Applications Now Open for Casual Merchandiser at Dis-Chem Pharmacies – Kathu Village Mall
Job seekers in the Northern Cape have an exciting opportunity to join Dis-Chem Pharmacies as a Casual Merchandiser at the Kathu Village Mall store. The part-time position was posted on 30 June 2025, with the closing date set for 7 July 2025.
This role offers an ideal entry point for individuals interested in the retail sector, especially those with a passion for customer service and merchandise presentation.
Position Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented Casual Merchandiser to maintain high merchandising standards and provide excellent customer service. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products are well-stocked, neatly displayed, and accessible to customers at all times.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Up to 6 months of retail experience
- Basic computer skills (MS Office)
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
Candidates with at least 1 year of retail experience will have an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes a range of duties to support daily store operations:
- Restocking shelves promptly to maximize sales
- Correctly storing and packing delivered stock from the storeroom
- Ensuring no expired products remain on shelves
- Maintaining full product ranges on shelves
- Facilitating regular stock rotation using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles
- Reporting low stock levels, damages, and expired items to management
- Assisting with stock counts and general stocktaking processes
- Adhering to store layout plans and merchandising standards
- Ensuring shelves and products are neatly displayed and properly labeled
- Reporting any pricing discrepancies
- Staying informed about current and new products
- Maintaining clean and organized merchandise displays
- Assisting with loading and off-loading stock deliveries
- Marking any products that don’t have barcodes
- Providing back shopping support
- Helping with training of new staff members
- Offering professional, friendly, and helpful customer service at all times
- Addressing and resolving customer stock queries
- Wearing the correct uniform and staff badge at all times
- Minimizing stock losses through careful product handling
- Following all Dis-Chem policies, operating procedures, and health and safety regulations
Desired Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good command of English
- Professional appearance and customer-focused attitude
- Ability to engage effectively with customers, management, and fellow staff
- Honesty and trustworthiness
- Strong time management skills
Additional beneficial skills include:
- Bilingual communication abilities
- Understanding of FMCG merchandising standards
- Product and category knowledge
- Ability to analyze ZMORE reports for stock management
- Awareness of loss prevention measures
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must be:
- Physically able to handle heavy stock
- Available to work flexible retail hours
- In possession of reliable transport or living nearby
- South African citizens with a clear credit and criminal record
Remuneration
The position offers a market-related salary, aligned with industry standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online via the official Dis-Chem Careers portal here before 7 July 2025.
This is a great chance to kick-start your retail career with one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy groups.
