Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Division: Retail
Job Title: Casual Merchandiser
Location: Glenfair, Pretoria, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-time / Casual
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Retail
Closing Date: 6 September 2026
Salary: Market-related
Casual Merchandiser Job Opportunity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is inviting suitable candidates to apply for a Casual Merchandiser position at its Glenfair store in Pretoria, Gauteng. This part-time opportunity is well suited to an energetic, reliable and customer-focused individual who is interested in gaining or building experience within the retail environment.
The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of the store by keeping merchandise properly displayed, ensuring shelves remain well stocked and assisting customers with their queries. The position also involves maintaining good housekeeping standards, handling stock carefully and supporting the store team with day-to-day merchandising activities.
This is an entry-level opportunity, making it suitable for applicants who meet the basic educational and retail requirements and are prepared to work flexible retail hours.
Key Responsibilities
The Casual Merchandiser will be responsible for supporting the store’s merchandising and stock-related activities. Duties will include:
- Keeping shelves adequately stocked and replenishing products whenever necessary.
- Receiving, moving and packing merchandise into the appropriate storage and selling areas.
- Making sure products are displayed according to the store’s merchandising guidelines and planograms.
- Checking stock regularly and removing or reporting products that are expired, damaged or approaching their sell-by date.
- Following the FIFO (First In, First Out) method when rotating products.
- Reporting shortages, unavailable products and other stock concerns to the relevant management.
- Helping with stock counts, stocktaking and other inventory-related activities.
- Ensuring shelves are neat, organised, correctly labelled and clearly priced.
- Identifying and reporting differences between displayed and system prices.
- Maintaining promotional and merchandising displays so that products are properly faced, visible and available to customers.
- Keeping the designated storeroom and shop-floor areas clean and orderly.
- Flattening and disposing of empty boxes in the appropriate area after stock has been unpacked.
- Assisting with the loading and off-loading of merchandise when required.
- Clearly identifying products that do not have barcodes.
- Helping with back-shopping and returning merchandise to the correct locations.
- Assisting new employees when required and sharing knowledge of store procedures.
- Providing polite, helpful and professional assistance to customers.
- Following up on customer requests relating to unavailable products.
- Responding to customer stock queries and helping resolve them efficiently.
- Wearing the required uniform and identification badge while on duty.
- Handling merchandise responsibly to reduce breakages, losses and unnecessary damage.
- Following company policies, standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following essential requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
- Up to six months of retail experience.
- Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Availability and willingness to work according to retail operating hours.
Having at least one year of previous retail experience will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Dis-Chem is looking for candidates who can communicate effectively and work well with customers, colleagues and management. Applicants should have a strong command of English and present themselves professionally.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.
- Good time-management abilities.
- A professional and presentable appearance.
- The ability to work effectively with different people.
- Attention to detail when handling stock and merchandise.
- The ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
Being bilingual and having knowledge of merchandising practices, FMCG products and retail categories will be advantageous. Familiarity with stocktaking and ordering reports, including ZMORE reports, may also benefit applicants.
Special Conditions of Employment
Candidates must be prepared to work retail hours and should be physically capable of moving and lifting boxes or other merchandise while maintaining appropriate safety practices.
Applicants should have reliable transport or live reasonably close to the Glenfair store. Candidates must also be South African citizens and must be able to meet the company’s requirements relating to credit and criminal records.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a market-related salary. Benefits associated with the position include:
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Benefits and employment conditions are subject to the applicable company policies and eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration before the closing date.
Position: Casual Merchandiser – Glenfair
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-time / Casual
Closing Date: 6 September 2026
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal-opportunity employer. The company’s Employment Equity Plan and applicable transformation targets will be considered during recruitment. Dis-Chem also supports the employment of people with disabilities.
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication within two weeks after the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
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