Frontshop Assistant at Dis-Chem Pietermaritzburg
Dis-Chem · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Dis-Chem is building a talent pool of Frontshop Assistants for their Pietermaritzburg stores. This part time, fixed term role is perfect for a Grade 12 school leaver looking to get a foot in the retail door. You will help keep shelves stocked and assist customers at the till, working in a busy health and wellness store. Bring your friendly attitude and attention to detail.
About the role
As a Frontshop Assistant at Dis-Chem in Pietermaritzburg, you will be the face of the store, helping customers find what they need while keeping the shelves looking neat and full. This is a fixed term, part time position that gives you real retail experience with a well known South African brand.
What you will be doing:
- Making sure shelves are fully stocked and products are neatly displayed
- Checking stock for expiry dates and reporting any issues to management
- Assisting customers with queries and following up on out of stock items
- Operating the till, handling cash, cards, vouchers and loyalty cards
- Keeping the storeroom organised and helping with stock takes
- Providing friendly and helpful service to every customer
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from Dis-Chem within two weeks of 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 is required
- 1 year of retail experience and a Certificate in Retail Business Management would be advantageous
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- Good verbal communication and customer service skills
- Must be a South African citizen with a clear criminal record and credit rating
- Must be able to work retail hours
- Driver's license and own reliable transport is essential
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP knowledge is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves and neatly presented at all times
- Restock merchandise when needed to maximise sales and keep shelves full
- Check stock for sell by dates and address out of stock queries from customers
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct and report price discrepancies
- Process all purchases including cash, cards, vouchers and coupons accurately
- Handle exchanges and returns when authorised by the Frontshop Leader
- Process loyalty cards and ensure cash is placed in the drop safe
- Assist with stock takes, counting stock files and general stocktaking
- Report low stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management
- Keep the storeroom and shop floor clean and organised
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance to all customers
- Assist with training of new and current team members
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies, health and safety rules and uniform standards
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hello future Frontshop Assistant! This role is a great way to get your foot in the door with one of South Africa's biggest retail brands. Since it is a talent pool, Dis-Chem is gathering CVs for when positions open up, so make sure your CV clearly shows your Matric and any retail or customer service experience you have, even if it is just a few months.
When you apply, highlight that you are reliable, friendly and willing to work retail hours. If you get an interview, be ready to talk about how you would help a customer who is looking for a product that is out of stock, and show that you understand the importance of neat shelves and accurate pricing. Good luck!
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