Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Cornubia store has an opportunity available for a Salon Operator to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to assist Dis-Chem hair stylists with their duties and learn how to provide Dis-Chem hairdressing services to our valued clientele. Minimum Requirements:Essential: + Grade 12 / Matric Advantageous: + Prior Salon work related experience Job Specification… + Greet and attend to clients walking into the salon and communicate with clients via email and telephone, when needed. + Ensure clients that are waiting are happy and comfortable by giving them a magazine and/ or refreshments. + Give clients advice and product information about the hair care products the salon has on offer. + Assist clients with a gown, shampooing, rinsing and conditioning of their hair prior to their haircut. + Assist stylist during the service being provided, this includes all the services the salon has on offer. + Assist in scheduling client bookings and keeping client records up to date. + Ensure the salon is clean, hygienic and tidy throughout the day. + Ensure that hair that has been cut of is swept away. + Take all cups/ glasses to the kitchen after the client is done with the refreshments. + Ensure all used salon towels gets washed and put away neatly. + Sanitise tools and equipment according to Dis-Chem policies and procedures. + Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and personal appearance. + Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your work station is always clean and tidy. + Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. + Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. + Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy. CompetenciesEssential: + English – Read, write, speak and understand. + Have the ability to assess the needs of the client. Be patient and pay attention to detail. Be able to understand client’s needs. Trustworthy and honest + Be able to analyse hair and skin type and accurate mixing of hair colour, dye and other chemicals + Adhere to working hours and shift roster. Consistently and accurately clock in and out before and after a shift. Ensure timeous attendance at working station. Meet quality service standards. Advantageous: + 2nd additional language. Special conditions of employment: + Be able to work retail, flexi hours and be able to work overtime on short notice. + South African Citizen + MIE, clear criminal and credit + Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport Remuneration and benefits: + Market related salary + Medical aid + Provident fund + Staff account ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.