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This guide looks at a Casual Frontshop Assistant role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, on a fixed-term contract for its Foreshore store in Cape Town CBD. It is a good entry point into pharmacy retail for someone who enjoys helping customers and keeping a busy shop floor in good order.
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited and the Frontshop Role
Dis-Chem is a well-known pharmacy and health retail group in South Africa, and its frontshop is the part of the store where customers browse everyday health, beauty and household items. The frontshop assistant helps make that space welcoming, well stocked and easy to shop in.
In a casual, fixed-term role, hours can vary with store needs, so flexibility matters. The work is hands-on and customer-facing, with clear standards for stock control and housekeeping.
Main Duties of the Role
- Keeping shelves full and neatly presented.
- Checking stock dates and pricing.
- Restocking merchandise.
- Helping customers on the shop floor.
- Processing payments and loyalty cards.
- Following stock-control and housekeeping standards.
Most Common Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 (Matric or Senior Certificate).
- Experience: 0 to 6 months of retail work experience.
- Advantageous: A year of retail experience and a Retail Business Management certification.
- Availability: Able to work retail hours.
Exact requirements depend on the official posting, so always read the details for this specific role before applying, including its closing date.
Where to Find This Opening Safely
- The original Careers24 listing linked from this page — Start here for the most reliable information about the role and its application instructions.
- Dis-Chem’s own careers channels — Use them to confirm the opportunity if you are unsure about a message or a copy of the advert.
- Job platforms used only as a guide — Other sites can help you spot openings, but always confirm the details on the original listing before you apply.
Practical Tips to Increase Your Chances
- Highlight any retail, till or customer-service experience, even if it was short-term.
- Show that you are comfortable with varied retail hours.
- Mention attention to detail with stock, pricing and shelf presentation.
- Keep your CV short and clear, with current contact details.
- Apply before the closing date shown in the original listing.
How the Process Works
Use the Apply button on this page to open the original Careers24 listing, then follow the application instructions shown there. Prepare your CV and any supporting details the listing asks for, and submit them through that official route rather than through an unofficial message or link.
Important Information
This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Readers should apply only through official channels and follow the instructions in the official posting for the role they are interested in.
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