Graduate & Experience Opportunities at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Graphics Design Graduate to join their team. The main purpose of this role will be to assist in ensuring that all design requirements from the marketing sector are designed and produce from start to finish. To ensure all products request for Online are photographed, edited and formatted for the Dis-Chem Online Store. To ensure all photography projects are done efficiently and within the time constraints.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Relevant

Job Specification…

• Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
• Use innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Develop design concepts by gathering information and data through research.
• Assist with developing interactive design.
• Resize and quality check on product images.
• General understanding of UX design principles.
• Design upload and build website landing pages.
• General HTML and CSS coding.
• Great attention to detail in copy and design elements.
• Assist with the Design & update of email templates.
• Assist with building the email in HTML & CSS.
• Assist with creating traceable links for the emailer.
• Assist in requesting, uploading and managing email databases.
• Work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers
• and marketing specialists to ensure high quality work.
• Ensure team members that are on-board with the different projects are in the loop with regards to the finalization of these different projects.
• Consider recommendations of team member`s suggestions, on improving design dilemmas.
• Assist in brain storming sessions with the team.
• Ensure a sense of respect and professionalism when working with other team members.
• Share knowledge and ideas with other team members when they are in need.
• Participant in any market research or digital testing with the team.
• Be able to lead and organise a team for photoshoots.
• Ensure Studio Manager is always informed and updated of all photography events and schedules.

Competencies

Essential:

• Excellent design and industry knowledge
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Attentional to details
• Excellent organizing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ branch in Valley View has an opportunity available for a qualified Hair Stylist to provide a range of hair care services, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling and blow-drying as well as ensure salon product inventory is sufficient.
Minimum Requirements

Essential:

 Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

• Certificate or Diploma in Hairdressing
• Previous Hair Stylist experience
• Knowledge of the chemical composition and properties of the substances used and the chemical processes the substances may undergo (i.e. understanding chemical reactions, production techniques and disposal methods).
• Basic understanding of mathematics

Job Description:

• Analyse clients’ hair, facial features and needs to determine beauty treatments and advise clients on hair care needs.
• Trim, cut and shave hair, beards, mustaches and sideburns using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
• Create hairstyles for formal events.
• Adhere to the proper application procedures when using curlers, hot irons, curling irons, hair colour, dye, and tint.
• Ensure accurate application of scalp massage techniques when washing a client’s hair.
• Attend supplier training and meetings as scheduled by management and Head Office.
• Learn and perfect new hairstyles and techniques.
• Keep up to date with the latest hair and beauty trends in the industry.
• Greet and attend to clients walking into the salon and communicate with clients via email and telephone when needed.
• Ensure clients that are waiting are happy and comfortable by giving them a magazine and/ or refreshments.
• Give clients advice and product information about the hair care products the salon has on offer.
• Demonstrate and sell styling products to clients.
• Promote services and promotions such as bleaching, conditioning, treatments, permanent waving, straightening and tinting of hair in the salon.
• General salon administration such as maintenance and management of the appointment calendar and client records.
• Perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls and making appointments.
• Conduct regular stock takes of salon stock, report low stock levels as well as damaged and expired stock to management.
• Escalate all unresolved customer compliments and complaints to management.

Competencies: 

Essential: 

• Fluent communication in English (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Technical skills – operating a cash register
• Numerical skills – basic mathematics 

Special conditions of employment:

• South African or valid work permit
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team in their Kalahari Store. The main purpose of this role will be to supervise overall daily operations of the store and ensuring administrative duties are performed as per policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
• Retail experience

Job Specification…

• Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
• Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
• Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
• Manage refund and return transactions.
• Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
• Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
• Manage and control high risk stock.
• Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
• Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
• Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
• Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.

Competencies

Essential:

• Retail administration and operational knowledge
• Team player, good customer relations
• Leadership and management skills
• Trustworthy and honesty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport