Casual Merchandiser - Farramere

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Gauteng is hiring a Casual Merchandiser for their Farramere store. The role includes ensuring that merchandising standards are maintained, providing excellent customer service, and restocking merchandise. Candidates should have Grade 12 / Matric and ideally up to 6 months of retail experience. Essential skills include strong English communication and effective customer engagement. This position requires flexibility in retail hours and a commitment to the company's operational standards.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Up to 6 months’ retail experience.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Clear credit and criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that basic merchandising standards are maintained.
• Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance to customers.

Skills

Strong command of the English language

Effective engagement with customers

Time management

Presentable

Trustworthy and honest

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Casual Merchandiser - Farramere

Job location: Gauteng, Benoni

Deadline: January 31, 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Casual Merchandiser for their store in Farramere.
• You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained.
• Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements :

Essential :

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous :

• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Description :

• Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
• Ensure delivered stock / stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
• Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
• Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO 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
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
• Report all price discrepancies to management
• Keep abreast of current and new products
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
• Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
• Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
• Assist with back shopping
• Assist in training of new staff
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
• Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
• Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
• Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies : Essential :

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous :

Bilingual

• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad / suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment :

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• 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

Closing Date : 12 June 2025