Frontshop Assistant - Culemborg (Cape Town CBD) Cape Town

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Frontshop Assistant - Culemborg (Cape Town CBD) position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the General sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: other or equivalent• Industry Focus: General• Location Preference: in Cape Town

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Frontshop Assistant - Culemborg (Cape Town CBD) position is an important role within the General sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in General offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Frontshop Assistant - Culemborg (Cape Town CBD) position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with other• Specific achievements in the General field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The General sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Frontshop Assistant - Culemborg (Cape Town CBD) Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Reference: 206979

Vacancy Details

Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Culemborg, located in Cape Town CBD, is seeking a Frontshop Assistant to maintain merchandising standards and enhance customer service at the point of sale, in compliance with Dis-Chem’s policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Essential: - Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate - 0 – 6 Months of Retail work experience

Advantageous: - 1 Year of Retail work experience - Certification in Retail Business Management

Job Description: Ensure the availability and proper presentation of a full range of products on the shelves at all times. Maintain stock levels to avoid sell-by date expiration. Restock merchandise as needed for optimal sales. Follow up on customer inquiries about out-of-stock items promptly, adhering to the established customer service protocol. Store delivered or retrieved stock in the correct space within the storeroom. Verify and correct merchandise displays, labels, and pricing, reporting any discrepancies to management. Maintain an organized, clean, and tidy storeroom. Stay informed about new product information to assist customers effectively. Assist in restocking merchandise and supplies to maximize sales. Support back-shopping duties when necessary. Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent losses. Process all payments including cash, cards, vouchers, and coupons. Exchange merchandise and accept returned goods as authorized by the Frontshop Leader. Manage loyalty card transactions, including those from accelerated partners. Place cash in the drop safe following standard operating procedures. Ensure line voids and price changes are approved by a Frontshop Leader or Retail Store Assistant. Maintain accurate cash flow. Regularly rotate stock and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures. Report low stock levels, out-of-stock, damaged, and expired items to management. Assist with stock file counting and general stocktaking. Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately. Help load and unload stock as required. Flatten boxes after unpacking and move them to the designated area. Build professional relationships with customers and provide friendly, helpful, and courteous service. Report customer compliments and complaints to management. Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmarks. Assist in training new and current team members. Ensure scanned and paid outgoing stock/items/scripts. Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids, and incomplete dockets) in the till drawer until deposited in the drop safe. Report suspicious and bad behavior of both staff and customers to management. Maintain housekeeping standards according to Dis-Chem guidelines. Follow Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. Comply with the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy.

Competencies: Essential: - Knowledge of retail operations and administration - Basic arithmetic skills - Verbal communication proficiency - Timely addressing of customer questions - Procedure adherence and issue resolution - Personal accountability for work quality and timeliness

Advantageous: - Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) - Numerical skills - SAP experience

Special Conditions of Employment: - Ability to work retail hours - South African citizen - No criminal record or MIE - Clear credit rating - Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits: - Market-related salary - Provident Fund - Staff Account - Medical Aid

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.