The Casual Merchandiser Jobs at Dis-Chem Pharmacies provide an opportunity for candidates to join the retail team at the Jeffreys Bay store in the Eastern Cape. This is a part-time position suitable for individuals who are customer-focused, organised and interested in gaining experience in retail merchandising. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining product displays, replenishing shelves, checking stock, supporting customers and ensuring that merchandising standards are consistently maintained. These Casual Merchandiser Jobs are suitable for applicants with Grade 12 and up to six months of retail experience.
Position Details
- Position: Casual Merchandiser
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Division: Retail
- Job Type: Part-time
- Job Function: Other
- Industry: FMCG
- Location: Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape
- Minimum Experience: Entry Level
- Closing Date: 07 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Casual Merchandiser Jobs, applicants should have:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Up to 6 months of retail experience
- Computer literacy, including MS Office
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours
- At least 1 year of retail experience will be advantageous
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong English communication skills
- Good customer service abilities
- Effective communication with customers, management and colleagues
- Trustworthiness and honesty
- Good time management
- Ability to maintain merchandising standards
- Basic product and category knowledge
- Ability to work as part of a retail team
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow company procedures and safety standards
Key Responsibilities
- Restocking merchandise to support maximum sales
- Ensuring delivered and storeroom stock is packed in the correct locations
- Checking that products have not passed their sell-by dates
- Maintaining complete product ranges on shelves
- Rotating stock according to FIFO principles
- Reporting low, damaged, expired and out-of-stock products to management
- Assisting with stock counts and general stocktaking
- Following Dis-Chem store layouts and planograms
- Maintaining neat and attractive shelves
- Ensuring correct product labels and pricing are displayed
- Reporting pricing discrepancies to management
- Keeping up to date with current and new products
- Building and maintaining merchandising displays
- Maintaining the physical appearance of the store and displays
- Assisting with loading and off-loading stock
- Marking items that do not have barcodes
- Assisting with back shopping
- Supporting the training of new employees
- Providing friendly and professional assistance to customers
- Following up on customer queries regarding unavailable stock
- Resolving customer stock-related queries
- Wearing the required uniform and name badge
- Handling merchandise carefully to minimise losses
- Following Dis-Chem policies, SOPs and health and safety regulations
Why Apply
- Gain valuable retail merchandising experience
- Develop customer service and communication skills
- Gain exposure to the FMCG retail environment
- Develop stock management and merchandising skills
- Build experience in a recognised retail pharmacy environment
- Strengthen your CV with practical retail experience
- Opportunity to work in a part-time position in Jeffreys Bay
Important Notes
- This is a Part-time position.
- The position is based in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.
- Applicants must have Grade 12 / Matric.
- Up to 6 months of retail experience is accepted.
- Applicants must be computer literate, including MS Office.
- Candidates must be willing and able to work retail hours.
- Applicants must be physically able to lift and move heavy boxes safely.
- Reliable transport or residence close to the store is required.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- A clear credit and criminal record is required.
- Dis-Chem is an equal-opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
- If you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.