Dis-Chem Shop Assistant Jobs 2026 (New Stores)

If you are looking for an entry-level retail job in South Africa, Dis-Chem Pharmacies Shop Assistant jobs are among the best opportunities available right now. With new store openings, Dis-Chem is hiring Frontshop Assistants to support customer service and maintain high merchandising standards.

As a Frontshop Assistant, your main responsibility is to ensure shelves are fully stocked, products are neatly displayed, and customers receive excellent service at all times.

You will work directly on the shop floor and at the point of sale, assisting customers while maintaining store standards according to Dis-Chem policies.

As a Dis-Chem Shop Assistant, your daily duties will include:

• Monitor product expiry dates and remove expired items
• Report low, damaged, or out-of-stock items to management
• Assist with stocktaking and inventory counts

• Assist customers with product queries and recommendations
• Handle out-of-stock requests and follow up promptly
• Maintain a friendly, helpful, and professional attitude
• Report customer feedback, complaints, and compliments

• Process payments (cash, cards, vouchers, coupons)
• Handle returns and exchanges when authorised
• Ensure accurate cash handling and daily balancing
• Process loyalty cards and partner programmes

• Keep shelves, displays, and storerooms clean and organised
• Ensure correct pricing and labels on all products
• Follow health and safety standards at all times
• Assist with loading and offloading stock

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Basic numeracy skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and organisation
• Problem-solving ability and initiative
• Ability to follow procedures and company policies
• Reliability and responsibility with minimal supervision

This is a retail-based role, meaning:

• You will work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• You may need to stand for long periods
• You should have reliable transport (driver's licence is advantageous)

Dis-Chem offers competitive benefits, including:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account (employee discounts)

To qualify for this opportunity, you must meet the following:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• South African citizen
• Clear criminal record and credit history
• Willing to work retail hours (including weekends and holidays)
• Ability to handle cash and basic calculations

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of retail systems such as SAP