Receiving Clerk - Greenfields

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; East London; On-site; ZAR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Receiving Clerk at Greenfields Store in the Eastern Cape region. You will ensure efficient stock receiving, packing, and accurate documentation in line with Dis-Chem SOPs, supporting excellent customer service in the store.

The role requires Grade 12, computer literacy, and strong numerical skills, with willingness to work retail hours. Prior receiving/retail/FMCG experience is advantageous. Medical aid and provident fund are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Sound numerical skills are required.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Accurately verify, scan and capture goods received for the store.
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices per policy.
• Return unordered or damaged goods and complete credit notes.
• Verify deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Ensure goods delivered match invoiced quantities and condition.
• Assist Receiving Manager with warehouse claims logging.
• Maintain stock flow from receiving to floor.
• Process returns to suppliers according to SOPs.
• Maintain orderly storerooms and control high‑risk stock.

Skills

Grade 12

Computer literacy

Numerical skills

Willing to work retail hours

English language

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Greenfields Store - Eastern Cape Region. You will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem's SOPs and requirements, and customer needs within the store.

Essential

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous

• Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy
• Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system
• Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor
• Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
• Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock

Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Sound analytical skills
• Time management
• Heavy lifting + 20kg

Advantageous

• Bilingual
• Operating of the stock rotating system

Special conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes + 20kg
• 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 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.