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Casual Merchandiser - Bedford Square

Casual Merchandiser - Bedford Square

Dis-Chem PharmaciesJohannesburg, ZA
14 days ago
Job description

Job title : Casual Merchandiser - Bedford Square

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 31, 2025

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Job Description

  • Dis-Chem Pharmacies is continuously looking for Casual Merchandisers to build a talent pool for their Bedford Square stores. The aim of a strategic talent pool is to have a readily available and pre-screened group of individuals with specific skills, qualifications, or attributes that make them suitable for future job opportunities within Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
  • Purpose of the role :

  • You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.
  • Minimum Requirements :

    Essential :

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Up to 6 months’ retail experience
  • Computer literate – MS Office
  • Willing and able to work retail hours
  • Advantageous :

  • At least 1 year retail experience
  • Job Description :

  • Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
  • Ensure delivered stock / stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
  • Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
  • Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
  • Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
  • Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
  • Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
  • Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
  • Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
  • Report all price discrepancies to management
  • Keep abreast of current and new products
  • Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
  • Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
  • Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
  • Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
  • Assist with back shopping
  • Assist in training of new staff
  • Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
  • Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
  • Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
  • Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
  • Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations
  • Competencies : Essential :

  • Strong command of the English language
  • Presentable
  • Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
  • Trustworthy and honest
  • Time management
  • Advantageous :

  • Bilingual
  • Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
  • Product and category knowledge
  • Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
  • Report bad / suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
  • Special conditions of employment :

  • Willing and able to work retail hours
  • Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
  • Reliable transport and / or reside in close proximity to the store
  • South African citizen
  • Clear credit and criminal records
  • Remuneration and benefits :

  • Market-related salary
  • Closing Date 18 September 2025

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