Dis-Chem – Casual Merchandiser

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is building a talent pool for Casual Merchandisers at its Sunward Park stores in Boksburg, Gauteng. This part-time opportunity is suited to applicants with Matric, basic retail experience and computer literacy who can help keep shelves stocked, displays neat, stock rotated correctly and customers assisted professionally in a busy retail pharmacy environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Casual Merchandiser listing is a strategic talent pool opportunity for Dis-Chem’s Sunward Park stores. The purpose of the talent pool is to have a pre-screened group of suitable candidates who may be considered for future casual merchandising opportunities when a suitable position becomes available.

The role focuses on basic merchandising standards, stock rotation, shelf presentation, customer assistance and store upkeep. Applicants should be ready for practical retail work that involves packing, checking, lifting, organising and keeping merchandise displays neat and visible.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who want casual retail experience and are comfortable with stock handling, customer service and physical merchandising duties.

• Applicants with Grade 12 / Matric.
• People with up to 6 months of retail experience.
• Applicants who can work retail hours.
• People who are computer literate and familiar with MS Office.
• Applicants who can work neatly, accurately and safely with stock.
• People who live close to the store or have reliable transport.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful candidates may support merchandising, stock handling, customer assistance and store presentation duties.

• Restock merchandise as needed to support maximum sales.
• Ensure delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom is packed in the correct space timeously.
• Check that stock on shelves has not reached its sell-by date.
• Ensure the full range of products is available on the shelves where possible.
• Rotate stock regularly using FIFO principles.
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Assist with counting stock files and general stocktaking.
• Follow Dis-Chem operating standards, store layout and planograms.
• Flatten boxes after unpacking stock and move them to the designated area.
• Ensure front-shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible.
• Check that products have correct labels and pricing.
• Report price discrepancies to management.
• Keep up to date with current and new products.
• Build, face up, stock and maintain merchandising displays.
• Maintain the daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays.
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock.
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked.
• Assist with back shopping.
• Assist with training new staff where required.
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance to customers.
• Follow up on customer out-of-stock queries through the customer service out-of-stock list.
• Ensure customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
• Wear the correct uniform and badge at all times.
• Handle merchandise carefully to minimise losses.
• Follow Dis-Chem policies, procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules.

Note: This is a talent pool opportunity. Being added to the talent pool does not guarantee employment, but it may increase the chance of being considered when a suitable position becomes available.

Eligibility requirements

Essential requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Advantageous requirements

• At least 1 year of retail experience.
• Bilingual ability.
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry.
• Product and category knowledge.
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stocktaking.

Competencies required

• Strong command of the English language.
• Presentable appearance.
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff.
• Trustworthy and honest conduct.
• Good time management.
• Ability to report suspicious or concerning behaviour involving staff or customers.

Special conditions of employment

• Must be willing and able to work retail hours.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and move heavy boxes.
• Must follow health and safety standards.
• Must have reliable transport and/or live close to the store.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have a clear credit record.
• Must have a clear criminal record.

What merchandising work really involves

Merchandising work is practical retail work that helps keep products available, neat, correctly priced and easy for customers to find. In a pharmacy retail environment, this can include checking expiry dates, rotating stock, packing shelves, following planograms, maintaining displays and reporting stock problems before they affect customers.

For this application, your CV should clearly show any retail, merchandising, stock packing, customer service, cashier, FMCG or store experience. If you have packed shelves, rotated stock, worked with customers, assisted with stocktaking or helped maintain product displays before, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or statement of results.
• Proof of retail, merchandising, FMCG or customer service experience, where available.
• Any retail, merchandising, stock control, customer service or computer literacy certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows retail hours availability and transport reliability.

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About the sponsor

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a South African retail pharmacy and healthcare group offering medication, health care, wellness, beauty, personal care and related retail products through store and online channels. The company operates in the pharmacy retail sector and serves customers through its retail stores, digital platforms and related health-focused services. More information is available on the official Dis-Chem website and the Dis-Chem Group website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Matric qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show any retail or merchandising experience, even if it was short-term.
• Mention stock packing, shelf replenishment, stock rotation or customer service tasks.
• Highlight physical fitness, reliability and willingness to work retail hours.
• If you live near Sunward Park or have reliable transport, make that clear.
• Use your CV profile section to show that you are honest, organised and customer-focused.
• Apply before the closing date because talent pool listings can close quickly.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 / Matric.
• Submitting a CV that does not mention retail, merchandising or stock handling.
• Not showing that you can work retail hours.
• Leaving out transport or location details when the job requires reliable transport or proximity to the store.
• Using a generic CV that does not show customer service or merchandising strengths.
• Not checking email or phone messages after applying.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official Simplify HR page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Retail Simplify HR application page. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, assessment, background check, uniform, medical check or placement. Real employers do not ask applicants to pay money to be considered for a vacancy. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp or social media asking for payment, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official careers portal.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Retail Simplify HR vacancy page for the Casual Merchandiser – Sunward Park role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited. The listing confirms the employer, job title, Boksburg location, part-time employment type, posted date, closing date, division, industry, entry-level experience category, job description, minimum requirements, duties, competencies, special conditions of employment and remuneration category.

The closing date was listed as 31 May 2026 at the time of verification. The listing also states that not all talent pool candidates will be hired and that inclusion in the talent pool does not guarantee employment.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Retail Simplify HR application link below.
2. Read the full Casual Merchandiser – Sunward Park vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Matric, retail experience, computer literacy and retail-hours requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights retail, merchandising, customer service and stock-handling experience.
6. Complete the online application through the official Simplify HR page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.