Dis-Chem – Store Assistant

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Support a new-store launch in George: Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting a Retail Store Assistant for One on York (New Store) to help keep store procedures running smoothly — from customer service and retail admin to high-risk stock control and cash-office support.

At a glance

  • Sponsor/Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
  • Opportunity type: Retail Store Assistant (Permanent | Entry level)
  • Location: George, Western Cape (One on York – New Store) (the portal header may display “Cape Town, Western Cape”, so confirm on the listing)
  • Closing date: 02 March 2026
  • Last verified: 16 February 2026

What this opportunity is

This is a store operations support role aimed at helping management run daily store processes correctly. You’ll assist with customer service issues, retail administration tasks, control of high-risk stock, and point-of-sale/cash-office support to ensure standard procedures are followed.

About the sponsor

Dis-Chem is a South African retail pharmacy group that provides pharmacy-related products and services and broader health and wellness offerings through its store network. Source: https://www.dischem.co.za/about-dis-chem

Duties and responsibilities

Based on the listing details provided and the role’s purpose, the opportunity includes:

  • Manage and report customer compliments/complaints to management
  • Build professional relationships with customers and assist with customer enquiries
  • Resolve stock queries and provide feedback where needed
  • Support POS processes, including shorts/overs and float controls
  • Handle refunds/returns correctly and manage returned goods/back shopping
  • Verify deliveries/invoices and support claims logging and preparation
  • Control high-risk stock and support daily reconciliations
  • Maintain document control (float, petty cash, cash on hand, etc.)

What you’ll learn / gain

  • Practical experience supporting store operations and retail admin processes
  • Exposure to POS, cash-office controls, reconciliations, and high-risk stock handling
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills in a busy retail environment

Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.

Eligibility requirements

Make sure you meet the requirements below before applying:

Education

  • Grade 12 / Matric

Experience

  • Retail experience

Other requirements

  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP (as stated)
  • South African citizen; clear criminal and credit record; driver’s licence and/or reliable transport (as stated in your copy)

Application checklist

Prepare these documents before you apply (add/remove items only if the listing requires it).

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified copy of South African ID
  • Certified copy of Matric certificate/results
  • Any proof of retail experience (optional but helpful)
  • Driver’s licence copy (if you have one) (recommended)

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying without meeting the minimum requirements (Matric + retail experience)
  • Uploading unreadable documents (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs)
  • Leaving out key info on your CV (contact details, dates, store/role experience)
  • Not confirming the correct store/location and closing date on the official portal
  • Waiting until the final hours on closing day

Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy

Do not pay to apply. Legit employers do not ask for “application fees” or payment to be shortlisted. Only use the official source link in this post, and verify directly on Dis-Chem’s official careers pages if you’re unsure.

How this opportunity was verified

  • We checked the official vacancy page for Retail Store Assistant – One on York, George (New Store) and confirmed it is a Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited listing on the retail.simplify.hr portal.
  • We captured the closing date as 02 March 2026 from the listing.
  • We kept the official portal link as the only application route in this post.

How to apply

  1. Open the official Dis-Chem vacancy page using the link below.
  2. Register / log in and complete the online application.
  3. Upload your required documents (CV, certified ID, Matric, plus any supporting documents requested).
  4. Submit before the closing date (02 March 2026).
Apply Here