Hair Stylist - Centurion Mall

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Hair Stylist to analyze clients' needs and perform hair care treatments. The candidate must have a Matric certificate and a diploma in hairdressing, along with solid experience. Responsibilities include trimming, styling, and selling hair products while maintaining a welcoming salon environment. Attractive benefits include a market-related salary and medical aid.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical compositions and processes of hair care substances.
• Basic understanding of mathematics.
• Experience in a hair styling role.

Responsibilities

• Analyse clients' hair and facial features to advise on treatments.
• Trim, cut, and shave hair and beards using various tools.
• Keep up to date with the latest hair and beauty trends.
• Perform general salon administration and reception duties.

Skills

Fluent communication in English

Interpersonal skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Technical skills – operating a cash register

Numerical skills – basic mathematics

Education

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

Certificate or Diploma in Hairdressing

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.