Dis-Chem – Cosmetic Consultant

Cosmetic Consultant roles can help applicants build practical retail experience in beauty product sales, customer service, product demonstrations, promotions, merchandising, stock control, sales targets and customer relationship building. Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting a Cosmetic Consultant for its Woodmead store.

This is a permanent opportunity within Dis-Chem’s Cosmetics Category division and Sales functional area. The successful candidate will promote and sell Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a permanent Cosmetic Consultant role that requires Grade 12 / Matric, retail experience as a sales consultant, computer literacy and retail-hours availability.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Cosmetic Consultant opportunity with Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited for its Woodmead store.

The official advert states that Dis-Chem requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant to promote and sell cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service.

The role is focused on cosmetics, beauty, fragrance, customer care, demonstrations, promotions, sales support, stock management, merchandising and salon appointment management.

The official location field lists Pretoria, Gauteng, while the job title and advert wording refer to Woodmead. Applicants should confirm the exact store location directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

The official advert confirms remuneration and benefits, but applicants should view the official listing for the details and confirm salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, reporting line and any additional employment conditions directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Grade 12 / Matric and retail sales consultant experience who wants to work in a cosmetics and beauty retail environment.

It may be suitable for someone who enjoys helping customers choose beauty products, promoting cosmetics, demonstrating products, working toward sales targets and keeping up to date with beauty brands and retail trends.

The role may also suit applicants with experience as a cosmetic consultant, beauty advisor, sales consultant, fragrance consultant, retail assistant, store sales assistant, promotions assistant or customer service assistant.

Applicants with cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience should highlight this clearly because the official advert lists it as advantageous.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following duties and responsibilities:

Customer service and customer care

• Provide a high level of customer care and service.
• Assist customers with cosmetic and beauty product queries.
• Use product knowledge to help customers make informed choices.
• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to the manager.
• Maintain excellent and consistent customer service in the cosmetics department.

Cosmetics sales and promotions

• Promote and sell Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products.
• Demonstrate products through makeovers.
• Conduct cosmetics demonstrations.
• Support spray promotions and/or related activities.
• Be responsible for cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions.
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales.

Stock management and merchandising

• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures.
• Report short stock, damaged stock and expired stock to the manager.
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively.
• Support stock management in the cosmetics, fragrance and beauty area.
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry.

Salon appointments and store procedures

• Manage salon appointments.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow health and safety rules and regulations.
• Work according to a task schedule.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Dis-Chem may allocate additional reasonable cosmetics, beauty, fragrance, sales, promotions, customer service, stock, merchandising, salon appointment, health and safety or retail support duties according to store and operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Grade 12 / Matric.
• Must have retail experience as a sales consultant.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be willing and able to work retail hours.
• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience is advantageous.
• Must have a strong command of English, written and oral.
• Must be a team player.
• Must provide excellent customer service.
• Must understand stock reports and sales, including target and commission calculations.
• Must be able to work according to a task schedule.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have clear credit and criminal records.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Advantageous requirements

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience.
• Promotions experience.
• Personal selling experience.
• Sales target experience.
• Customer liaison experience.
• Product knowledge.
• Previous sales and promotional training.
• Ability to manage expired and damaged stock and ensure stock rotation.
• Bilingual ability.
• Stock management experience.

Grade 12 / Matric requirement explained

The official advert requires Grade 12 / Matric.

Applicants should state their Matric qualification clearly on the CV and should prepare proof of qualification if requested through the official Dis-Chem Simplify application platform.

Applicants should make sure that school and qualification details are accurate and truthful.

Retail sales consultant experience explained

The official advert requires retail experience as a sales consultant.

Applicants should clearly show retail sales experience on their CV. Useful examples may include customer service, product selling, sales targets, promotions, stock handling, merchandising, brand sales, customer liaison and product demonstrations.

Applicants should include employer names, job titles, dates worked and examples of products or departments they supported where relevant.

Cosmetic, fragrance and beauty experience explained

The official advert lists cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience as advantageous.

Applicants with experience in cosmetics, fragrances, make-up, skincare, beauty counters, beauty promotions, product demonstrations or makeovers should highlight this clearly.

Applicants should not exaggerate beauty experience. It is better to show honest examples of products, brands, promotions, demonstrations or customer service duties handled.

Computer literacy requirement explained

The official advert requires computer literacy.

Applicants should mention relevant computer skills on the CV. This may include point-of-sale systems, retail systems, stock systems, Microsoft Office, email, basic reports or sales tracking tools where applicable.

Applicants should not overstate computer skills. It is better to list systems and tools they can use confidently.

Retail-hours, transport and record requirements explained

The official advert requires applicants to be willing and able to work retail hours.

The advert also requires a valid driver’s licence, own reliable transport, South African citizenship, and clear credit and criminal records.

Applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the relevant store and work retail schedules before applying.

Applicants should answer all screening and background-check questions honestly during the official application process.

Competencies listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following essential competencies:

• Strong command of English, written and oral.
• Team player approach.
• Excellent customer service.
• Understanding of stock reports and sales, including target and commission calculations.
• Ability to work according to a task schedule.

The official advert lists the following advantageous competencies:

• Promotions.
• Personal selling.
• Sales targets.
• Customer liaison.
• Product knowledge.
• Previous sales and promotional training.
• Managing expired and damaged stock and ensuring stock rotation.
• Bilingual communication.
• Stock management.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in cosmetics, fragrance, skincare and beauty products.
• Confidence when speaking to customers.
• Ability to demonstrate products professionally.
• Customer service mindset.
• Sales target awareness.
• Good product knowledge or willingness to learn product ranges.
• Ability to support promotions and beauty activities.
• Attention to detail when merchandising cosmetics and fragrance displays.
• Ability to monitor stock, damaged stock and expired stock.
• Professional appearance and communication.
• Teamwork in a busy retail environment.
• Reliability during retail hours and busy trading periods.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical cosmetic and beauty retail sales role in a Dis-Chem store environment.

The successful applicant should expect customer-facing work involving beauty product sales, makeovers, cosmetics demonstrations, spray promotions, customer care, stock control, merchandising, brand promotions and salon appointment management.

The role is marked as entry-level, but it still requires Grade 12 / Matric, retail experience as a sales consultant, computer literacy, retail-hours availability, a valid driver’s licence, own reliable transport, South African citizenship and clear credit and criminal records.

Applicants should confirm the exact store location, remuneration, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, reporting line and any additional employment conditions directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Grade 12 / Matric, if requested.
• Details of retail experience as a sales consultant.
• Examples of cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience, if applicable.
• Examples of customer service, product selling, promotions or sales targets.
• Examples of makeovers, cosmetics demonstrations or spray promotions, if applicable.
• Examples of stock management, merchandising, stock reports or stock rotation experience.
• Examples of computer literacy and retail system exposure.
• Valid driver’s licence information.
• Own reliable transport details.
• Information showing ability to work retail hours.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Dis-Chem Simplify application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a Cosmetic Consultant vacancy. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth programme.

The official advert requires Grade 12 / Matric, retail experience as a sales consultant, computer literacy and retail-hours availability.

Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience is listed as advantageous.

The official advert also requires a valid driver’s licence, own reliable transport, South African citizenship, and clear credit and criminal records.

The official advert confirms remuneration and benefits. Applicants should view the official advert and confirm remuneration and benefits directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If applicants have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

About the sponsor

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a South African retail pharmacy group offering pharmacy, health, wellness, beauty, personal care and related retail products and services.

Dis-Chem Group’s official overview describes its core business as operating a nationwide network of retail pharmacy stores supported by centralised distribution and wholesale infrastructure.

The group aims to provide customers with accessible, affordable and trusted healthcare solutions while maintaining operational efficiency and consistency across its store network.

This Cosmetic Consultant opportunity is linked to Dis-Chem’s cosmetics and beauty retail environment.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 15 July 2026.
• Submit by 14 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Grade 12 / Matric.
• Clearly show retail experience as a sales consultant.
• Highlight cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience if you have it.
• Include makeovers, product demonstrations, promotions or beauty counter experience where relevant.
• Show customer service, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge clearly.
• Include stock management, merchandising or stock rotation experience if applicable.
• Show computer literacy clearly.
• Be honest about your driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Answer citizenship, credit record and criminal record questions truthfully.
• Confirm the exact store location with Dis-Chem if shortlisted because the official location field and job title wording should be checked directly.
• Apply only through the official Dis-Chem Simplify vacancy page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 / Matric.
• Not showing retail sales consultant experience clearly on the CV.
• Leaving cosmetic, fragrance or beauty experience off the CV where relevant.
• Not showing customer service, sales, promotion or product knowledge experience.
• Not showing computer literacy.
• Ignoring the retail-hours requirement.
• Ignoring the valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport requirement.
• Providing incorrect citizenship, credit record or criminal record information.
• Providing incorrect employment dates or qualification details.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Dis-Chem Simplify vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 15 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Dis-Chem Simplify recruitment page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Dis-Chem website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Dis-Chem position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Dis-Chem vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Dis-Chem Simplify recruitment listing for Cosmetic Consultant – Woodmead.

The official listing confirmed the job title, employer, official location field, permanent employment type, posted date, closing date, Cosmetics Category division, entry-level minimum experience, retail primary industry and Sales functional area.

The official listing also confirmed the job purpose, essential requirements, advantageous requirements, cosmetic consultant duties, customer service duties, stock and merchandising duties, salon appointment duty, competencies, special conditions of employment, remuneration and benefits wording, response-time note, Employment Equity wording, People with Disabilities recruitment support and POPIA application terms.

The official advert confirms remuneration and benefits. It does not state the exact salary amount, exact working hours, shift pattern or number of available positions when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Dis-Chem application link below.
2. Read the complete Cosmetic Consultant – Woodmead vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Grade 12 / Matric.
4. Confirm that you have retail experience as a sales consultant.
5. Confirm that you are computer literate and able to work retail hours.
6. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Simplify platform.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete all personal, education, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
10. Enter your retail sales, cosmetic, fragrance, beauty, customer service, product demonstration, promotions, stock, merchandising, transport and retail-hours information accurately.
11. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
12. Read the POPIA and recruitment terms carefully before submitting personal information.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application by 14 July 2026 where possible.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 15 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 14 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.