Store Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy is seeking a Store Assistant Manager for their Witbank store. The role involves assisting the Store Manager with the complete operation of the store, managing employees, and maintaining inventory levels. Candidates should have at least 5 years of retail experience, including supervisory roles, and familiarity with systems like Unisolv and SAP. This position offers market-related salary, medical aid, and a provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Retail/FMCG experience in all retail departments.
• Supervisor: Minimum of 3 years experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information.

Skills

Retail/FMCG experience

Store management

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant retail/FMCG qualification

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 Witbank 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 fundStaff account

Closing Date 26 January 2026