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The main purpose of this role will be to assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\nEssential:\nGrade 12 / Matric\nBasic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.\nRetail experience\n\nJob Specification:\nManage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.\nEstablish a professional relationship with customers.\nEnsure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.\nMaintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.\nAssist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.\nAdhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.\nManage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.\nManage refund and return transactions.\nEnsure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.\nVerify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.\nAssist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.\nManage and control high risk stock\nPrepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.\nPrepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.\nMaintain effective liaison between relevant parties.\nMaintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.\n\nCompetencies:\nEssential:\nRetail administration and operational knowledge\nTeam player, good customer relations\nLeadership and management skills\nTrustworthy and honesty\nAbility to work under pressure\nDeadline driven\n\nSpecial conditions of employment:\nSouth African citizen\nMIE, clear criminal and credit\nDriver’s license and/or own reliable transport\n\nRemuneration and benefits:\nMarket related salary\nMedical aid\nProvident fund\nStaff account\n\nONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.\n\nDis-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 and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.\n\nPackage & Remuneration\nMarket Related\nAbout Us\nSince our founding in 1978, Dis-Chem has grown into South Africa’s leading health-and-wellness retail chain — with over 20 000 employees across our stores and head office. Today, with over 300 stores across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, Dis-Chem is the heartbeat of health, wellness and everyday value.\n\nWhen you join our Retail team, you become part of a culture that blends service excellence, every-day value (our Everyday Low Price strategy) and expert support in beauty, health, sport nutrition and wellness.\n\nWhen you join our Retail team, you become part of a culture that blends service excellence, every-day value (our Everyday Low Price strategy) and expert support in beauty, health, sport nutrition and wellness.\n\nWhat Makes Retail at Dis-Chem exciting\n\nYou’ll work in a store environment known for high foot-traffic, brand trust, and strong retailer reputation.\n\nWe emphasise growth: training, development, identifying you for future leadership roles. \n\nYou are our “front-line” – greeting customers, understanding their needs, assisting them to find the right health, wellness and beauty products.\n\nWhat You Get\n\nA job where you directly impact people’s wellbeing and shopping-experience, not just selling stuff.\n\nA solid brand behind you, with a large footprint nationally, meaning real opportunities across stores.\n\nTraining and career-pathing: entry level to senior retail/operations roles.\n\nDiscounts and benefits: as a retail employer focused on health/wellness you’ll get priority customer pricing.\n\nFor those who step up: possibility of moving into supervisory, store-management or even broader operations roles.\n\n Join Our Journey\n We are a community of doers, dreamers and difference-makers. 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