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You will Learn overall store operations under direction and supervision of a store manager. Performs wide range of retail operational duties under general guidance and support of an experienced individual.\nMinimum Requirements…\nEssential:\nGrade 12/ Matric\nMinimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience in store retail management disciplines including but limited to stock management, cash, reporting, expense control and customer service\nComputer literate – MS Office\nWilling and able to work retail hours\nValid driver's license\nOwn reliable transport\nAdvantageous:\nDiploma in Financial / Admin or a relevant 3- year Diploma\n\nJob Specification…\nInventory Management:\nEnsures the processing of items including but not limited to goods in transit, cycle counts and physical stock to system matches, stock takes, addressing of shrinkage and overall stock levels.\nEnsures efficient stock flow to the sales floor.\nParticipate, assist, and support in the management of shrinkage. Participate, assist and support in the ordering of stock to maintain correct stock levels FMCG, Health and Beauty, when required.\nSales Floor and Receiving:\nAssist with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of promotional stock displays in FMCG, Health and Beauty. Store Manager\nAssist with the adherence, implementation and maintenance of labeling, pricing and layout standards in FMCG, Health and Beauty.\nAssist with goods receiving duties guided by the standard operating procedures.\nParticipates in the delivery of transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns guided by the company internal control procedures.\nAssist with reconciliation of daily ZMove Packs in accordance with Receiving policies and procedures.\nSales Targets:\nAssists with achieving set store sales targets, including but not limited to FMCG, Health and Beauty.\nPartner with all head of departments to ensure targets are met.\nSupport management to ensure promotions are effectively executed.\nAssist management to coordinate with other stores to share knowledge, plan promotional activities, or achieve goals.\nMaintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing.\nSupport management to determine all profit and sales objectives and propose strategies to maintain inventory levels and manage all work guided by the store policies and procedures.\nPropose innovative ideas to senior management to increase market share.\nAssist in the development of regional retail strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic, and optimize profitability in FMCG, Health and Beauty.\n Point of Sale Operations and Finance: \nAssist with daily cash-ups and review of the reconciliation’s packs and paperwork.\nAssist with the efficient scheduling of the point-of-sale area to maintain efficient service standards.\nAssist with the monitoring of the store expenses as well as stock adjustments to the correct GL accounts.\nSupport in analyzing and interpreting Financial Income statements.\nAssist in ensuring all expense (ordering and monitoring) related items are controlled and managed within budget.\nSupport management with transaction integrity throughout the store guided by company internal control procedures.\nSupport in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of branch transactions.\nSupport management to improve cashier service levels and cashier productivity rates.\nAssist with controlling overtime and casual spend.\nAssist with sign off and investigation of run ends daily.\nSupport management to disseminate, collate, and report all relevant information between store and department managers.\nAssist in any internal or external audits conducted in store.\n Customer Service: \nAssist with addressing customer complaints promptly and regulate both complaints and compliments.\nAssist with the ensuring that customer request system is operational and actioned daily.\nEncourage and report on new loyalty signups continuously.\nAssist with the ensuring of accurate manual processing of points to customer accounts.\nAssist with providing customers with feedback regarding queries and complaints.\nHR Process Support: \nAssist with people administration duties, including but not limited to leave management, scheduling, and staff file management.\nFacilitate human resource processes, submissions, and documentation for the store in compliance with standard operating procedures.\nAccount for the execution and transaction on the workforce management system (KRONOS) within the store. This includes but not limited to master data and transactional management.\nAssist the store with the delivery of HR policies and system implementations.\nSupport management to ensure employees receive training where necessary and collate feedback from employees on training sessions attended.\nTrainee Programme Adherence: \nParticipate and engage in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.\nAssist managers and completing assigned tasks for on the job learning purposes.\nCompletion of all required learning programs and assessments to be deemed competent.\nEnsure Portfolio of Evidence is filed and kept up to date and ensure sign off with Regional Admin Manager.\n\nCompetencies\nEssential:\nSound knowledge and understanding of retail store management disciplines with retail admin experience.\nAnalyse simple to semi-complex situations, evaluate multiple options, and make informed decisions to achieve\nFollow guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards. Understand business\ncomplexities.\nCommunicates effectively with all types of people, this includes explaining concepts to first time users. Attentive and active listening.\nAble to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Conflict management, counselling skills and networking skills. Emotional Intelligence.\nDetail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\n\nSpecial conditions of employment:\nWilling and able to work retail hours\nLocal travelling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport\nSouth African citizen\nClear credit and criminal records \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\n 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 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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