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  • Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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    Dis-Chem Pharmacies is the leading Pharmaceutical retailer in South-Africa. Established in 1978, Dis-Chem started out as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, South of Johannesburg. Today the group is still privately owned and run by the original founders. Dis-Chem has been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review, and has also bee...
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    Dispensary Support - Brackenfell

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Brackenfell store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning. Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50% 

    Job Specification…

    • Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. 

    A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

    • The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
    • Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
    • Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
    • Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
    • Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
    • Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
    • Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
    • Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
    • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
    • Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
    • Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
    • Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
    • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
       

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
    • Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
    • Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
    • Computer, numerical skills.
       

    Advantageous:

    • Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
    • Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
    • 3rd
    • Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
    • South African citizen
    • MIE, clear criminal and credit

     
    Remuneration and benefits:

    • Market related salary

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    Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Brackenfell

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Brackenfell store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
    • Working experience on Unisolv
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Strong command of the English language and a second language
    • Willing and able to work retail hours 

    Advantageous:

    • Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
    • 3rd Additional Language
    • Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
    • Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
    • Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with re-packaging of medicine
    • Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
    • Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
    • Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
    • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
    • Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
    • Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
    • Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
    • Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
    • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
    • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
    • Explain medical aid costs to patients
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
    • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
    • Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
    • Maintain customer profiles on the system
    • Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
    • Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
    • Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
    • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
    • Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
    • Exercise stock, cash and asset control

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
    • Good communication skills, listening
    • Customer service/focus
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Problem-solving
    • Team player
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Time management
    • Able to deal with pressure
    • Computer literate – MS Office 

    Advantageous:

    • Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
    • 3rd Additional Language
    • Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
    • Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
    • Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
    • Valid driver’s license 
    • Clear credit and criminal records
       

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Boksburg

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Boksburg store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
    • Working experience on Unisolv
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Strong command of the English language and a second language
    • Willing and able to work retail hours 

    Advantageous:

    • Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
    • 3rd Additional Language
    • Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
    • Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
    • Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with re-packaging of medicine
    • Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
    • Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
    • Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
    • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
    • Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
    • Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
    • Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
    • Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
    • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
    • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
    • Explain medical aid costs to patients
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
    • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
    • Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
    • Maintain customer profiles on the system
    • Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
    • Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
    • Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
    • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
    • Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
    • Exercise stock, cash and asset control

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
    • Good communication skills, listening
    • Customer service/focus
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Problem-solving
    • Team player
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Time management
    • Able to deal with pressure
    • Computer literate – MS Office 

    Advantageous:

    • Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
    • 3rd Additional Language
    • Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
    • Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
    • Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
    • Valid driver’s license 
    • Clear credit and criminal records
       

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Worcester

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Worcester store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
    • Working experience on Unisolv
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Strong command of the English language and a second language
    • Willing and able to work retail hours 

    Advantageous:

    • Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
    • 3rd Additional Language
    • Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
    • Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
    • Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
    • Assist with re-packaging of medicine
    • Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
    • Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
    • Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
    • Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
    • Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
    • Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
    • Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
    • Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
    • Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
    • Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
    • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
    • Explain medical aid costs to patients
    • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
    • Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
    • Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
    • Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
    • Maintain customer profiles on the system
    • Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
    • Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
    • Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
    • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
    • Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
    • Exercise stock, cash and asset control

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
    • Good communication skills, listening
    • Customer service/focus
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Problem-solving
    • Team player
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Time management
    • Able to deal with pressure
    • Computer literate – MS Office 

    Advantageous:

    • Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
    • 3rd Additional Language
    • Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
    • Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
    • Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
    • Valid driver’s license 
    • Clear credit and criminal records
       

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Cashier - Cornubia

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashiers for their various Stores in their Cornubia Store. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Sound numerical skills
    • Strong command of the English language
    • Basic customer service
    • Willing and able to work retail hours

    Job Description:

    • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
    • Establish a professional relationship with customers
    • Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
    • Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
    • Be aware of current sales and promotions
    • Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
    • Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
    • Be responsible for cash flow
    • Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
    • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
    • Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
    • Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
    • Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
    • Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
    • Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
    • Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
    • Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
    • Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
    • Address queries regarding store merchandise
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
    • Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
    • Strong command of English (written and oral)
    • Accuracy
    • Attention to detail
    • Presentable
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Social awareness
    • Accountability
    • Problem-solving
    • Analyse basic reports
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Time management 

    Advantageous:

    • Third additional language

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
    • South African citizen
    • Clear credit and criminal records

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Online Administrator - Cornubia

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity available for an Online Administrator for their Cornubia store. The main function of the role will be to ensure effective in-store operation for the Dis-Chem Online Store’s Click & Collect system.

    Minimum Requirements...

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a relevant retail environment
    • Computer literate – MS Office and Internet browser administration
       

    Job Specification

    • Promote the ultimate superior customer relations experience for all Click & Collect users.
    • Manage customer orders and ensure that they are ready for collection before the customer visits the store to collect their goods purchased.
    • Stay up to date with all e-mail and system queries and act accordingly.
    • Keep accurate records of all Click and Collect orders received, picked, packed and released to customer.
    • Identify opportunities to reduce customer wait times upon picking at stores.
    • Report any system issues as soon as it appears to enhance customer experiences.
    • Correctly pick and pack parcels to avoid customer discrepancies.
    • Resolve any customer queries in the fastest and most appropriate way possible.
    • Inform management of any unresolved customer matters.
    • Maintain regular communication with management and up to date feedback regarding online operations.
    • Implement all new operations as required by management.
       

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Understand best practices related to Click and Collect in-store operations
    • Customer Service driven and focus on quality
    • Exceptional communication and active listening skills
    • Customer service skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Deadline driven
    • Problem solving skills
    • Patient, honest and trustworthy
    • Time management and accountability
       

    Advantageous:

    • Understand basic of Online shopping (e-Commerce) in South Africa
    • Bilingual
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Reliable transport
    • South African citizen
    • Clear credit and criminal records
       

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Store Cleaner - Cornubia

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Store Cleaner for their Cornubia store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen.


    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • A minimum of 6 months cleaning experience
    • Sound command of the English language
    • Basic customer service
    • Additional language that is area specific
    • Willing and able to work retail hours
       

    Advantageous:

    • Bilingual
    • Previous retail store cleaning experience
       

    Job Specification…

    • Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
    • Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
    • Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
    • Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
    • Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
    • Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
    • Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
    • Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.
       

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Prior cleaning experience
    • Sound command of English (written and oral)
    • Customer service
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Attention to detail
    • Presentable
    • Be able to take instructions and follow through
    • Time management


    Advantageous:

    • Prior retail store cleaning experience
    • Bilingual
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
    • Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
    • South African citizen or valid work permit
    • Clear credit and criminal records
       

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Merchandiser - Greystone Crossing Rustenburg

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their Greystone Crossing store in the Rustenburg Region. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

    Minimum Requirements:
    Essential:

    • Grade 12 / Matric
    • Up to 6 months’ retail experience
    • Computer literate – MS Office
    • Willing and able to work retail hours

    Advantageous:

    • At least 1 year retail experience

    Job Description:

    • Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
    • Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
    • Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
    • Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
    • Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
    • Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
    • Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
    • Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
    • Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
    • Report all price discrepancies to management
    • Keep abreast of current and new products
    • Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained
    • Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
    • Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
    • Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
    • Assist with back shopping
    • Assist in training of new staff
    • Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
    • Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
    • Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
    • Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
    • Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

    Competencies:

    Essential:

    • Strong command of the English language
    • Presentable
    • Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Time management

    Advantageous:

    • Bilingual
    • Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
    • Product and category knowledge
    • Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
    • Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

    Special conditions of employment: 

    • Willing and able to work retail hours
    • Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
    • Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
    • Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 (proof of vaccination certificate)
    • South African citizen
    • Clear credit and criminal records

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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    Accounting Manager - Head Office

    Job Description

    • Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an Accounting Manager for their Head Office in Midrand. You will be required to manage and deliver operational excellence of Finamics Accounting Services (Pty) Ltd, expand the Finamics customer and revenue base and to manage and oversee the entire accounting team within Finamics.

    Minimum Requirements…

    Essential:

    • Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
    • Post-graduate qualification in Financial Accounting or relevant qualification
    • Minimum 5 – 8 years relevant experience in a Financial Management role

    Advantageous:

    • Previous franchise finance experience

    Job Specification…

    • Manage and oversee the full accounting process for all Clients including recording, processing transactions and the creation of financial statements.
    • Drive revenue target to achieve financial budget requirements for clients and business.
    • Partner with TLC team to assess new growth opportunities for the brand.
    • Develop, test, and execute incentives that encourage franchise growth that is aligned with clients’ overall brand strategy and vision.
    • Ensure that financial transactions are timeously and accurately recorded.
    • Provide daily support with regards to the full client portfolio.
    • Build and maintain client relationships.
    • Recommend ways to reduce or maintain costs by analysing financial reports and department processes.
    • Provide value added services such as key ratio calculation and interpretation as well as cashflow forecasting and management.
    • Identify potential errors and omissions in numbers and ensure appropriate corrections are made and safeguards implemented to reduce risk of errors occurring again.
    • Escalate any unresolved discrepancies relating to any transactions in a timeous manner.
    • Monitor franchisees’ financial performance by compiling and reviewing monthly management accounts as well as annual financial statements.
    • Manage the audits for TLC corporate and prepare Annual Financial Statements.
    • Manage the financial risk of the Finamics department and recommend changes to mitigate the risks.
    • Collaborate with Senior Management develop standards and new accounting procedures to improve financial operations efficiency and Standard Operating Procedures relating to Finamics.
    • Implement SOPs and ensure these are adhered to by all stakeholders.
    • Provide detailed reporting to TLC team on YTD progress against strategic goals and ensure that key internal stakeholders are aware of significant franchise transactions.
    • Issue timely, accurate, and complete financial reports for senior management when required.
    • Compile monthly and year end reporting.
    • Oversee and manage entire Finamics Accounting Team
    • Set annual objectives for the Finamics team and tracking progress.
    • Facilitate the creation of accountable, full-service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all stakeholders through effective inspirational leadership.
    • Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management.
    • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. 

    Competencies

    Essential:

    • Knowledge and Understanding of Accounting Standards, Financial Management
    • Approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner
    • English – Read, write and speak well
    • Trustworthy and Honest
    • Be self-motivated and deadline driven
    • Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others
    • Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Pastel and Pastel Evolution.
       

    Advantageous:

    • 2nd Additional language
    • SAP
       

    Special conditions of employment:

    • Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
    • South African Citizen
    • MIE, clear criminal and credit
    • Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
       

    Remuneration and benefits:

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

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