Store Assistant Manager - Walmer Park

In brief

**Overview** Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Store Assistant Manager for their Walmer Park Store. This role involves assisting the Store Manager with the complete operation of the store, including managing employees and being responsible for achieving store targets. **What you will do** * Assist the Store Manager with the complete operation of the store. * Manage employees and be responsible for store targets. * Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels and anticipating customer demand. * Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information. * Manage day-to-day human resource administration, including leave, hours of work, and scheduling. * Manage the performance management process and ensure personal development plans are adhered to. * Manage and ensure all orders are done on a daily basis and maintain correct stock levels. * Manage stock flow to the floor. * Prepare, coordinate, and manage biannual stock takes in conjunction with the Store Admin Manager. * Manage shrinkage. * Regulate customer compliments and complaints. * Ensure customer requests and complaints are addressed timeously. * Ensure all merchandisers adhere to Dis-Chem merchandising standards. * Ensure promotional stock and displays are planned, implemented, and maintained. * Adhere to all labelling, pricing, and layout standards, and ensure that merchandisers adhere to these standards. * Ensure all store objectives are achieved. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric * Minimum of 5 years Retail/FMCG experience in all retail departments (Receiving, Administration, Cash Office or Sales Floor Management). * Minimum of 3 years Supervisor experience. * Minimum 2 years’ experience in Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview. * Previous experience with Kronos. * Relevant retail/FMCG qualification (Advantageous). * Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, admin, capturing, till operations, cash office, stock control, sales floor and customer service. * Strong command of the English language. * Basic financial skills (GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.). * Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff. * Strong analytical skills and time management. * Ability to manage, develop and motivate subordinates. * Trustworthy and honest. * Willing and able to work retail hours. * Local traveling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport. * South African citizen. * Clear credit and criminal records. **Who should apply** An experienced and detail-oriented retail professional with a strong background in store operations, HR administration, inventory management, and basic financial acumen. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience, be proficient in specific retail software, possess strong leadership and analytical skills, and be dedicated to customer service and achieving store objectives. They must be trustworthy, honest, willing to work retail hours, and meet specific travel and citizenship criteria. **Deadline** 19 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/store-assistant-manager-walmer-park-dis-chem-pharmacies-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• SAP
• Customer service

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