Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting for nine (9) Merchandiser and Health Merchandiser vacancies across Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal. These opportunities include permanent, contract, and part-time positions, making them suitable for job seekers looking to build a career in South Africa’s retail and FMCG sector.

Successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining store merchandising standards, replenishing stock, assisting customers, and ensuring shelves remain organised, well-stocked, and visually appealing.

Available Vacancies

Location	Position Type	Closing Date
Cape Gate, Cape Town, Western Cape	Permanent Merchandiser	23 July 2026
Somerset Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape	Contract Merchandiser	23 July 2026
Liberty Promenade, Mitchell’s Plain, Western Cape	Contract Merchandiser	23 July 2026
Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape	Contract Merchandiser	24 July 2026
Table Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape	Contract Merchandiser	28 July 2026
Table Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape	Permanent Health Merchandiser	31 July 2026
Randview, Randfontein, Gauteng	Permanent Health Merchandiser	30 July 2026
Dainfern, Midrand, Gauteng	Part-time Casual Merchandiser	Open until filled
Princess Mkabayi, Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal	Part-time Casual Merchandiser	28 July 2026

Key Responsibilities

As a Merchandiser or Health Merchandiser, your responsibilities will include:

• Replenishing shelves to ensure products remain available for customers.

• Packing delivered stock and placing merchandise in the correct locations.

• Maintaining clean, organised, and fully stocked shelves.

• Rotating stock according to the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle.

• Checking expiry dates and removing expired or damaged products.

• Reporting low stock, damaged merchandise, and pricing discrepancies.

• Assisting with stock counts and inventory control activities.

• Following store layouts, merchandising standards, and planograms.

• Building and maintaining promotional displays.

• Assisting with loading and offloading stock deliveries.

• Labelling products correctly, including items without barcodes.

• Assisting customers with product enquiries and stock availability.

• Maintaining clean stockrooms and sales floor areas.

• Following company health, safety, and security procedures.

• Assisting with the onboarding and training of new employees when required.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).

• Up to six months of retail experience.

• One year or more of retail experience will be advantageous.

• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

• Willingness to work retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays.

• Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy boxes.

• Reliable transport or residence close to the relevant store.

• South African citizenship.

• Clear criminal and credit records.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong English communication skills.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues, and management.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Honesty, integrity, and reliability.

• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge of retail merchandising practices will be advantageous.

• FMCG product and category knowledge will be beneficial.

• Bilingual communication skills will be an added advantage.

• Ability to identify suspicious behaviour and report security concerns.

• Ability to interpret merchandising and stock reports where required.

Salary and Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a market-related salary, with remuneration based on the specific position, employment type, and location.

Why Join Dis-Chem?

Dis-Chem Pharmacies offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers within one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy groups.

Benefits include:

• Permanent, contract, and part-time employment opportunities.

• Valuable retail and FMCG industry experience.

• Career growth and internal development opportunities.

• A professional and customer-focused working environment.

• The opportunity to work for a nationally recognised retail brand.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the relevant closing date for their preferred location.

Application Closing Dates

• 23 July 2026: Cape Gate, Somerset Mall, Liberty Promenade

• 24 July 2026: Sea Point

• 28 July 2026: Table Bay Contract Merchandiser & Princess Mkabayi, Vryheid

• 30 July 2026: Randview, Randfontein

• 31 July 2026: Table Bay Health Merchandiser

• Dainfern, Midrand: Applications remain open until the position is filled.

Ensure your application includes an updated CV and all relevant supporting documents.

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