Merchandiser for Dis-Chem Richards Bay Store
Dis-Chem Pharmacies · Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a Merchandiser for their Richards Bay store. This is a part time fixed term role perfect for someone with up to 6 months retail experience who wants to get a foot in the door with a leading health and wellness retailer. You will keep shelves stocked, ensure products are presented neatly, and help customers find what they need. If you are reliable, presentable, and willing to work retail hours, this could be a great start.
About the role
As a Merchandiser at Dis-Chem Richards Bay, you will make sure the store looks its best and that customers can always find what they need. You will restock shelves, rotate stock on a FIFO basis, and keep an eye on sell by dates. You will also help with stocktaking, build and maintain merchandising displays, and assist customers with friendly advice.
This is a hands on role that involves lifting and moving boxes, so you need to be physically fit. You will work closely with management and the rest of the store team to keep everything running smoothly.
Please note: This is a fixed term part time position. Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate
- Up to 6 months retail experience (at least 1 year is advantageous)
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Strong command of the English language
- Presentable and trustworthy
- Effective engagement with customers, management, and staff
- Good time management skills
- Bilingual (advantageous)
- Knowledge of merchandising standards and FMCG industry (advantageous)
- Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes
- Reliable transport or reside close to the store
- South African citizen with clear credit and criminal records
Responsibilities
- Restock merchandise to ensure maximum sales
- Store and pack delivered stock timeously in the correct space
- Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell by date
- Keep the full range of products on shelves at all times
- Rotate stock on a regular FIFO basis
- Report low stock, out of stock items, damaged stock, and expired stock to management
- Assist with stock files counting and general stocktaking
- Adhere to Dis-Chem operating standards, store layout, and planograms
- Flatten boxes after unpacking and take them to the designated area
- Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented with correct labels and pricing
- Report price discrepancies to management
- Build, face up, stock, and maintain merchandising displays
- Maintain daily physical upkeep of the store and displays
- Assist with loading and offloading of stock
- Mark items without barcodes clearly
- Assist with back shopping
- Help train new staff
- Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance to customers
- Follow up on customer out of stock queries using the customer service out of stock list
- Resolve customer stock queries
- Wear the correct uniform and badge at all times
- Handle merchandise carefully to minimise losses
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies, SOPs, and health and safety rules
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location
- Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Getting into retail with a big brand like Dis-Chem is a smart move. For this Merchandiser role, your attitude and reliability matter as much as experience. When you apply, highlight any customer service or stock handling you have done, even if it was short term or volunteer work. Make sure your CV clearly shows your matric certificate and that you are available to work retail hours including weekends. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you stay organised and how you would handle a customer looking for a product that is out of stock. Show that you are physically fit for lifting boxes and that you understand the importance of keeping shelves neat and products in date. Good luck!
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