Dis-Chem – Casual Frontshop Assistant

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for a Casual Frontshop Assistant position at its Loftus store in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The successful applicant will assist with merchandising, stock replenishment, shelf presentation, housekeeping and customer service.

Important: This is an entry-level, part-time opportunity requiring Grade 12. Applicants with between zero and six months of retail experience may apply.

At a glance

What the position involves

The Casual Frontshop Assistant will help ensure that merchandise is correctly stored, replenished, rotated, priced and displayed.

The employee will also assist customers with stock queries, maintain the appearance of the shop floor and storeroom, and help prevent damaged, expired or missing stock.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Restock merchandise when required.
• Move delivered stock from the storeroom to the correct location.
• Ensure that the full product range is available on the shelves.
• Rotate stock according to the first-in, first-out principle.
• Check stock for expired or damaged products.
• Report low, damaged, expired or out-of-stock products to management.
• Assist with cycle counts and general stocktaking.
• Maintain a neat and organised storeroom.
• Ensure that shelves, labels and prices are correct.
• Build and maintain merchandising displays.
• Assist with loading and offloading stock when required.
• Handle merchandise carefully to reduce losses.
• Help customers with product and stock queries.
• Assist with back shopping when required.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workstation.
• Follow store health, safety and operating procedures.
• Wear the required uniform and name badge.
• Report suspicious behaviour to management.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Between zero and six months of retail work experience.
• A driver’s licence or reliable transport, as listed in the advert.
• South African citizenship or a valid work permit.
• A clear criminal record.
• A clear credit record.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

One year of retail experience will be advantageous but is not listed as an essential requirement.

Skills and personal qualities

• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good time management.
• Self-discipline and professional appearance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Accountability and personal initiative.
• Ability to work towards targets and deadlines.
• Focus on quality and accurate work.

Knowledge of merchandising standards, planograms, product categories and the fast-moving consumer goods industry will be advantageous. The ability to communicate in a second language will also be beneficial.

Working conditions and salary

This is a part-time casual position. A market-related salary is confirmed, but the amount is not stated in the official advert.

The listing does not provide the number of weekly hours, shift schedule, contract duration or employee benefits. Applicants should confirm these conditions if shortlisted.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A copy of your Grade 12 certificate.
• A copy of your South African identity document or valid work permit.
• A copy of your driver’s licence, if applicable and requested.
• Accurate details of previous retail, merchandising or customer-service experience.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Application checklist

• Show your Grade 12 qualification clearly on your CV.
• Mention any retail, merchandising or customer-service experience.
• Include stocktaking or shelf-packing experience where applicable.
• Confirm that you can travel reliably to the Loftus store.
• Ensure that your employment and qualification information is accurate.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Upload clear supporting documents.
• Submit before the official closing date.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a South African health, wellness and retail group offering pharmacy, beauty, personal-care, household, nutrition and related products through its store network.

The company’s retail teams support customers while maintaining merchandising, stock-control and service standards across its stores.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply by 5 September 2026 where possible.
• Tailor your CV towards retail and customer service.
• Mention school, volunteer or temporary retail experience honestly.
• Highlight stock-packing, merchandising or housekeeping experience.
• Show that you are reliable, punctual and attentive to detail.
• Keep confirmation that your application was submitted.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without Grade 12.
• Assuming that one full year of experience is compulsory.
• Failing to mention relevant customer-service or stock-handling experience.
• Uploading an outdated or unreadable CV.
• Providing incorrect citizenship or work-permit information.
• Applying for the wrong store or location.
• Waiting until the closing date to submit the application.

Scam warning

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

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, uniform, training 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 vacancy title is Casual Frontshop Assistant – Loftus.
• Confirm that the employer shown is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official recruitment process.

How this vacancy was verified

This vacancy was verified using Dis-Chem’s live official Simplify recruitment listing for Casual Frontshop Assistant – Loftus.

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

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

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Dis-Chem application page below.
2. Confirm that the position is Casual Frontshop Assistant – Loftus.
3. Confirm that the location is Pretoria, Gauteng.
4. Read the complete official job description.
5. Select the option to apply.
6. Sign in to your Simplify profile or create a new profile.
7. Complete your personal, education and experience details accurately.
8. Upload your CV and requested supporting documents.
9. Review your application information.
10. Submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 6 September 2026.

Applicants should submit by 5 September 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile, document-upload or technical problems.