Assistant Store Manager Pool - Gauteng

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opening for a Store Assistant Manager at their Gauteng locations. This role involves assisting the Store Manager with the overall operation of the store. You will oversee staff and be accountable for achieving store targets. Additionally, you will maintain inventory by assessing merchandise to evaluate stock levels and anticipating customer demand. Reports will need to be prepared by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.

Minimum Requirements: Essential: • Grade 12 / Matric • At least 5 years of experience in Retail/FMCG, with exposure to all retail departments including Receiving, Administration, Cash Office, or Sales Floor Management. • Supervisory experience: Minimum of 3 years • At least 2 years of experience with Unisolv / SAP / Qlikview • Prior experience with Kronos

Advantageous: • Relevant retail/FMCG qualification

Job Description: • Oversee daily human resource administration tasks, including but not limited to leave management, work hours, and staff scheduling. • Manage the performance management system and ensure adherence to personal development plans. • Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily orders while maintaining appropriate stock levels. • Supervise the flow of stock to the sales floor. • Organize, coordinate, and oversee biannual stock takes in collaboration with the Store Admin Manager. • Manage shrinkage effectively. • Handle customer compliments and complaints. • Ensure that customer requests and grievances are addressed promptly. • Ensure that all merchandisers comply with Dis-Chem merchandising standards. • Plan, implement, and maintain promotional stock and displays. • Adhere to all labeling, pricing, and layout standards, ensuring that merchandisers follow these guidelines. • Ensure that all store objectives are met.

Competencies Essential: • Experience in store retail administration and management, including receiving, administration, transaction processing, cash office, stock control, sales floor operations, and customer service. • Strong proficiency in the English language. • Basic financial skills, including GP, mark-up, VAT, etc. • Effective communication with suppliers, management, representatives, and staff. • Strong analytical abilities and time management skills. • Capability to manage, develop, and motivate team members. • Trustworthy and reliable.

Special Conditions of Employment: • Willing and able to work retail hours. • Local travel required – valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation. • South African citizenship. • Clear credit and criminal history.

Remuneration and Benefits: • Competitive salary in line with market rates. • Medical aid. • Provident fund. • Staff account.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be taken into account as part of the recruitment process in line with Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively encourages the recruitment of People with Disabilities.