Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Various branches across South Africa (Western Cape, KZN, Northern Cape, Paarl, Richards Bay)
Remuneration: Monthly stipend provided
Closing Date: Refer to Dis-Chem careers portal (applications processed online)

Introduction
Are you passionate about beauty, cosmetics, and customer service? Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is offering an exciting Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3) across branches in South Africa. This learnership provides young individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable skills, workplace experience, and a solid foundation for a future career in retail and cosmetics.

What is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnership Programme?
The Retail Cosmetics Learnership Programme at Dis-Chem is a structured training and workplace programme designed to equip learners with both theoretical and practical knowledge. Participants will gain experience in customer service, stock management, merchandising, sales, and promotions. This learnership is ideal for individuals who want to start a career in retail, particularly in the beauty and cosmetics sector, while working for one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy retailers.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Matric / Grade 12 qualification
• Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advantageous Experience

• Previous experience in a beauty, retail, or cosmetics environment

Role Responsibility
As a learner, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

Stock Control

• Ensuring products are fresh, undamaged, and within sell-by dates
• Keeping shelves stocked and neatly presented
• Participating in stock takes and reporting shortages or damages
• Rotating stock as per company procedures
• Maintaining a clean and well-organized storeroom

Merchandising

• Presenting products attractively and customer-friendly
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness in displays
• Assisting with makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, and promotions
• Correctly pricing and labeling items
• Supporting with stock loading and off-loading

Customer Service

• Providing professional, friendly assistance to customers
• Processing payments at the Cosmetics Department tills
• Addressing customer queries effectively
• Promoting products and supporting sales targets with product knowledge

Skills and Attributes
Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Listening and interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Trustworthiness and honesty
• Basic financial understanding
• Time management and independence in task handling
• Computer literacy

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a South African citizen
• Clear criminal and credit record (MIE screening applies)
• Ability to work flexi-hours, weekends, and public holidays

Remuneration and Benefits
Learners will receive a monthly stipend while completing the programme.

Employment Equity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups and individuals with disabilities in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

How to Apply for the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnership 2025
Applications must be submitted online via the official Dis-Chem careers portal. Choose your preferred branch from the available locations below:

• Apply Here for Dis-Chem Learnership in Western Cape
• Apply Here for Dis-Chem Learnership in KwaZulu-Natal
• Apply Here for Dis-Chem Learnership in Northern Cape
• Apply Here for Dis-Chem Learnership in Paarl, Western Cape
• Apply Here for Dis-Chem Learnership in Richards Bay

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.