Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting an entry-level Frontshop Assistant for its Mokala Mall store in Kuruman, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will assist customers, maintain merchandise displays, process purchases and support the store’s stock-control activities.
This opportunity is suited to someone with Grade 12 and between zero and six months of retail work experience. Applicants must be prepared to work retail hours and have a driver’s licence and reliable transport.
Important: This is a permanent entry-level retail position. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES Youth Programme opportunity.
At a glance
| Employer | Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited |
| Job title | Frontshop Assistant |
| Reference number | 198837 |
| Location | Mokala Mall, Kuruman, Northern Cape |
| Employment type | Permanent |
| Experience level | Entry Level |
| Minimum qualification | Grade 12 / Matric / Senior Certificate |
| Experience required | 0–6 months of retail work experience |
| Industry | Retail |
| Functional area | Sales |
| Posted date | 18 August 2026 |
| Closing date | 1 September 2026 |
| Recommended submission date | Submit by 31 August 2026 |
What this opportunity is
The Frontshop Assistant will help maintain Dis-Chem’s merchandising standards while providing customer service at the point of sale.
The role combines customer assistance, cashier duties, shelf replenishment, stock rotation, merchandising, housekeeping and basic stock-control administration.
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Main duties and responsibilities
- Keep product ranges fully stocked and neatly presented.
- Restock merchandise and follow up on customer out-of-stock queries.
- Check product labels, prices and sell-by dates.
- Report damaged, expired, low or out-of-stock merchandise.
- Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Assist customers with product information and general enquiries.
- Process payments, including cash, cards, vouchers and coupons.
- Process authorised exchanges, returns and loyalty cards.
- Maintain accurate cash-handling procedures.
- Assist with stock counts, stocktaking and stock rotation.
- Help load, off-load and unpack stock when required.
- Follow Dis-Chem’s security, housekeeping, health and safety procedures.
- Report suspicious behaviour, customer complaints and pricing discrepancies.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate.
- Between zero and six months of retail work experience.
- South African citizenship.
- Ability and willingness to work retail hours.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Own reliable transport.
- No criminal record and a clear credit rating.
- Willingness to undergo the applicable MIE verification process.
Advantages
- At least one year of retail work experience.
- A Retail Business Management certificate.
- Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
- Numerical ability.
- Experience using SAP.
Skills and competencies
- Basic knowledge of retail operations and administration.
- Customer-service and communication skills.
- Basic arithmetic ability.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Problem-solving and appropriate escalation.
- Ability to work responsibly with limited supervision.
- Attention to stock, pricing and cash accuracy.
Salary and working hours
The official vacancy confirms that the position offers a market-related salary. No specific amount is provided.
Applicants must be available to work retail hours. The exact shift schedule is not stated and should be confirmed if shortlisted.
Application checklist
- An updated CV.
- Grade 12 / Matric details.
- Accurate retail employment dates, where applicable.
- Examples of customer-service, cashier or merchandising experience.
- Driver’s licence and reliable-transport information.
- A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
- Clear copies of supporting documents if requested.
The application form asks about Matric, Frontshop Assistant experience, where the experience was obtained, place of residence, current salary and realistic salary expectations.
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About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem is a South African pharmaceutical and retail group offering pharmacy, health, wellness, beauty and personal-care products and services through its retail stores and online platforms.
Visit the official Dis-Chem website.
Quick tips for applicants
- Show Grade 12 clearly on your CV.
- Include any cashier, merchandising or customer-service experience.
- Mention experience handling cash, cards, returns or loyalty programmes.
- Confirm that you can work retail hours in Kuruman.
- Answer the salary and experience questions honestly.
- Apply before the final day where possible.
Scam warning
Apply only through the official Dis-Chem recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, background check, training course, uniform or employment placement.
How this opportunity was verified
This opportunity was verified from the official Dis-Chem Simplify vacancy and application pages.
The listing confirmed the Frontshop Assistant title, Kuruman location, permanent employment type, Grade 12 requirement, entry-level experience requirement, responsibilities, special employment conditions, market-related salary and closing date.
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How to apply
- Open the official Dis-Chem application page below.
- Confirm that the vacancy is for a Frontshop Assistant in Kuruman.
- Complete your personal and contact information.
- Upload an updated CV.
- Add any supporting documents requested.
- Answer the Matric, experience, residence and salary questions accurately.
- Review your information and submit before the closing date.
Application closing date
The official closing date is 1 September 2026.
The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 31 August 2026 where possible.