Casual Sales Assistant at Dis-Chem Baby City Mall of North

Dis-Chem Baby City is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Casual Sales Assistant to join its store team at Mall of the North in Polokwane. In this customer-centric retail environment, the successful candidate will play an essential role in delivering warm, attentive service to expectant parents, families, and everyday shoppers looking for leading baby essentials and nursery merchandise.

As an ambassador on the retail floor, you will balance active customer engagement with core stock management responsibilities. This casual vacancy offers practical exposure to modern store operations, inventory tracking, till operations, and high-impact merchandising within one of South Africa's foremost specialist retail chains.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Deliver friendly, professional, and attentive customer service across all sales floor zones.
• Process sales transactions efficiently at the point of sale, handling cash, debit cards, vouchers, and loyalty cards in line with compliance procedures.
• Replenish shelves promptly, ensuring complete product ranges are accessible, well-organized, and rotated according to expiry dates.
• Monitor and report low stock levels, damaged goods, expired items, and pricing discrepancies directly to store management.
• Assist in building promotional merchandise displays, mounting promotional signage, and verifying promotional price tickets.
• Participate actively in scheduled stock counts, inventory audits, and backroom receiving when stock deliveries arrive.
• Maintain immaculate housekeeping and retail visual presentation throughout all store aisles and counter areas.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first retail mindset.
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and disciplined cash-handling diligence.
• Proactive attitude towards learning specialized product knowledge in the baby care sector.
• Physical stamina to handle active floor work, unpacking merchandise, and prolonged standing during peak trading periods.
• Punctual team player capable of taking personal accountability for assigned floor sections.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working at Dis-Chem Baby City provides hands-on workplace training in modern point-of-sale systems, FMCG inventory control, and customer experience management. Casual staff members who consistently display dedication, punctuality, and operational efficiency often position themselves favourably for permanent frontshop roles, specialized department leadership, or administrative pathways within the broader Dis-Chem group.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an entry-level retail sales assistant role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R3,500 – R6,500 per month (pro-rata based on casual hours worked). Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Applications must be submitted online through the official Dis-Chem recruitment portal. Candidates should ensure their latest CV, certified copy of their Grade 12 certificate, and clear South African ID are uploaded before the vacancy closes. If you have not received correspondence within two weeks following the closing window, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Up to 6 months to 1 year of practical retail or customer service experience.
• Strong command of the English language (both written and verbal).
• Basic computer literacy and numerical skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to work standard retail shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Clear criminal and credit records.
• South African citizenship.