- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location: Pinetown, eThekwini
- Salary: Pay not listed
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited at a glance
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (JSE: DCP) is South Africa’s second-largest retail pharmacy chain, with more than 300 stores across Southern Africa, private-label and third-party ranges, online sales, and a wholesale arm. Head office is in Midrand. See Wikipedia.
980 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Retail Store Assistant - Pinecrest
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Pinetown, eThekwini
About This Position
The Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Pinecrest store is seeking a dedicated Retail Store Assistant to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role will be to assist with the overall management and operational duties of the store in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Assist with daily operations, including customer service and inventory management
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Support administrative tasks as required
- Contribute to a positive store environment that aligns with Dis-Chem’s values
Skills & Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Aptitude for customer service and sales support
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
More About Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a leading retail pharmacy chain in South Africa, known for its commitment to providing quality healthcare services. Our team of professionals works together to ensure that our stores operate efficiently and effectively.
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What people say about Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Recent coverage is operational and corporate: Reuters reported a 9% rise in half-year earnings; other reports focus on succession after the founder stepped down and on insider share activity. No employee-review datasets are in the supplied data.
Recent news
- South Africa's Dis-Chem posts 9% rise in half-year earnings - Reuters
- Have Insiders Sold Dis-Chem Pharmacies Shares Recently? - simplywall.st
- Dis-Chem founder steps down as succession plan enters new phase - Global Cosmetics News
- South African Drugstore Empire Faces Succession Reckoning - The Business of Fashion
- South Africa’s Saltzman family rakes in billions, targets bold investment expansion for 2026 - Business Insider Africa
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Working in Pinetown, eThekwini
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The role is listed in Pinetown, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. KwaZulu-Natal was formed in 1994 from the former KwaZulu and Natal (province overview). Expect a busy urban retail corridor serving local shoppers.
KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa that was created in 1994 when the government merged the Zulu bantustan of KwaZulu and Natal Province.
Nearby green space: 1 park within 1.5km — closest is Padfield Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Pinetown (station, 399m). via OpenStreetMap
- Elevation 355m (1,165 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
- Customer service and clear communication
- Cash handling and POS accuracy
- Merchandising, stock rotation, and basic inventory discipline
- Product awareness across pharmacy-retail categories
- Reliability, teamwork, and store compliance habits
- Why Dis-Chem and retail pharmacy versus general retail
- Examples of calm service under queue pressure
- Honesty and accuracy with cash and stock
- Comfort standing, lifting, and peak-period pace
- Questions on training, shifts, and Pinecrest team norms
Strong fit if you enjoy face-to-face retail, physical store work (on-site, not remote), and representing a major SA pharmacy brand in Pinetown. Less ideal if you want remote work or a purely clinical pharmacy qualification path.
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Listing facts
- Role Retail Store Assistant – Pinecrest
- Employer Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location Pinetown, eThekwini
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 22, 2026
- Apply by August 22, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (209 words)
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