ACKERMANS Hiring 2024

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Merchandiser for their Festival Mall store. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate. Up to 6 months of retail experience. Computer literate – MS Office. Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

At least 1 year of retail experience

Job Description:

Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales. Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously. Ensure stock on shelves has not reached the sell-by date. Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times. Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis. Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock, and expired stock to management.

Assist with counting stock files and general stocktaking. Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout, and planograms. Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area. Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing. Report all price discrepancies to management

Keep abreast of current and new products. Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked, and maintained. Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor. Assist with loading and off-loading of stock

Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked. Assist with back shopping. Assist in training new staff. Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers. Ensure all out-of-stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out-of-the-stock list. Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved

Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times. Minimize any losses by handling all merchandise carefully. Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs, and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

Strong command of the English language. Presentable. Effective engagement with customers, management, and staff. Trustworthy and honest. Time management

Advantageous:

Bilingual. Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry. Product and category knowledge. Ability to analyze ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking. Report bad/suspicious behavior relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment:

Willing and able to work retail hours. Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to. Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store.

Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 (proof of vaccination certificate). South African citizen. Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem is an equal-opportunity employer.

Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

The Farscape Group operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. We are seeking a Housekeeper at Cle Du Cap (Kirstenhof) to carry out various cleaning duties and to ensure our facilities are in an orderly condition.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout all areas of the facility. Clean designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, etc)

Perform and document routine inspection activities. Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects upon request. Ensure all walkways remain clear and free of debris. Notify management of any repairs required. Mix and dispose of all cleaning solutions appropriately. Follow all health and safety regulations

Experience and knowledge:

1 year of cleaning experience is preferable. Excellent working knowledge of cleaning appliances and their operations. Knowledge regarding the proper use of cleaning/chemical agents. Attention to detail and good communication skills. We will require a written reference in order to proceed with your application

Working Hours: You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, as per the roster from 07h00 until 19h00. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, including public holidays. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.