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Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Casual Frontshop Assistant on a fixed-term contract for its Artem, Aldephi Centre store in Sea Point, Cape Town. This is a customer-facing retail role for someone who enjoys keeping a shop floor neat, well stocked and welcoming, while helping customers at the point of sale.
About the company and the work
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a well-known South African pharmacy and retail group. At the Artem, Aldephi Centre store, the Frontshop Assistant helps uphold merchandising standards and supports customer service at the point of sale, in line with Dis-Chem policies and procedures. The role is a contract, fixed-term position, and the advert states that the salary is market related.
Role details / duties
- Keep full ranges of products on the shelves at all times, neatly presented and correctly priced.
- Check stock for sell-by dates, rotate stock regularly, and report low, damaged or expired stock to management.
- Restock merchandise, assist with back shopping, and help load and off-load stock when needed.
- Follow up on out-of-stock queries from customers in line with customer service standards.
- Transact purchases, including cash, cards, vouchers and loyalty cards, and keep daily takings secure.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures, and that line voids and price changes are approved and signed as required.
- Assist with stock counts and general stocktaking, keep the storeroom organised and tidy, and flatten boxes after unpacking stock.
- Build professional, friendly relationships with customers, report compliments and complaints to management, and help train new and current team members.
- Follow Dis-Chem policies, standard operating procedures, and health and safety rules, including the uniform and personal appearance policy.
Requirements
- Grade 12, Matric or Senior Certificate.
- 0 to 6 months of retail work experience.
- One year of retail experience and a certificate in Retail Business Management will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration, with basic arithmetic skills.
- Ability to work retail hours.
- South African citizen, with a clear criminal record and clear credit rating for the required checks.
- Driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
- Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and SAP knowledge will be an advantage.
Where to find / apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the original advert. The listing reference is 209042, and the advert states that applications close on 2 November 2026. Check the original listing before applying, so you see the most current details and closing information.
Practical tips
- Highlight any retail, till or stock experience, even if it is short-term or casual work.
- Show that you are comfortable with retail hours, neat merchandising and accurate cash handling.
- Mention customer service examples where you helped a customer find a product or resolve a query.
- Make sure your CV is clear about your Matric qualification and your availability for retail hours.
How the process works
On Careers24, you open the original advert, review the full position details, and apply through the application route shown there. The advert states that only successful applicants will be contacted, and that if you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer, and its approved Employment Equity Plan and policies apply.
Important information
This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original Careers24 listing before applying, and should never pay any fee to apply for a job. If anyone asks you for payment in connection with an application, treat that as a warning sign and do not proceed.
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