Store Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy located in Empangeni is seeking a knowledgeable Store Assistant Manager to assist in store operations and manage employee responsibilities. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in retail or FMCG, with supervisory experience. The role requires strong management skills, efficient stock handling, and adherence to the company's operational standards. The position offers a market-related salary with benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Retail/FMCG covering various departments.
• Supervisor experience of at least 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration related to scheduling and leave.
• Conduct performance management for staff.
• Oversee daily stock ordering and management.

Skills

Retail/FMCG experience

Management skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

Qlikview

Kronos

Job description

Job Location : Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Application Deadline : June 01, 2026

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Assistant Manager for their Greenhills Mall (Empangeni - New 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 Responsibilities

• 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 04 February 2026