Casual Frontshop Assistant at Dis-Chem Culemborg, Cape Town CBD
Dis-Chem · Cape Town CBD, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a Casual Frontshop Assistant for their Culemborg store in Cape Town CBD. This fixed term, part time role is perfect for someone with a matric and a little retail experience who enjoys helping customers and keeping shelves looking great. You will assist with merchandising, stock control, and point of sale duties while gaining valuable retail experience with one of South Africa's biggest pharmacy chains.
About the role
Dis-Chem needs a Casual Frontshop Assistant to join their Culemborg store in Cape Town CBD on a fixed term basis. You will help maintain merchandising standards and support customer service at the point of sale, all while following Dis-Chem's policies and procedures.
This is a part time, on site role that is ideal for someone who is reliable, friendly, and eager to learn the ropes of retail in a busy pharmacy environment.
Important note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from Dis-Chem within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Senior Certificate (matric) is essential
- 0 to 6 months of retail work experience essential
- 1 year of retail experience is advantageous
- Certification in Retail Business Management is advantageous
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Ability to communicate clearly and assist customers in a timely manner
- Problem solving skills and knowing when to escalate issues
- Ability to follow procedures and take responsibility for work quality
- Must be a South African citizen with a clear criminal record and clear credit rating
- Must be able to work retail hours
- Driver's license and own reliable transport preferred
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP are advantageous
Responsibilities
- Ensure full ranges of products are on shelves, neatly presented and within sell by dates
- Restock merchandise to maximise sales and follow up on out of stock queries from customers
- Keep the storeroom organised and ensure stock is stored in the correct spaces
- Check that merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct and report discrepancies
- Transact purchases including cash, cards, vouchers and coupons accurately
- Process loyalty cards and assist with exchanges and returns when authorised
- Place cash in the drop safe following standard operating procedures
- Assist with stock rotation, stocktaking and reporting of damaged or expired stock
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance to all customers
- Report customer compliments, complaints and suspicious behaviour to management
- Adhere to health and safety rules, Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem
- Location
- Cape Town CBD, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Dis-Chem Frontshop Assistant role, highlight any retail or customer service experience you have, even if it is just a few months. Make sure your CV is up to date and clearly shows that you have your matric.
In an interview, they will likely ask how you would handle an unhappy customer or a pricing error on the shelf. Be ready to give simple, honest examples of times you helped someone or solved a problem. Show that you are reliable, friendly and willing to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Remember to mention that you are a South African citizen with a clear record. If you have a driver's license and your own transport, bring that up too as it is an advantage. Good luck!
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