Sales Assistant – Baby City Table Bay Jobs

Job Description

Dis-Chem Baby City is looking for a Sales Assistant for its store in Table Bay. The main goal of this role is to help customers with excellent service. Duties include keeping stock levels right, handling payments at the point of sale, and maintaining high standards for product displays.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in retail

Advantageous:

• Certification in Retail Business Management

Role and Responsibilities

• Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock, and expired stock to management.
• Help with counting stock files and general stocktaking.
• Assist with loading and off-loading stock when needed.
• Identify and report damaged or expired stock right away to management.
• Flatten boxes after unpacking stock and take them to the designated area.
• Make sure full ranges of products are always on the shelves and neatly presented.
• Check stock on shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell-by date.
• Restock merchandise as needed to support maximum sales.
• Ensure displays, labels, and pricing are correct, and report any price issues to management.
• Stay updated on new products to help customers effectively.
• Handle all merchandise carefully to avoid losses.
• Build stable displays on time for promotions.
• Implement monthly promotions well to boost sales.
• Put up posters and signage in time for promotions.
• Place promotional tickets, price tickets, posters, etc., within the expected time frame.
• Remove promotional stock immediately after promotions end.
• Manage cash flow accurately and follow proper cash handling procedures.
• Process all purchases: receive, verify, and handle payments like cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and others.
• Scan and ensure payment for all outgoing stock, items, or scripts.
• Process all loyalty cards, including those from partner programs.
• Build professional relationships with customers and offer friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Handle all customer stock queries and resolve them.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of English
• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• Problem-solving skills
• Trustworthy and honest
• Good time management
• Customer service skills
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and numerical skills

Special Conditions of Employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary

Closing Date: 03 November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ careers portal.