Dis-Chem Frontshop Assistant Jobs

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting entry-level Frontshop Assistants for its Greenhill and Goldfields stores.

The permanent positions involve customer service, merchandising, stock control, shelf replenishment, point-of-sale transactions and general frontshop housekeeping.

Important: Applicants need Grade 12 and between zero and six months of retail experience. A driver’s licence, reliable transport and availability to work retail hours are also required.

At a glance

Goldfields location clarification

The Goldfields job title and description identify the position as being at the Goldfields Store in Welkom. However, the recruitment platform’s location field displays Bloemfontein, Free State.

Applicants should treat the store as Goldfields in Welkom but confirm the exact workplace location with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

What the position involves

The Frontshop Assistant helps maintain Dis-Chem’s merchandising standards while supporting customers and processing approved point-of-sale transactions.

This is an active retail position involving shelves, storeroom duties, stock rotation, cash handling and regular interaction with customers.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Keep the full product range available and neatly presented.
• Restock shelves and merchandise when required.
• Check product sell-by dates and rotate stock.
• Follow up on customer out-of-stock queries.
• Ensure product displays, labels and prices are correct.
• Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
• Remain informed about new products.
• Assist customers professionally and courteously.
• Process cash, card, voucher, coupon and other approved payments.
• Process customer exchanges and returns when authorised.
• Process loyalty cards.
• Maintain accurate and secure cash flow.
• Report low, damaged, expired or missing stock.
• Assist with stock counts and general stocktaking.
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock when required.
• Report suspicious behaviour to management.
• Follow health, safety, uniform and appearance requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Between zero and six months of retail work experience.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Ability to assist customers and communicate clearly.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Availability to work retail hours.
• South African citizenship.
• A driver’s licence.
• Own reliable transport.
• A clear criminal record.
• A clear credit record.

Advantageous experience and qualifications

• One year of retail work experience.
• A Retail Business Management certificate.
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Sound numerical skills.
• SAP knowledge.

Application checklist

• An updated CV.
• Clear Grade 12 / Matric details.
• Accurate retail-employment information, where applicable.
• Examples of customer service, merchandising or stock handling.
• Details of cashier or point-of-sale experience, where applicable.
• Accurate driver’s licence and transport information.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official application form.

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About Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a South African retail pharmacy group offering pharmaceutical, healthcare, beauty, personal-care and related retail products through its stores and online platforms.

Visit the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply for the store you can travel to reliably.
• Show Grade 12 clearly on your CV.
• Include retail experience even if it lasted less than six months.
• Mention customer-service, merchandising and cashier experience.
• Include stocktaking, shelf-packing or storeroom experience where accurate.
• Confirm your retail-hours availability honestly.
• Submit before the relevant closing date.

Scam warning

Apply only through the official Dis-Chem recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, background check, uniform, training or employment placement.

Never share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs with anyone claiming that they can guarantee employment.

How these opportunities were verified

Both opportunities were verified from official Dis-Chem Pharmacies Frontshop Assistant listings.

The listings confirm the permanent employment type, Grade 12 requirement, entry-level experience range, responsibilities, driver’s licence requirement, transport requirement, remuneration and closing dates.

The Goldfields listing contains a location inconsistency: its title and description state Goldfields Store in Welkom, while the platform location field lists Bloemfontein.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Choose the Greenhill or Goldfields position.
2. Select the relevant official Apply button below.
3. Confirm the store name and location.
4. Complete your personal, education and employment information accurately.
5. Upload your CV and any additional documents requested.
6. Check your driver’s licence, transport and retail-hours information.
7. Review and submit before the relevant closing date.

Apply for Greenhill

Store: Greenhill
Location: Randburg, Gauteng
Closing date: 31 August 2026

Apply for Goldfields

Store: Goldfields
Advertised store location: Welkom, Free State
Closing date: 7 September 2026

Application closing dates

• Greenhill: 31 August 2026.
• Goldfields: 7 September 2026.

The exact closing times are not stated. Applicants should submit at least one day before the relevant closing date where possible.