Health Merchandiser: Hemmingways at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is currently recruiting a motivated, detail-oriented Health Merchandiser to join the retail operations team at their Hemmingways store in East London. As one of South Africa's premier health and wellness retailers, Dis-Chem prides itself on offering comprehensive product ranges paired with outstanding customer care. In this role, you will play a vital role in ensuring that health, vitamin, and wellness shelves remain fully stocked, properly priced, and visually inviting.

The Health Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining the physical upkeep and visual presentation of designated health aisles on the sales floor. Working alongside dispensary staff, category specialists, and store leadership, you will facilitate timely stock transfers from the receiving stock room directly to customer-facing shelves. You will also directly interact with consumers seeking health products, answering baseline queries and directing them to qualified dispensary professionals when required.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Restock merchandise across designated health categories according to store merchandising standards and planograms.
• Receive, inspect, and safely transport stock pulled from the storeroom to the correct retail shelf space.
• Ensure full product lines are available on front-of-shop shelves, maintaining neat alignment and full facing.
• Facilitate consistent stock rotation following strict First-In, First-Out (FIFO) standards to prevent product expiry.
• Audit pricing and product display labels across health aisles to guarantee 100% price visibility and accuracy.
• Support management during periodic cyclical stocktaking and general inventory counts.
• Address customer stock queries courteously, assisting shoppers in locating items across the health department.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The ideal candidate is trustworthy, hardworking, and possesses strong interpersonal communication skills in English. Retail environments require proactive physical stamina to lift cartons and restock shelving safely throughout the day. A reliable, customer-centric mindset, punctuality, and the ability to work collaboratively within a large store team will ensure your success in this dynamic health retail setting.

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 health merchandiser role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R5,000 – R8,500 per month, complemented by standard corporate retail benefits. 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.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Dis-Chem offers rich development opportunities for committed retail personnel. Merchandisers gain comprehensive insight into pharmaceutical retail operations, fast-moving health products, inventory control software, and customer engagement. Demonstrated performance and dedication open clear pathways toward senior merchandising, stock control, customer service supervision, or dispensary support roles within the national Dis-Chem footprint.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Prospective applicants are invited to submit their complete curriculum vitae, certified copy of Matric, and identification document via the official Dis-Chem Simplify careers portal. Please verify that your contact details are up to date. If you have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification
• Up to 6 months of retail experience (1 year or more advantageous)
• Basic computer literacy with MS Office proficiency
• Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy merchandise boxes safely
• South African citizen with a clear criminal and credit record
• Willingness and flexibility to work standard retail trading shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Residing in close proximity or possessing reliable transport to Hemmingways Mall, East London