Dis-Chem Casual Frontshop Assistant Vacancy

Career27; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Meadowdale Emfuleni store in Germiston, Gauteng, is hiring a Casual Frontshop Assistant. The role involves serving customers at the till, stocking shelves, and supporting day-to-day stock control.

Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent, 0–6 months retail experience preferred, and a valid driver’s licence with own transport. The position requires working retail hours, with closing date 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants should understand basic retail operations and administration, be able to do basic arithmetic and communicate clearly with customers.
• Sound judgement when resolving or escalating problems and following procedures with limited supervision.
• Fresh entrants with Grade 12 and up to 6 months retail experience are encouraged to apply if other requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Keep shelves stocked, displays neat, check labels and prices, and report discrepancies.
• Process payments (cash, card, vouchers, coupons) and handle loyalty cards.
• Keep takings secure and follow till procedures for voids/price changes.
• Assist customers with product questions and stock availability.
• Support stock rotation, backroom organisation and stock taking.
• Contribute to training new team members and maintain store standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Arithmetic

Education

Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Job description

Verified Opportunities for South African Youth.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited invites applications for a Casual Frontshop Assistant at its Meadowdale Emfuleni store in Germiston, Gauteng. The part-time role involves helping customers at the till, keeping shelves stocked and supporting day-to-day stock control.

This entry-level retail opportunity is open to applicants with Grade 12, Matric or a Senior Certificate. Dis-Chem lists 0–6 months of retail experience, so applicants without previous retail experience can apply if they meet the other requirements, including having a driver’s licence and their own reliable transport. Applications close on 9 November 2026.

Minimum Qualification Grade 12, Matric or a Senior Certificate

Retail Experience 0–6 months

Salary Market related

Closing Date 9 November 2026

Application Method Online through the Dis-Chem recruitment portal

Who Should Apply?

The role is suitable for applicants who can work retail hours and are comfortable serving customers, handling payments and working with stock. A driver’s licence and own reliable transport are conditions of employment.

Salary and Benefits

Dis-Chem lists the salary as market related

About the Role

The Frontshop Assistant helps keep merchandise available, neatly displayed and correctly priced. The role also supports customers at the point of sale by processing payments, answering queries and handling returns or exchanges when authorised.

Added Advantages

Dis-Chem lists one year of retail experience and certification in Retail Business Management as advantageous. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, numerical skills and SAP knowledge are also listed as advantages.

Special Conditions of Employment

Applicants must:

• Be able to work retail hours.
• Be South African citizens.
• Have a driver’s licence and their own reliable transport.
• Meet the advertised screening conditions, which include MIE screening, no criminal record and a clear credit rating.

Duties and Responsibilities

Merchandising and Stock Control

• Keep shelves stocked and displays neat. Check labels, prices and sell-by dates and report discrepancies.
• Rotate stock and report low stock, unavailable items and damaged or expired products.
• Pack deliveries and stock from the storeroom in the correct places. Keep the storeroom organised and clear packaging after unpacking.
• Assist with stocktaking, loading and offloading when needed.

Till Operations and Customer Service

• Scan purchases and process cash, card, voucher and coupon payments. Process loyalty cards and handle authorised returns and exchanges.
• Keep takings secure, follow drop-safe procedures and obtain approval for till voids and price changes.
• Assist customers with product questions and follow up on out-of-stock queries. Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Meet the store’s customer service benchmark for transactions per hour.

Store Standards and Team Support

• Assist with training new and existing team members.
• Report suspicious behaviour to management and handle merchandise carefully to prevent losses.
• Follow Dis-Chem’s housekeeping, health and safety, uniform and operating procedures.

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should understand basic retail operations and administration, be able to do basic arithmetic and communicate clearly with customers. The role also requires sound judgement when resolving or escalating problems and the ability to follow procedures and complete work accurately with limited supervision.

Closing Date

Applications close on 9 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the vacancy based?

The position is at Dis-Chem’s Meadowdale Emfuleni store in Germiston, Gauteng.

2. Is the position full-time?

No. The vacancy is advertised as part-time. Applicants must be able to work retail hours.

3. What qualification do I need?

You need Grade 12, Matric or a Senior Certificate.

4. Can I apply without retail experience?

Yes. The advert lists 0–6 months of retail experience, so applicants with no retail experience can apply if they meet the other requirements.

5. Is a Retail Business Management certificate compulsory?

No. Dis-Chem lists the certificate as an added advantage.

6. Do I need a driver’s licence and my own transport?

Yes. Both a driver’s licence and own reliable transport are listed as conditions of employment.

7. What screening conditions apply?

The advert lists MIE screening, no criminal record and a clear credit rating.

8. How much does the position pay?

The salary is market related. Dis-Chem does not disclose an amount.

9. Do I need to know SAP?

SAP knowledge is listed as advantageous, so it is not a compulsory requirement in the advert.

10. When do applications close?

Applications close on 9 November 2026. Submit through the official recruitment portal.