Hub Advisor - Pongola Junction (New Store) KwaZulu-Natal

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is actively recruiting for a Hub Advisor - Pongola Junction (New Store) position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 - 8 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal

The Hub Advisor - Pongola Junction (New Store) position is an important role within the Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Hub Advisor - Pongola Junction (New Store) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Hub Advisor for their Pongola Junction (New Store). The Hub Advisor is the front-of-house concierge and ecosystem guide for Dis-Chem's Store of the Future. Positioned at "The Hub", this role delivers human-led, digitally enabled customer service, supporting customers across the Dis - Chem ecosystem, Better Rewards, Clinic, Cover, Dispensary, and the Dis-Chem App.  The role is foundational to Dis- Chem's ecosystem strategy, ensuring customers are welcomed, guided and seamlessly connected to the right services at the right time. Drawing on a 7-star hospitality mindset, the Hub Advisor removes friction from health and retail journeys, builds trust, and elevates Dis-Chem from a traditional pharmacy retailer to an integrated health partner. Acting as a front door to Better Rewards and the Store of the Future, the Hub Advisor ensures that digital innovation feels intuitive, supportive, and human, helping customers confidently navigate their health journeys while reinforcing loyalty, adoption, and long-term engagement.

Matric (tertiary qualification in Hospitality, Tourism, Customer Experience, or Service Management advantageous). 5–8 years’ experience in premium customer-facing roles, preferably within: Luxury hospitality (5–7 star hotels, airlines, cruise lines) Concierge or guest experience environments High-end service industries Demonstrated experience delivering exceptional, personalised customer experiences in high-touch environments. Strong comfort with technology, digital tools, and customer-facing screens/apps. Experience supporting customers through complex journeys (bookings, check-ins, payments, guidance). Retail experience advantageous but not required — willingness to learn retail and healthcare environments is essential.

Exposure to loyalty programmes, memberships, or service subscriptions advantageous.

Job Specification

Customer Experience & Concierge Service

Deliver a premium, welcoming, and personalised customer experience at the Hub so that customers feel supported, confident, and cared for throughout their journey.

Create a calm, professional, and hospitable first impression Proactively identify customer needs and guide them to the appropriate service Anticipate friction points and resolve issues in real time

Ecosystem Navigation & Journey Orchestration 

Act as the connector between ecosystem services by guiding customers seamlessly across Clinic, Cover, Dispensary, and the App.

Direct customers to appropriate care pathways Coordinate flow between waiting areas, clinical rooms, and dispensary Ensure continuity of care and clear handoffs between services

Better Rewards Enablement (Core Foundation)

Serve as the primary in-store champion for Better Rewards to drive adoption, understanding, and value realisation.

Support Better Rewards sign-ups and onboarding Educate customers on programme benefits and usage Use Better Rewards as a conversion lever into broader ecosystem services

Digital Assistance & App Support

Support customers with digital touchpoints and self-service journeys while maintaining a human, reassuring presence.

Assist customers with interactive digital screens and check-in journeys Support Dis-Chem App downloads, onboarding, and navigation Bridge the gap between digital tools and customer confidence

Front-of-House & Cross-Trained Service Support

Provide selected non-clinical service support at the Hub to ensure smooth store operations.

Welcome and reception for Clinic and Cover customers Capture consent, payment details, and basic customer information Handle inbound store calls and route appropriately Capture customer feedback, compliments, and service queries

Feedback, Insight & Continuous Improvement

Capture customer insights and contribute to improving Store of the Future experiences.

Log customer feedback and pain points Identify opportunities to improve journeys, signage, and processes Actively participate in refining Hub operations and service standards

Competencies

Understanding of customer experience principles and service excellence standards Familiarity with digital customer journeys and app-based interactions Basic understanding of loyalty programmes and membership models Applies situational awareness to assess customer needs quickly and accurately Solves customer problems calmly and creatively in real time Thinks holistically about end-to-end customer journeys rather than single interactions Understands the role of customer experience and loyalty in driving retention and lifetime value Balances service quality with operational flow and efficiency Appreciates the commercial and brand impact of front-of-house interactions Communicates clearly, warmly, and confidently with diverse customers Explains digital and service concepts in simple, reassuring language Maintains professionalism in sensitive or health-related conversations Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, empathy, and patience Builds trust quickly with customers and colleagues Works collaboratively with clinic staff, pharmacists, and store teams Maintains high standards of service, accuracy, and professionalism Pays close attention to detail in customer interactions and data capture Consistently upholds Dis-Chem service and brand standards Manages time, energy, and multiple customer interactions effectively Remains composed and solution-focused under pressure Takes ownership of customer outcomes end-to-end Leads by example through service excellence and professionalism Acts as a role model for customer-centric behaviour in-store Supports onboarding and mentoring of new Hub Advisors Thrives in a new and evolving Store of the Future environment Learns quickly across retail, health, digital, and loyalty domains Adapts confidently to changing processes, tools, and customer needs

Retail-based role requiring in-store presence Shift work aligned to store trading hours South African citizen MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating

Market related salary Medical aid Provident fund Staff account

Closing Date 27 August 2026