Dis-Chem has opportunities available for graduates to join the group for a 12-month internship programme. Candidates will work closely within the Store Health Department to gain invaluable work experience while promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health focus products. Graduates who completed programmes in the following fields may apply:

• Nutrition
• Health Science
• Wellness
• Sports Nutrition
• Retail

Pre-requisites:

Essential:

• Unemployed
• Completed a diploma (3-4 years) with a recognised University of Technology related fields above.
• African, Coloured, Indian, Male/Females
• 18 -26 years

Job Specification:

Function and duties:

• Maximize the relevant category turnover and profit within the health department.
• Assisting customers, ensuring optimal service within the health category.
• Manage, deal and report customer complaints and compliments.
• Ensure that a high standard of merchandising and displays are maintained in the health department.
• Implement promotional displays and merchandising.
• Follow administrative processes and procedures, including but not limited to weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levels.
• Ensure stock rotation on FIFO (First in, first-out) basis.
• Conduct monthly promotions and actively promote the Dis-Chem brand.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of retail, sales, customer service, Health product knowledge and stock control
• English – Read, write and speak
• Basic financial knowledge
• Be a team player
• Customer service orientated - Be able to deal with customer complaints and queries
• Be able to work according to a task schedule
• Good time management

Advantageous:

• 2^nd Additional Language.
• Be able to read and interpret sales and stock reports.
• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• Driver’s license and/ or own reliable transport
• Be able and willing to work Retail Hours – Weekends/Public Holidays and Overtime

Remuneration and benefits:

• Stipend

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN A MONTH AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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