Dis-Chem – Casual Frontshop Assistant

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting a Casual Frontshop Assistant for its Mokala Mall store in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

This entry-level, part-time position involves assisting customers, operating the point of sale, replenishing merchandise and maintaining the store’s merchandising standards.

At a glance

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12, Matric or a Senior Certificate.
• Between zero and six months of retail work experience.
• South African citizenship.
• Ability to work retail hours.
• A clear criminal record and credit rating.
• A driver’s licence and reliable personal transport.

One year of retail experience and a Retail Business Management certificate will be advantageous but are not listed as essential requirements.

Main duties

• Assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Process cash, card, voucher, coupon and other accepted payments.
• Process authorised exchanges and returned merchandise.
• Replenish merchandise and keep shelves fully stocked.
• Check product labels, displays and prices.
• Rotate stock and identify damaged or expired products.
• Report low stock levels and unavailable products.
• Assist with stock counts and general stocktaking.
• Keep the storeroom and shop floor clean and organised.
• Assist with loading and offloading stock when required.
• Process loyalty cards correctly.
• Follow cash-handling and stock-control procedures.
• Report customer complaints and suspicious behaviour.
• Follow health, safety, uniform and appearance requirements.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of basic retail operations and administration.
• Customer-service and communication skills.
• Basic arithmetic ability.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to solve routine problems and escalate serious issues.
• Personal responsibility and attention to deadlines.
• Basic Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP skills are advantageous.

Salary and working conditions

Dis-Chem describes the salary as market related but does not provide an amount. The vacancy is part-time, and applicants must be available to work retail hours.

The advert does not state the number of weekly hours, shift schedule or additional employee benefits.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A copy of your Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
• A copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• A copy of your driver’s licence.
• Details of any previous retail or customer-service experience.
• Your Retail Business Management certificate, if applicable.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Application checklist

• Show your Grade 12 qualification clearly on your CV.
• Mention any retail, cashier or customer-service experience.
• Include basic computer and numerical skills.
• Confirm that you can work retail hours.
• Ensure that your driver’s licence details are accurate.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Complete every required section of the online application.
• Submit before the official closing date.

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About Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a South African retail pharmacy group offering pharmaceutical services, health products, personal-care items, cosmetics and other consumer products through its stores and online platform.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website.

Scam warning

Apply only through Dis-Chem’s official Simplify recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, background check, uniform or job placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees employment in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the position is Casual Frontshop Assistant – Mokala Mall, Kuruman.
• Confirm that the official application address uses the retail.simplify.hr domain.
• Upload personal documents only through a secure official application process.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified using Dis-Chem’s official Simplify recruitment listing for the Casual Frontshop Assistant position at Mokala Mall in Kuruman.

The official listing confirmed the location, part-time status, Grade 12 requirement, entry-level experience requirement, duties, employment conditions, market-related salary and closing date.

The advert does not state the salary amount, weekly working hours, shift schedule, number of positions or additional benefits.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Dis-Chem vacancy page below.
2. Confirm that the position is Casual Frontshop Assistant – Mokala Mall, Kuruman.
3. Read the complete job description and requirements.
4. Select the Apply button on the official vacancy page.
5. Sign in to your Simplify profile or create a profile.
6. Complete your personal, education and experience information.
7. Upload your updated CV and requested supporting documents.
8. Review your contact details and application answers.
9. Submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 2 October 2026.

Applicants should submit by 1 October 2026 where possible to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile, document-upload or technical problems.