Casual Frontshop Assistant - Kalahari Mall, Upington
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location
- Northern Cape
- Pay or stipend
- Not provided in listing
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Employment arrangement
- Entry Level
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Overview
Dis-Chem Kalahari Mall, Upington requires a Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
Responsibilities
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
- Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Follow up on out of stock queries from customers.
- Ensure delivered stock and/or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct.
- Keep the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies.
- Transact all purchases and process payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers when authorised.
- Process all loyalty cards.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Facilitate rotation of stock and adhere to stock control procedures.
- Report low stock levels, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
- Assist with stocktaking.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour to management.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
How to apply
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