Health Merchandiser – Dis-Chem Loch Logan
- Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
- Location: Loch Logan Waterfront
- Position Type: Permanent
- Department: Health Category
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Job Description
The Health Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that health and wellness products are correctly displayed, replenished, labelled, and maintained according to Dis-Chem’s merchandising standards. The role focuses on stock management, shelf presentation, customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized retail environment.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring customers can easily find products and enjoy a positive shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities
Merchandising and Stock Control
- Restock merchandise according to business requirements.
- Ensure stock received from deliveries or the storeroom is packed and displayed correctly.
- Maintain full product availability on shelves.
- Rotate stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle.
- Assist with stocktaking and inventory counts.
- Build, maintain, and replenish merchandising displays.
- Ensure products are correctly labelled and priced.
Store Presentation
- Maintain neat, attractive, and well-organised shelves.
- Ensure merchandise is visible and accessible to customers.
- Maintain cleanliness of displays and designated areas.
- Take responsibility for assigned stock in both the storeroom and sales floor.
Customer Service
- Assist customers with product and stock enquiries.
- Resolve stock-related customer queries promptly.
- Provide friendly and professional customer service.
- Work effectively with customers, colleagues, and management.
Operational Support
- Assist with back shopping activities.
- Report damaged, missing, or misplaced stock.
- Support store operations during busy trading periods.
- Adhere to company merchandising and safety standards.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Up to 6 months of retail experience.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Willingness to work retail hours.
Advantageous
- Diploma or Degree in a Health-related field.
- At least 1 year of retail experience.
Required Competencies
Customer Service
- Excellent customer interaction skills.
- Professional and friendly attitude.
- Ability to resolve customer queries effectively.
Communication
- Strong command of the English language.
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Time Management
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Efficient stock replenishment and merchandising practices.
Integrity
- Honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
- Adherence to company policies and procedures.
Attention to Detail
- Accurate shelf pricing and labelling.
- Proper stock rotation and display maintenance.
Additional Advantageous Skills
- Bilingual communication ability.
- Knowledge of FMCG merchandising standards.
- Product and category knowledge.
- Experience with:
- SAP
- Unisolv
- ZMORE reporting systems
- Ability to identify and report suspicious activities.
Special Employment Conditions
Applicants must:
- Be willing to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.
- Be physically fit to lift and move stock.
- Have reliable transport or live near the store.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have clear criminal and credit records.
Benefits
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account benefits.