Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a well-established leader in the South African retail health sector, is looking to hire a Health Consultant for their Nicolway store in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This full-time, permanent position presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about health, vitamins, and supplements, and enjoy engaging with customers in a retail environment.
About the Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has built a strong reputation in the South African retail sector, providing customers with top-quality products in the health, wellness, and pharmaceutical industries. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and promoting a healthy lifestyle through a wide range of products, including vitamins, supplements, health foods, and personal care products.
Job Overview: Health Consultant – Nicolway Store
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Consultant to join their Nicolway store in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will specialise in promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products, specifically vitamins and supplements, ensuring excellent customer service is maintained throughout.
As a Health Consultant, you will work closely with customers to help them make informed decisions about their health and wellness needs. You will also be responsible for the effective merchandising and promotion of health-related products, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and displays are in top condition.
Key Responsibilities
As a Health Consultant at Dis-Chem Pharmacies, your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Customer Service: Assist customers by providing product information, advising on suitable health products, and ensuring the highest standards of customer care are met.
- Product Promotion & Sales: Promote and sell Dis-Chem’s health focus products (including vitamins and supplements), contributing to achieving team sales targets.
- Merchandising & Stock Control: Maintain merchandise displays in the health focus area, ensure the proper presentation of promotional displays, and monitor stock levels.
- Administrative Support: Follow the store’s administrative procedures, including returns, stock control, and ensuring that pricing discrepancies are promptly reported to management.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues to achieve sales targets and maintain high customer service standards.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the Health Consultant role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- Grade 12 / Matric (or equivalent)
- A minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a vitamins or health environment
- A strong command of the English language
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Sound numerical skills for handling stock and sales
- Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
Advantageous Qualifications and Skills:
- A qualification in BSc Biomedicine, BSc Biotechnology, or any relevant qualification within the health focus field
- Previous experience in the health industry, specifically with vitamins, supplements, or health foods
- Fluency in a second language, especially a language spoken widely in the area
Competencies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for individuals who demonstrate the following competencies:
- Promotions & Personal Selling: Ability to effectively promote products and engage with customers to boost sales
- Customer Service: Strong customer care and communication skills to ensure a positive shopping experience
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Time Management: Efficient in managing daily responsibilities and deadlines
- Trustworthiness & Integrity: Honest and reliable, especially when handling customer and stock-related tasks
- Product Knowledge: A good understanding of health products, vitamins, and supplements (preferred)
Special Conditions of Employment
This role requires candidates to meet the following conditions:
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours (including weekends and public holidays)
- Physical fitness: The role requires walking, standing, bending, lifting, and moving objects
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport for easy commute to and from the store
- South African citizen with a clear credit and criminal record
Benefits and Remuneration
The position offers the following benefits and compensation package:
- Market-related salary plus commission
- Medical aid and provident fund
- A staff account for employee purchases
Application Process
If you meet the above requirements and are eager to become part of a dynamic team at Dis-Chem Pharmacies, you are encouraged to apply for the Health Consultant role. The closing date for applications is 30 July 2025.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from the company within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is committed to employment equity and transformation. The company actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities and adheres to its Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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