Retail Store Assistant – Tygervalley

Dis-Chem Pharmacies, South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical retailer, is looking for a dedicated Retail Store Assistant to join our team at the Tygervalley branch. In this role, you will support the overall management of the store, ensuring that daily operations and administrative tasks are completed according to company standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with SAP software.
• Previous experience in a retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service:

• Handle customer compliments and complaints professionally.
• Build positive relationships with customers and assist with stock-related inquiries.
• Maintain high standards of customer service to meet company benchmarks.

Operations and Administration:

• Manage point-of-sale transactions, including floats, refunds, and returns.
• Oversee daily “shorts and overs” and ensure cash accuracy.
• Verify deliveries and invoices to ensure stock accuracy.
• Assist the Receiving Manager with Distribution Centre (DC) claims.
• Control high-risk stock and manage returned goods.
• Maintain document control for petty cash and daily reconciliations.
• Ensure the branch has sufficient change for daily trading.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong knowledge of retail operations and administration.
• Excellent leadership and team-working skills.
• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Special Conditions

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have a clear criminal and credit record (MIE).
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transport.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary.
• Medical aid and Provident fund.
• Staff store account.

Closing Date: 23 February 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply through the Dis-Chem Pharmacies careers portal.