Dis-Chem – Casual Frontshop Assistant

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting a Casual Frontshop Assistant on a fixed-term contract at its Foreshore store in Cape Town CBD. Grade 12 and 0–6 months of retail work experience are essential; one year of retail experience and Retail Business Management certification are advantageous. Apply online by 6 November 2026.

Read this first

• Read this first: The role is based at the Foreshore store in Cape Town CBD and closes on 6 November 2026.
• Read this first: Grade 12 and 0–6 months of retail work experience are essential. One year of retail experience and Retail Business Management certification are advantageous.
• Read this first: South African citizenship, availability to work retail hours, a clear credit rating and no criminal record are stated as special conditions. A driver’s licence and reliable own transport are also listed.

At a glance

What you will do

• Keep the full product range available and neatly presented on shelves, replenish merchandise and supplies when needed, and rotate stock in line with stock-control procedures.
• Check sell-by dates and report low, out-of-stock, damaged or expired items to management. Assist with stock counts, stocktaking, and loading or off-loading when needed.
• Store deliveries and stock taken from the storeroom in the correct locations. Keep the storeroom organised, flatten boxes after unpacking and take them to the designated area.
• Check that displays, labels and prices are correct; report price discrepancies to management. Follow up customer out-of-stock queries using the customer-service out-of-stock list.
• Serve customers courteously, keep product knowledge current, report compliments and complaints, and assist with customer queries.
• Process purchases and permitted payments, including cash, cards, vouchers and coupons. Process loyalty cards, maintain accurate cash flow and place cash in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
• Exchange merchandise and accept returned goods only when authorised by the Frontshop Leader. Ensure line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader or Retail Store Assistant.
• Handle merchandise carefully, help train team members, maintain store housekeeping, follow health and safety rules, and comply with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Skills and qualities to highlight

• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• Customer service and timely responses to customer questions
• Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Clear verbal communication
• Following procedures and escalating issues appropriately
• Responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
• Advantageous: basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook; numerical skills; SAP

Minimum application requirements

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate.
• 0–6 months of retail work experience.
• South African citizenship.
• Ability to work retail hours.
• No criminal record and a clear credit rating; MIE screening is stated as a special condition.
• A driver’s licence and reliable own transport are listed as special conditions.

Documents to prepare

• CV

About Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited operates in the pharmacy and retail sector and also provides healthcare-related services and products, including community clinics and health insurance. The Foreshore position supports customer service and retail merchandising at the company’s Cape Town CBD store. Visit the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited website.

Common application mistakes

• Do not treat one year of retail experience as essential; the required experience range is 0–6 months, while one year is advantageous.
• Upload your CV in the CV Upload section and complete the form fields marked as required.
• Provide accurate personal information; the application terms state that information supplied must be true and correct.
• Do not accept returned goods or exchange merchandise unless the Frontshop Leader authorises it.
• Report pricing discrepancies to management rather than making unauthorised price changes.

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How this opportunity was checked

The role details, application route and employer information were checked against official sources. Use the Apply Here link for the full requirements and application instructions.

How to apply

1. Open the verified vacancy page for Casual Frontshop Assistant (Fixed Term) – Foreshore and select Apply.
2. Complete the required personal details, including your contact information and location details.
3. Upload your CV in the CV Upload section. The application form also provides an Additional Documents section, but no other document is specified as required.
4. Review your information for accuracy before submitting the online application.
5. Submit your application by 6 November 2026.

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Application closing date

Closing date: 6 November 2026