DisChem Vacancies – Trainee Manager-Western Cape

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Trainee Manager at their Western Cape stores. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn the overall store operations under the guidance and supervision of an experienced store manager. As a Trainee Manager, you will perform a wide range of retail operational duties while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Essential Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in retail management disciplines including stock management, cash handling, reporting, expense control, and customer service
• Diploma in Financial/Admin or a relevant 3-year Diploma
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Valid driver’s license
• Own reliable transport

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the processing of stock, including goods in transit, cycle counts, physical stock, and stock adjustments
• Ensure efficient stock flow to the sales floor
• Assist with stock ordering and maintaining correct stock levels, particularly for FMCG, Health, and Beauty
• Help with the planning, implementation, and maintenance of promotional stock displays
• Assist with labeling, pricing, and layout standards adherence
• Support goods receiving and ensure it complies with standard operating procedures
• Participate in ensuring transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns
• Support management in achieving store sales targets
• Collaborate with department heads to meet targets
• Help execute promotions and coordinate with other stores to share knowledge and achieve goals
• Maintain awareness of market trends and competitor activities
• Assist in determining profit and sales objectives, proposing strategies to maintain inventory levels
• Suggest ideas to senior management to increase market share
• Assist in the development of regional retail strategies to expand the customer pool and optimize profitability
• Support with daily cash-ups, reconciliation packs, and related paperwork
• Help schedule point-of-sale operations to ensure efficient service standards
• Assist with monitoring store expenses and managing stock adjustments
• Support in analyzing financial statements and ensuring expenses stay within budget
• Help manage transaction integrity and ensure accurate branch transactions
• Support management in improving cashier service levels and productivity rates
• Assist in controlling overtime and casual staff spending
• Support the store’s internal and external audits
• Assist in handling customer complaints and ensuring a prompt resolution
• Encourage new loyalty sign-ups and assist with manual points processing
• Help with people administration duties, including leave management and staff file management
• Facilitate human resources processes and submissions in compliance with procedures
• Account for the execution of tasks on the workforce management system (KRONOS)
• Assist with the delivery of HR policies and system implementations
• Ensure all required learning programs and assessments are completed
• Maintain a tidy and compliant store in accordance with Dis-Chem standards
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies, standard operating procedures, and health and safety regulations
• Ensure personal appearance aligns with the Dis-Chem uniform policy

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of retail store management disciplines
• Effective communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic financial skills such as GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps, and staff
• Strong analytical skills and time management

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Local travelling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

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