Health Merchandiser - Parow

Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Health Merchandiser at Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Parow Centre store. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure that Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained, while also providing outstanding customer service to clients. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Restocking merchandise according to business requirements. * Ensuring delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom is correctly stored and packed. * Maintaining a full range of products on the shelves at all times. * Facilitating regular stock rotation on a First In First Out basis. * Assisting with general stocktaking. * Ensuring front shop shelves and products are neatly presented, visible, and have correct labels and pricing. * Building, facing up, stocking, and maintaining merchandising displays. * Maintaining the daily physical upkeep of the store and merchandise displays, and taking responsibility for designated stock in both the storeroom and on the shop floor. * Assisting with back shopping tasks. * Dealing with and resolving all customer stock queries. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric qualification. * Up to 6 months’ retail experience. * Computer literate (MS Office). * Willing and able to work retail hours. * Strong command of the English language. * Presentable appearance. * Ability to effectively engage with customers, management, and staff. * Trustworthy and honest. * Good time management skills. * 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. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced Health Merchandiser who possesses the essential requirements and would benefit from the following advantageous qualifications and skills: * A Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category. * At least 1 year of retail experience. * Bilingual proficiency. * 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/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers. * Experience with SAP and Unisolv systems. **Deadline** 19 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/health-merchandiser-parow-dis-chem-pharmacies-1 Source: myjobmag

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At a glance

  • At least 1 year of experience.
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP
  • Customer service
  • Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

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Job description

Job Description * Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for an experienced Health Merchandiser for their Parow Centre store. Your responsibilities lie in ensuring Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide customers with outstanding 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: * Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category * At least 1 year retail experience Job Specification… * Restock merchandise as per business requirements. * Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the store room, is stored and packed in the correct space. * Ensure full range of products is on the shelves at all times. * Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, First In First Out basis. * Assist with general stocktaking. * Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing. * 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 store room as well as on the shop floor. * Assist with back shopping. * Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved. 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 * SAP * Unisolv 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 * Medical aid * Provident fund * Staff account Closing Date 19 October 2026

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