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Dischem Vacancies – Assistant Store Manager Pool

Assistant Store Manager Pool

Company: Dischem Vacancies

Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for an Assistant Store Manager Pool to support the day-to-day operations across multiple Gauteng stores. The role involves assisting the Store Manager in achieving store targets, managing staff, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring excellent customer service. You will also be responsible for preparing reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing store information.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 5 years’ Retail/FMCG experience across all departments: Receiving, Administration, Cash Office, and Sales Floor Management
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience
• At least 2 years’ experience with Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview
• Previous experience with Kronos

Advantageous:

• Relevant Retail/FMCG qualification

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day human resource administration, including leave, scheduling, and hours of work
• Manage performance management processes and ensure adherence to personal development plans
• Ensure all store orders are completed daily and maintain accurate stock levels
• Monitor stock flow to the sales floor
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage biannual stock takes with the Store Admin Manager
• Minimize shrinkage and ensure stock accuracy
• Handle customer compliments and complaints efficiently
• Ensure all merchandisers comply with Dis-Chem merchandising standards
• Plan, implement, and maintain promotional stock and displays
• Adhere to all labelling, pricing, and layout standards
• Ensure all store objectives and KPIs are met

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong retail administration and management experience, including stock control, till operations, and customer service
• Excellent command of the English language
• Basic financial knowledge (GP, mark-up, VAT)
• Strong analytical, time management, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage, develop, and motivate subordinates
• Trustworthy, reliable, and honest

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing to work retail hours
• Local travel required – valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal record

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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