Retail Cosmetics Learnership

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in South Africa is offering a Cosmetics Retail Learnership. Ideal for individuals with a Matric qualification who are passionate about beauty and sales. Candidates will gain skills in stock control, customer service, and merchandising in a retail environment. A stipend is offered as compensation. This is a great opportunity to start a career in retail cosmetics while providing excellent service to customers.

Benefits

Stipend

Qualifications

• Matric qualification required.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Advantage: Previous experience in the beauty environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock on shelves is not expired and is fully stocked.
• Organise storeroom and report low or damaged stock.
• Maintain cleanliness and attractiveness of displays.
• Assist customers and process payments at POS.

Skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of promotions and personal selling

Customer liaison knowledge

Self-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Are you passionate about Beauty, Cosmetics, and Sales?

Do you have a Matric qualification and a strong desire to kick-start your career in retail?

Join the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cosmetics Retail Learnership, launching in branches across South Africa.

This exciting programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively promote and sell Dis-Chem's Cosmetics & Beauty products — all through excellent, consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Advantage: Previous working experience within the beauty environment

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Control: Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates, keep the full range of products available, and participate in department stock takes when requested.
• Organise the storeroom, keep it neat and tidy, and report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Facilitate the rotation of stock on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
• Identify and report damaged and expired items immediately to a store management team member.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to a designated area.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and merchandising; displays must be maintained in both the window area and throughout the store.
• Present displays in an attractive manner and demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions or activities.
• Correctly price and label all relevant goods.
• Work towards achieving sales targets for different vendors and brands within the Cosmetics Department.
• Adhere to stock layout principles; merchandising displays in the cosmetics area must be faces up and stocked up.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
• Report all price discrepancies to management.
• Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Process payments at a Cosmetics Department Point of Sales (POS).

Competencies

• Knowledge of promotions, personal selling, sales targets and customer liaison knowledge.
• English – read, write and speak well.
• Writing, oral communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑management skills.
• Computer skills.
• Basic financial skills.
• Understanding customer needs.

Special Conditions of Employment

• South African citizen.
• MIE – Clear Criminal and Credit Record.
• Be able and willing to work retail hours.
• Be willing to work Flexi‑hours / retail hours.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Stipend.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE 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.