Casual Frontshop Assistant Vacancy 2026 | Dis-Chem Pharmacies | Ficksburg New Store | Entry Level | Apply by 18 August 2026
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is inviting applications for a Casual Frontshop Assistant position at its new Ficksburg store in the Free State.
This is an entry-level, part-time opportunity for applicants with Grade 12 (Matric) and 0โ6 months of retail work experience. The successful candidate will assist with customer service, cashier duties, merchandising, stock replenishment and general store operations.
Vacancy Details
| Position | Casual Frontshop Assistant |
|---|---|
| Employer | Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited |
| Store | Ficksburg โ New Store |
| Location | Ficksburg, Free State |
| Employment Type | Part-Time / Casual |
| Experience Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Retail |
| Salary | Market Related |
| Closing Date | 18 August 2026 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
–Grade 12 (Matric) or Senior Certificate.
–0โ6 months of retail work experience.
-Ability to work retail hours.
-South African citizenship.
-No criminal record and a clear credit record.
-Driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
Advantageous
The following will be beneficial:
-At least 1 year of retail experience.
-Certification in Retail Business Management.
-Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
-SAP knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure products are fully stocked and neatly displayed on shelves.
- Replenish merchandise when required.
- Check stock to ensure products have not reached their sell-by dates.
- Follow up on customer queries regarding out-of-stock products.
- Pack delivered stock and storeroom merchandise correctly.
- Ensure product labels, displays and prices are accurate.
- Keep the storeroom clean, neat and organised.
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge to assist customers.
- Assist with stock rotation and stocktaking.
- Identify and report damaged, expired or low stock.
- Assist with loading and off-loading stock when necessary.
- Maintain Dis-Chem housekeeping standards.
Cashier & Customer Service Duties
The Frontshop Assistant will also:
- Process customer purchases at the till.
- Receive and verify cash, card, voucher, coupon and other approved payments.
- Process loyalty cards.
- Maintain accurate cash flow and till balances.
- Process authorised exchanges and returns.
- Ensure outgoing merchandise is scanned and paid for.
- Provide friendly, helpful and professional assistance to customers.
- Respond to customer questions and queries.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Report suspicious behaviour when identified.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of basic retail operations.
- Customer service skills.
- Basic numerical ability.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Ability to follow procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Accountability and reliability.
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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