Merchandiser - Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein

In brief

Overview This role is for a Merchandiser at Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Northridge Mall store in Bloemfontein, Free State. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure the proper execution and maintenance of Dis-Chem's basic merchandising standards. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to enhance the customer experience. What you will do * Restock merchandise as required to ensure maximum sales. * Ensure delivered stock and stock pulled from the storeroom is stored and packed in the correct space and timeously. * Ensure stock on shelves has not reached its sell-by date. * Ensure the full range of products is available on the shelves at all times. * Facilitate regular stock rotation on a FIFO (First-In, First-Out) basis. * Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management. * Assist with counting 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 the daily physical upkeep of the store and merchandise displays. * Take responsibility for designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor. * Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock. * Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked. * Assist with back shopping. * Assist in the training of new staff. * Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers. * Ensure all out-of-stock customer queries are followed up using 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 losses by handling all merchandise carefully. * Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs, and health and safety rules and regulations. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Essential Minimum Requirements:** * Grade 12 / Matric. * Up to 6 months’ retail experience. * Computer literate – MS Office. * Willing and able to work retail hours. * **Advantageous Minimum Requirements:** * At least 1 year of retail experience. * **Essential Competencies:** * Strong command of the English language. * Presentable and professional appearance. * Effective engagement with customers, management and staff. * Trustworthy and honest. * Good time-management skills. * **Advantageous Competencies:** * Bilingual. * Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry. * Product and category knowledge. * Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stocktaking. * Ability to report bad or 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 while ensuring 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. Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals with a Grade 12 qualification and at least some retail experience, who are proficient in English, presentable, and professional. Ideal candidates are trustworthy, honest, possess good time-management skills, and can effectively engage with customers, management, and staff. Applicants must be willing to work retail hours and be physically capable of lifting and moving heavy boxes while adhering to health and safety standards. Essential requirements include reliable transport or residing close to the Northridge Mall store, South African citizenship, and clear credit and criminal records. Candidates who are bilingual, have over a year of retail experience, possess knowledge of merchandising standards, the FMCG industry, and product categories, or have experience with ZMORE reports would be particularly well-suited. Deadline 16 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/merchandiser-northridge-mall-bloemfontein-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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• At least 1 year of experience.

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• Customer service
• Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

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