Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant for their Hermanus store. You will be tasked with the effective promotion and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance, and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate a serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstrations, spray promotions, and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damaged and expired stock tothe  manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand, and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brand,s and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOP,s and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:
Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African Citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Cashier for their Hermanus store. To support customer service at point of sale, while ensuring a world class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system and ensure effective merchandising of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

•  Customers at the cosmetic till point are your first priority to ensure efficient transactions takes place
• If there are no customers to attend to at the cosmetic till points you need to assist with merchandising of cosmetic products
• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to manager
• Serve customers and implement a high standard of customer care and service
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Ensure personal and colleague’s hygiene and presentation
• Carry out and manage the Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Refer cosmetic sales queries to the Cosmetic Consultant
• Be responsible for accurate cash flow
• Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and other payments excepted by Dis-Chem
• Answer questions regarding the store beauty merchandise when asked
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and E-Bucks)
• When there are no customers to attend to at the cosmetic till point, assist with merchandising duties:
• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness, merchandising and displays are maintained in both the window area and throughout the store
• Ensure that displays are present in an attractive manner
• Ensure that all goods are correctly priced and labeled
• Adhere to stock layout principles
• Ensure that merchandising displays in cosmetics area are faced up and stocked
• Ensure that the right shelf price takers are displayed
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures
• Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis-Chem verification procedure
• Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures
• Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly
• Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially and only discuss it with management
• Be alert, recognize and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Keep all your daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until you place them in the drop safe
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your work station is always clean and tidy
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:
Essential:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Artem, Sea Point. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

 

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• The nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best practices
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient care
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up on
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic are in working condition according to industry standards
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:
Essential:

 

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-directed and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashier for their store in Cavendish Square, Claremont. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ branch in Raslouw has an opportunity available for a qualified Hair Stylist to provide a range of hair care services, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling and blow-drying as well as ensure salon product inventory is sufficient.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

• Certificate or Diploma in Hairdressing
• Previous Hair Stylist experience
• Knowledge of the chemical composition and properties of the substances used and the chemical processes the substances may undergo (i.e. understanding chemical reactions, production techniques and disposal methods).
• Basic understanding of mathematics

Job Description:

• Analyse clients’ hair, facial features and needs to determine beauty treatments and advise clients on hair care needs.
• Trim, cut and shave hair, beards, mustaches and sideburns using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
• Create hairstyles for formal events.
• Adhere to the proper application procedures when using curlers, hot irons, curling irons, hair colour, dye, and tint.
• Ensure accurate application of scalp massage techniques when washing a client’s hair.
• Attend supplier training and meetings as scheduled by management and Head Office.
• Learn and perfect new hairstyles and techniques.
• Keep up to date with the latest hair and beauty trends in the industry.
• Greet and attend to clients walking into the salon and communicate with clients via email and telephone when needed.
• Ensure clients that are waiting are happy and comfortable by giving them a magazine and/ or refreshments.
• Give clients advice and product information about the hair care products the salon has on offer.
• Demonstrate and sell styling products to clients.
• Promote services and promotions such as bleaching, conditioning, treatments, permanent waving, straightening and tinting of hair in the salon.
• General salon administration such as maintenance and management of the appointment calendar and client records.
• Perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls and making appointments.
• Conduct regular stock takes of salon stock, report low stock levels as well as damaged and expired stock to management.
• Escalate all unresolved customer compliments and complaints to management.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Fluent communication in English (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Technical skills – operating a cash register
• Numerical skills – basic mathematics

Special conditions of employment:

• South African or valid work permit
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.