeping standards and a tidy workstation

Qualification & Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 0–6 months retail experience required
• 1 year retail experience advantageous

Competencies

• Trustworthy and honest with strong client service orientation
• Effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Time management, self-discipline, and attention to detail
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Ethical, creative, results-oriented, and accountable
• English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, understanding)
• Advantageous: knowledge of merchandising standards, FMCG industry, planograms, and a second language

Special Conditions

• Driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration & Benefits

• Market-related salary

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply now at Dis-Chem Frontshop Assistant Standerton.