Merchandiser in Boskruin

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited requires a Merchandiser for its store in Boskruin, Randburg. The permanent role is market related, and the original listing gives an application closing date of 28 October 2026, so apply promptly.

About the company and the work

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a pharmacy retail group. The Merchandiser ensures that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained, and provides excellent customer service.

Role details and duties

• Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock and stock pulled from the storeroom is stored and packed in the correct space
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached its sell-by date
• Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, first-in-first-out basis
• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
• Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
• Flatten boxes after unpacking stock and take them to the designated area
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labelling
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Keep abreast of current and new products
• Build, face up, stock and maintain merchandising displays
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of the store and merchandise displays
• Assist with loading and off-loading of stock and with back shopping
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
• Assist in training new staff
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• Follow up out-of-stock queries with customers and resolve customer stock queries
• Wear the correct uniform and badge at all times
• Minimise losses by handling all merchandise carefully
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, standard operating procedures and health and safety rules
• Report bad or suspicious behaviour relating to staff and customers

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• Essential: Grade 12 / Matric
• Essential: Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Essential: Computer literate – MS Office
• Essential: Willing and able to work retail hours
• Essential: Strong command of the English language; presentable; effective engagement with customers, management and staff; trustworthy and honest; time management
• Advantageous: At least 1 year retail experience
• Advantageous: Bilingual; knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry; product and category knowledge; ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stocktaking
• Special conditions: South African citizen; clear credit and criminal records; reliable transport and/or residence close to the store; able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, with health and safety standards adhered to

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. Do not pay a fee to apply. The original listing notes that only successful applicants will be contacted, and if you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Practical tips

• Show any retail or merchandising experience, even short experience
• Mention stock rotation, planograms and stocktaking work
• Highlight MS Office computer literacy and customer service
• Confirm retail-hours availability, transport and proximity to Boskruin

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 28 October 2026.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. The original listing states a market-related salary with medical aid, provident fund and a staff account. Confirm the final duties, location and terms in the original advert before you apply.

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