Merchandiser - Dis-Chem Waterfall

About the role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is hiring a permanent entry-level Merchandiser for its Waterfall store in Midrand, Gauteng. The role keeps the store attractive, organised and fully stocked, and involves stock control, merchandising and customer service. It suits people who have completed Grade 12 and have up to six months of retail experience; one year of retail experience is an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Replenish shelves and move stock from the storeroom to the sales floor efficiently
• Rotate stock according to FIFO where applicable and check expiry dates, reporting damaged, expired or low-stock items
• Maintain merchandising standards, planograms and accurate pricing and labelling
• Build, face up and maintain displays, and help with stocktaking and back shopping
• Keep the storeroom tidy and flatten boxes after unpacking
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock and handle goods carefully
• Help train new staff and follow all Dis-Chem policies, SOPs and health and safety requirements

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification
• Up to six months of retail experience (one year is an advantage)
• Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays, and to lift and move heavy boxes
• Reliable transport or residence reasonably close to the store
• South African citizenship, clear credit and criminal records

Required skills

• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong English communication skills
• Advantageous: bilingualism, knowledge of merchandising standards, FMCG industry knowledge, stocktaking and ZMORE reports