Store Assistant Manager

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retailer is seeking a Store Assistant Manager in eMalahleni to assist with store operations. This role requires managing employees, ensuring inventory levels meet demand, and adhering to merchandising standards. Candidates must have at least 5 years of retail experience and strong administrative skills. A market-related salary, medical aid, and provident fund benefits are offered. Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Retail/FMCG experience in various roles.
• 3 years supervising experience.
• Understanding of financial skills like GP and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with complete store operations.
• Manage employee performance and scheduling.
• Ensure inventory levels match customer demand.
• Prepare reports and manage stock flow.

Skills

Retail/FMCG experience

Management skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Stock control

Effective interaction skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

Qlikview

Kronos

Job description

Job Location : Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa Application Deadline : February 18, 2026

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Assistant Manager for their Crescent Corner Store. Assist the Store Manager with complete operation of the store.
• Manage employees and be responsible for store targets. Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels – anticipating customer demand. Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 5 years Retail/FMCG –Experience in all retail departments –Receiving, Administration, Cash Office or Sales Floor Management.
• Supervisor: Minimum of 3 years
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview
• Previous experience with Kronos

Advantageous

• Relevant retail/FMCG qualification

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day human resource administration including, but not limited to, leave, hours of work and scheduling
• Manage the performance management process and ensure that personal development plans are adhered to
• Manage and ensure all orders are done on a daily basis, no time, and maintain correct stock levels
• Manage stock flow to floor
• Prepare, coordinate and manage stock takes on a biannual basis, in conjunction with the Store Admin Manager
• Manage shrinkage
• Regulate customer compliments and complaints
• Ensure customer requests and complaints are addressed timeously
• Ensure all merchandisers adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising standards
• Ensure promotional stock and displays are planned, implemented and maintained
• Adhere to all labelling, pricing and layout standards, and ensure that merchandisers adhere to these standards
• Ensure all store objectives are achieved

Competencies

Essential:

• Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, admin, capturing, till operations, cash office, stock control, sales floor and customer service
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Manage, develop and motivate subordinates
• Trustworthy and honest

Special conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Local traveling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 26 January 2026