Dis-Chem: Casual Frontshop Assistant – Boardwalk Mall | Apply
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join the team as a Casual Frontshop Assistant at Boardwalk Mall, Summerstrand in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth. This part-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about retail, sales, and providing excellent customer service.
Position Details
- Job Title: Casual Frontshop Assistant
- Division: CB Division
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location: Boardwalk Mall, Summerstrand – Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Job Type: Part-time
- Experience Level: Associate (0–6 months retail experience)
- Closing Date: 15 October 2025
- Industry: FMCG
- Functional Area: Sales
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
- Grade 12 (Matric or Senior Certificate)
- 0 – 6 months retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 year retail experience
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Casual Frontshop Assistant role, you will:
- Maintain stock levels, ensuring shelves are neat, replenished, and within expiry dates.
- Handle customer queries and provide friendly, helpful, and professional service.
- Process all payments (cash, cards, vouchers) accurately and securely.
- Report low stock, damages, or expired goods to management.
- Keep storerooms clean, organised, and compliant with company policies.
- Assist with loading/off-loading deliveries and stock rotation.
- Support cash flow management by following drop safe and till procedures.
- Handle customer returns and exchanges according to policy.
- Assist with stocktaking, product displays, and merchandising standards.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of retail operations and customer service.
- Good verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
- Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Willingness to work flexible retail hours, weekends, and public holidays.
Advantageous:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP).
Special Conditions of Employment
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must have clear criminal and credit records (MIE check).
- Driver’s licence and reliable transport (advantageous).
- Must adhere to Dis-Chem uniform and grooming standards.
Why Apply?
This Casual Frontshop Assistant opportunity at Dis-Chem offers you the chance to gain hands-on retail experience, improve your customer service skills, and work with one of South Africa’s most respected pharmacy groups.
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