Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is offering an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to apply for Receiving Clerk Jobs at its Lenz Quarter store in Johannesburg South, Gauteng. This permanent position is ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail, good numerical skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced retail environment.
Position Details
- Job Title: Receiving Clerk
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location: Lenz Quarter, Johannesburg South, Gauteng
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Retail
- Functional Area: Customer Service
- Minimum Experience: Associate level
- Closing Date: 14 January 2026
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Computer literacy
- Strong numerical and counting skills
- Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
Advantageous Requirements
- Previous experience in receiving, retail, or FMCG environments
Candidates who meet these requirements will be well positioned for success in Receiving Clerk Jobs at Dis-Chem.
Skills Needed
Applicants for this role should demonstrate the following competencies:
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of receiving procedures and retail administration
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to interact professionally with suppliers, management, and colleagues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and organisational ability
- Physically fit to lift items weighing over 20kg
Advantageous Skills
- Bilingual communication ability
- Experience using stock rotation systems
These skills are crucial for maintaining accuracy and efficiency in Receiving Clerk Jobs within a busy retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Accurately receiving, scanning, and capturing all delivered stock
- Verifying deliveries against invoices for quantity, quality, and condition
- Ensuring goods received match invoiced items in variant and quantity
- Returning damaged or unordered goods and processing credit notes correctly
- Receiving warehouse goods in line with Dis-Chem SOPs
- Assisting the Receiving Manager with warehouse claims documentation
- Ensuring all deliveries are processed on the same day and sent to the shop floor
- Processing supplier returns according to company procedures
- Maintaining strict physical controls in the receiving area
- Keeping storerooms neat, organised, and compliant with safety standards
- Assisting with the management of high-risk stock
These responsibilities ensure operational excellence across all Receiving Clerk Jobs at Dis-Chem stores.
Important Notes
- Applicants must be willing to work retail hours
- Physical fitness is required due to heavy lifting duties
- Reliable transport or residence near the store is essential
- Applicants must be South African citizens
- Clear criminal and credit records are mandatory
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks after the closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful.