Pharmacy Shop Assistant

Shoprite Group of Companies; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Pretoria is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Shop Assistant who excels in customer service and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include handling payments, managing stock, and maintaining high merchandising standards. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification and at least 5 months of retail experience, with a friendly demeanor and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Join our commitment to diversity and inclusion while enhancing your career in retail.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• At least 5 months point of sale experience in retail.
• Track record in retail sales and cash counter experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle payments and balance sales.
• Restock items and organize the sales floor.
• Conduct price audits for discrepancies.
• Process customer payments via POS system.
• Maintain product knowledge to advise customers.
• Stay updated on promotions and offers.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Handle customer queries promptly.

Skills

Customer service principles

Stock receiving procedures

Merchandising standards

Computer literacy

Fluency in Afrikaans and English

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Friendly personality

Knowledge of payment procedures

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Job description

Job Location : Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 04, 2026

Purpose of the Job

• Medirite Plus Olivedale is currently looking for a Pharmacy Shop Assistant who is customer-focused, hard-working, and adaptable to ensure the smooth operation of in-store retail operations.
• The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service skills and enjoy interacting with customers. The Pharmacy Shop Assistant will be responsible for greeting customers, arranging visual displays, processing customer refunds, and identifying customers' needs to suggest products that will best meet those needs.
• This is a part-time position from 1 February 2026 till 31 August 2026.
• Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

Job Objectives

• Handling of payments and balance sales and receipts according to company procedure.
• Be aware of new products and keep your product knowledge up to date.
• Restocking items and organizing the sales floor according to standard operating procedures.
• Regularly conducting price audits to identify and rectify price discrepancies.
• Processing customer payments using the stores's Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Maintaining product knowledge to offer advice and recommendations.
• Stay up to date on all promotions and special offers.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.
• Conduct proper housekeeping.
• Handle all customer queries timeously and elevate to higher management when necessary.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification

Experience

• At least 5 months point of sale / till point experience within a retail environment.
• Proven track record in retail sales, including experience working on the sales floor and behind the cash counter.

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of customer service principles.
• Knowledgeable of stock receiving procedures and merchandising standards.
• Computer literate.
• Bilingual, preferably fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Engaging and friendly personality.
• Knowledgeable of payment procedures (e.g. cash, cheque, bank card, credit cards, coupons, vouchers).
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Closing Date

• 2026/01/28