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Retail Store Assistant - Pool Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Pretoria, Gauteng

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Job Description

Retail Store Assistant - Pool
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Pretoria, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date 30 June 2026

Job Details

Division
Retail

Minimum experience
Entry Level

Company primary industry
Retail

Job functional area
Sales

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
  • Retail experience

Job Specification

  • Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
  • Establish a professional relationship with customers.
  • Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
  • Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
  • Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
  • Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
  • Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
  • Manage refund and return transactions.
  • Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
  • Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
  • Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
  • Manage and control high risk stock
  • Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
  • Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
  • Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
  • Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.

Competencies

  • Retail administration and operational knowledge
  • Team player, good customer relations
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Trustworthy and honesty
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

  • South African citizen
  • MIE, clear criminal and credit
  • Driver's license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

  • Market related salary
  • Medical aid
  • Provident fund
  • Staff account

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.

About This Role

Career insights for Retail Salespersons positions

Salary Benchmark
$33,680/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Persuasion Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Negotiation
Common Technologies
Database software Claris FileMaker Gift registry software Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 iQmetrix RQ Plexis Software Plexis POS The General Store