Frontshop Assistant - Mthatha

📝 About the role

Dis-Chem is recruiting a Frontshop Assistant in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Dis-Chem Mthatha requires a Frontshop Assistant (Fixed Term), to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures. Key requirement: Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate. Applications close 2026-10-27.

✅ Key duties

• Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner
• Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space
• Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management
• Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy
• Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers

🎓 Requirements

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
• 1 Year work experience within Retail
• Certification in Retail Business Management
• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language