Dis-Chem – Frontshop Assistant

Dis-Chem has advertised a Frontshop Assistant opportunity in Pretoria. Applicants should review both the retail requirements and the transport conditions before applying.

Read this first: A driver’s licence and your own reliable transport are required. If shortlisted, confirm the assigned store, contract duration and weekly hours before accepting.

At a glance

Requirements

• Matric or a Senior Certificate.
• The advert specifies 0–6 months of retail experience.
• South African citizenship and availability for retail hours.
• MIE screening, a clean criminal record and clear credit rating.

Essential skills include retail administration, arithmetic, communication, problem-solving, following procedures and reliable independent work.

Advantageous: A year of retail experience, Retail Business Management certification, and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP.

Main responsibilities

• Replenish shelves, rotate stock and check expiry dates and prices.
• Process payments, loyalty cards and authorised returns.
• Assist customers with enquiries and stock availability.
• Support stocktaking, deliveries, housekeeping and loss prevention.

In your CV, give clear examples of handling money, organising products or helping customers where applicable. Distinguish paid work from informal experience and explain your own responsibilities accurately.

Preparing your application

Have an updated CV, qualification documents and your driver’s licence ready. Upload the documents requested by the official form. Check your contact details and avoid claiming computer or till-system experience you do not have.

Think through how your transport arrangements would work with early or late shifts. Ask the recruiter about reporting times and the work location so you can assess the practical requirements.

For help preparing, visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Dis-Chem

Dis-Chem operates pharmacies and retail stores offering health, wellness and beauty products. Its broader services and initiatives include clinics and community support through the Dis-Chem Foundation.

Learn more on the official Dis-Chem website.

Scam warning

• Apply through the official recruitment page linked below.
• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview or guaranteed appointment.
• Never share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Verify unexpected recruitment messages using the employer’s official contact channels.

How this opportunity was verified

The vacancy was checked against Dis-Chem’s official Retail Simplify listing. Employer information was checked through Dis-Chem’s website.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official advert below and confirm its title.
2. Select Apply and complete the required profile information.
3. Upload the requested documents and review your application.
4. Submit before the closing date and save confirmation.

No closing time is stated. Allow enough time to resolve login or document-upload problems before the deadline.