Casual Frontshop Assistant at Dis-Chem Bredell Square
Dis-Chem · Bredell Square, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a friendly Casual Frontshop Assistant at their Bredell Square store in Kempton Park. This part-time, fixed-term role is perfect for a Grade 12 graduate with 0 to 6 months of retail experience who wants to get their foot in the door with South Africa's leading health and wellness retailer. You'll keep shelves stocked, assist customers, and learn the ropes of retail in a busy store environment.
About the role
Join The Local Choice Pharmacy team at Bredell Square as a Casual Frontshop Assistant. In this role, you will be the face of the store, helping customers find what they need and making sure the shop floor looks great. You will work closely with the store team to keep stock levels up, displays looking sharp, and customers happy.
This is a fixed-term, part-time position that offers a great entry point into retail with Dis-Chem, a brand trusted across South Africa. You will gain hands-on experience in merchandising, stock control, and customer service while working in a fast-paced store environment.
Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. A driver's license and reliable transport are required, along with a clear credit and criminal record.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- 0 to 6 months of retail work experience (1 year is advantageous)
- English read, write, speak and understand
- Trustworthy and honest
- Strong client service and interpersonal skills
- Good time management and self-discipline
- Attention to detail and thoroughness
- Ability to work in a team and follow instructions
- Driver's license and reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
Responsibilities
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales
- Store and pack delivered stock in the correct space immediately
- Maintain shelf stock and apply FIFO principles
- Ensure full ranges of products are on shelves at all times
- Facilitate regular stock rotation and follow stock control procedures
- Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy
- Report low stock, out of stock, damaged and expired stock to management
- Assist with cycle counts and general stocktaking
- Flatten and remove boxes after unpacking stock
- Build, face up, stock and maintain merchandising displays
- Ensure labels and pricing are correct at all times
- Report price discrepancies to management
- Assist with loading and off-loading of stock when needed
- Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent losses
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance to customers
- Follow up on customer out of stock queries
- Wear correct uniform and name badge at all times
- Assist with training of new and current team members
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour to management
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of workstation and store
- Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem
- Location
- Bredell Square, Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity if you are just starting out in retail. The hiring team will be looking for someone reliable, friendly, and eager to learn. When you apply, make sure your CV shows any customer-facing experience you have, even if it is just helping at a family shop or volunteering. Highlight that you have your Matric certificate and a driver's license, as these are listed as requirements. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you would handle a customer looking for a product that is out of stock or how you would keep shelves organised during a busy shift. Show them you are honest, hardworking, and ready to be part of the team.
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