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Dis-Chem (Retail) jobs and careers in South Africa
Dis-Chem operates as a large-format pharmacy and wellness retailer across South Africa, selling prescription medicines, over-the-counter health products, beauty items, supplements, baby goods and health foods. Its customers are everyday shoppers who visit for both medical needs and discretionary wellness purchases.
Nationwide (250+ stores) Johannesburg (Head Office) Cape Town Durban
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What Dis-Chem (Retail) jobs research shows
Dis-Chem operates as a large-format pharmacy and wellness retailer across South Africa, selling prescription medicines, over-the-counter health products, beauty items, supplements, baby goods and health foods. Its customers are everyday shoppers who visit for both medical needs and discretionary wellness purchases.
Locations
Nationwide (250+ stores), Johannesburg (Head Office), Cape Town
Company size
8,000+ (retail side)
Role areas
Sales Assistant, Cashier, Beauty Advisor
Typical pay
R4,500–R40,000/month
Head office
Nationwide (250+ stores)
Founded
1978
What the work may be like
Dis-Chem's large-format stores are well-organised, wellness-focused environments where staff are trained across beauty, pharmacy, health foods, and baby departments. The culture is customer-service intensive with high standards for product knowledge — you'll know your supplements from your skincare.
New store openings happen frequently, making Dis-Chem an unusually dynamic retailer with genuine new positions opening regularly.
Hiring and application process
Candidates interested in retail roles at Dis-Chem apply online through the company’s careers portal or major South African job boards such as PNet and Indeed. Applications are screened for a Matric certificate and any specialist knowledge in wellness, beauty or supplements, after which shortlisted candidates complete telephonic or in-store interviews and basic customer-service assessments.
Reference and criminal-record checks follow, with offers typically issued within three to five weeks. Prepare by studying Dis-Chem’s product categories so you can confidently discuss health, beauty and supplement ranges during interviews.
Who may be a good fit
- Candidates across all provinces with Matric looking for a major retail employer with accessible entry-level roles and on-the-job training with strong earning potential
- Fast-expanding chain — new stores create regular openings and promotion opportunities
- Comprehensive product training across wellness, beauty, and pharmacy
- Competitive salaries above average for South African retail
What candidates should verify
- • High product knowledge expectations — ongoing learning required across many categories
- • Large stores mean physically demanding shifts across multiple departments
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Dis-Chem (Retail)
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
Cosmetic Manager - Gonubie - East London (New Store)
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Store Health Manager - Gonubie - East London (New Store)
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Store Health Manager - The Crescent - Umhlanga (New Store)
UmhlangaFULL TIMEVia careers24
Health Manager - Greystone Crossing - Rustenburg
RustenburgFULL TIMEVia careers24
Cosmetic Manager - Kensington Square - Durban North (New Store)
Durban NorthFULL TIMEVia careers24
Store Health Manager - Kensington Square - Durban North (New Store)
Durban NorthFULL TIMEVia careers24
What to expect
Career areas
Sales Assistant · Cashier · Beauty Advisor · Health Food Consultant · Baby Specialist
Entry guidance
Matric for retail positions; specialist knowledge valued for wellness/beauty
Hiring process
Candidates interested in retail roles at Dis-Chem apply online through the company’s careers portal or major South African job boards such as PNet and Indeed. Applications are screened for a Matric certificate and any specialist knowledge in wellness, beauty or supplements, after which shortlisted candidates complete telephonic or in-store interviews and basic customer-service assessments. Reference and criminal-record checks follow, with offers typically issued within three to five weeks. Prepare by studying Dis-Chem’s product categories so you can confidently discuss health, beauty and supplement ranges during interviews.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- Wellness and health specialisation
- Growing fast — frequent new store openings
- Product training in beauty and wellness
- Competitive salaries