Frontshop Assistant Opportunity at Dis-Chem Thatchfield

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is hiring a Frontshop Assistant for The Local Choice Pharmacy in Thatchfield, Pretoria. This part-time retail role focuses on maintaining strong merchandising standards, stock control and customer service within a busy pharmacy frontshop environment. The position suits candidates who are detail focused, organised and comfortable working in a fast moving retail space. You will support daily store operations by ensuring shelves are fully stocked, properly displayed and aligned with corporate merchandising guidelines.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

• Restock merchandise to maintain full and consistent shelf availability
• Receive and store delivered stock correctly in designated areas
• Apply FIFO stock rotation to prevent expired or outdated products
• Ensure full product ranges are displayed on shelves at all times
• Maintain clean, organised and well managed storeroom spaces
• Monitor and report low stock, damaged stock and expired stock
• Support regular cycle counts and stocktake processes
• Ensure shelves remain neat, faced and properly presented
• Build and maintain merchandising displays according to store standards
• Check pricing accuracy and report any discrepancies
• Assist with loading and offloading of stock when required
• Maintain correct labelling for items without barcodes
• Support back shopping and customer stock enquiries
• Follow up on out of stock customer requests
• Provide friendly and helpful customer assistance at all times
• Maintain daily housekeeping and store cleanliness standards
• Assist with training of new staff when required
• Report suspicious behaviour or irregular activity to management
• Follow all store policies, safety rules and operational procedures

Requirements And Skills

• Grade 12 or Matric qualification
• 0 to 6 months retail experience required
• 1 year retail experience is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures consistently
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic communication skills in English
• Ability to work in a structured retail environment
• Honesty and reliability in handling stock and cash related processes
• Willingness to work flexible retail shifts
• Ability to perform physical stock handling tasks
• Understanding of merchandising or FMCG principles is an advantage
• Ability to work as part of a team and support store operations

This Frontshop Assistant role at Dis-Chem Thatchfield offers strong entry level exposure to retail pharmacy operations. You will gain experience in stock control, merchandising standards, customer service and retail compliance processes. The role provides a practical foundation for growth into senior retail, pharmacy support or store operations positions within the FMCG sector.

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