Store Assistant Managers - Midlands / North Coast

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Store Assistant Manager for their stores in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. The role involves assisting the Store Manager with daily operations, managing a team, and maintaining inventory levels. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years retail experience and at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Strong financial skills and proficiency with Unisolv and SAP are required. The position offers a market-related salary along with benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years retail/FMCG experience across departments.
• At least 3 years' supervisory experience.
• Experience with Unisolv, SAP, and Qlikview.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with store operations.
• Manage employee performance and store targets.
• Prepare reports by analyzing and summarizing information.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Inventory management

Financial skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant retail / FMCG qualification

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

Qlikview

Kronos

Job description

Job title : Store Assistant Managers - Midlands / North Coast

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : July 02, 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has opportunities available for Store Assistant Managers for their Midlands / North Coast Stores.To 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.
• 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

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

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 citizenClear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

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

Closing Date

02 July 2026