Dis-Chem is hiring across stores, clinics, distribution centres, and head office. Below are the closest deadlines, where the bulk of jobs are, and the exact steps to apply.
Closest Deadlines (Apply Today/This Week)
| Role | Closes |
|---|---|
| Receiving Clerk – Beacon Bay (East London) | 02 Oct 2025 |
| Store Cleaner (Fixed Term) – Baywest Mall (Gqeberha) | 02 Oct 2025 |
| Receiving Clerk – Pearls (Umhlanga) | 02 Oct 2025 |
| Clinic Practitioner – Fourways (Midrand) | 04 Oct 2025 |
| Casual Cashier – Middelburg (MP) | 05 Oct 2025 |
| Casual Frontshop Assistant – Pearls (Durban) | 06 Oct 2025 |
| Pharmacist – Wonderpark (Pretoria) | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Health Consultant – Waterfall (Midrand) | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant – Jean Ave (Centurion) | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant – Majik Forest / Panorama / Parelberg (WC) | 03 Oct 2025 |
Submit now, then keep applying to backups. Dis-Chem moves fast near month-end.
High-Volume Entry Roles (Various Locations)
Cashier / Senior Cashier / Casual Cashier
Ballito, Baywest, Berea Pharmacy (EL), Cape Road, Cosmo City, Kyalami, Meadowdale, Middelburg, Piet Retief, Queenswood, Richards Bay, and more.
Frontshop Assistant / Retail Store Assistant
Boardwalk Mall, Highland Mews, Phoenix Plaza, Toti Centre, Aloe Pharmacy, Cape Road.
Store Cleaner (Fixed Term)
Baywest, Hemmingways, Kenilworth, Phoenix Plaza, Blue Route.
What you need: Matric, strong customer service, till accuracy, weekend/shift readiness.
Clinics & Pharmacy (Healthcare Track)
Clinic Nurse/Practitioner & Locums
Canal Walk, Fourways, Hermanus, Menlyn, Nicolway, Festival Mall, Parelberg (new), Piketberg, Phoenix Plaza (new), Bedford Crossing (new), Village View, Witbank, Midlands Mall, Westown Square, Westville Junction, Graafwater, Sea Point.
Pharmacists & Intern Pharmacists
Active across Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN, Limpopo, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga.
Examples with deadlines soon: Phoenix Plaza (08 Oct), Cresta (31 Oct), Village View (17 Oct), Carnival Mall (22 Oct), Northgate (31 Oct).
Intern hubs include Claremont, Cornubia, Benoni, Randburg (multiple), Haasendal, Linksfield, N1 City, Paarl Mall, Polokwane (2 sites), The Glen, Valley Hyper, Nicolway, Norwood, Okavango, Willowbridge, Vaal Mall, Krugersdorp, Bloemfontein.
What you need (typical): SAPC registration (or intern eligibility), dispensing systems familiarity, patient service, vaccination and primary care skills for clinic roles.
Beauty & Salon (Therapists, Nail Techs, Salon Leads)
Roles across Benmore, Midrand, Rustenburg, Meadowdale, Boksburg, Cape Town plus Travelling Therapist/Technician.
What you need: Relevant beauty/nail qualification, treatments proficiency, retail product knowledge, sales targets comfort.
DC, Logistics & Merchandising
KZN DC – New Germany: Dispatch Controller, Driver (Code 10), Inbound Clerk, Night Shift Manager.
Longmeadow (Edenvale): Inventory Supervisor (Day).
TLC (Delmas) head office ops: Junior Merch Planner, National Field Service Manager, Store Signage Admin, Finance.
What you need: DC systems, picking/receiving, merchandising basics, shift work readiness; for planning, strong Excel + forecasting.
Head Office & Finance (Midrand/Delmas focus)
Accounts Receivable Debtors Administrator (Midrand) – 31 Oct
Accounts Receivable Supervisor (Midrand) – 30 Oct
Finance Manager – Delmas (posted Midrand) – 31 Oct
Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst (Midrand) – 31 Oct
Category Buyer (Midrand) – 10 Oct
What you need: Solid Excel/ERP, reconciliation, collections leadership (AR), forecasting models, supplier negotiation (Buyer).
Learnerships, Interns, Trainee Managers
Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3)
Cape Town (West Coast) – 31 Oct, Northern Cape, Paarl – 31 Oct.
Pharmacist Intern
Multiple sites nationwide (most close 16 or 21 Oct).
Trainee Manager (Pipeline)
Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg South, Vaal Area, Welkom, Westrand, Western Cape talent pool.
| Programme | Where/By When |
|---|---|
| Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3) | WC West Coast / Paarl by 31 Oct |
| Pharmacist Intern | Major metros & hubs by 16 or 21 Oct |
| Trainee Manager (Pipeline) | Multiple regions through Jan 2026 |
Learnerships and trainee tracks are competitive. See more learnerships here.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Open the Dis-Chem Careers portal. Search by province first, then role family.
- Read the advert. Note closing date, location, shift pattern, registration requirements (SAPC for pharmacy).
- Prepare a one-page CV for entry roles; two pages for technical/managerial. Save as PDF:
Name_Surname_Role.pdf. - Tailor 4–6 bullets to the advert’s keywords: customer service, till accuracy, stock counts, shrink control, vaccination, SAP, Excel, forecasting, etc.
- Apply and set alerts. After submitting, enable email alerts for your province + role.
Minimum Requirements (By Track)
| Track | You’ll Need |
|---|---|
| Cashier / Frontshop / Retail Assistant | Matric, customer service, basic maths, weekends/holidays, cash handling. |
| Clinic Practitioner / Nurse | Nursing qualification, SANC registration, vaccinations/primary care, retail clinic pace. |
| Pharmacist / Intern / Post-Basic PA | Degree or internship eligibility, SAPC registration, dispensary systems, patient counselling. |
| Beauty / Nails / Salon | Accredited beauty/nail qualification, retail product knowledge, sales targets. |
| DC & Logistics | Warehouse systems, receiving/dispatch, shift work, code 10 (for drivers). |
| Finance / AR / Analyst / Buyer | Advanced Excel, ERP, reconciliations or forecasting, category buying/vendor management. |
Get Shortlisted Faster
- Put the job title at the top of your CV: “Cashier – Eastern Cape” or “Clinic Practitioner – KZN”.
- Quantify wins: “AHT 240s, 90% QA”, “Stock loss at 0.7%”, “OTIF 97%”, “Cycle counts 100% on time”.
- Upload PDF only, no photos, no Word art.
- Apply to nearby stores/DCs first. Transfer later once inside.
- For pharmacy/clinic, include registration numbers and current CPD.
- For planning/analyst, show Excel formulas, SQL basics, forecast accuracy.
Not Qualified Yet? Upskill Quickly
- Retail & Customer Service: Short courses at Boston City Campus (boston.co.za) or your local TVET College (tvetcolleges.co.za).
- Pharmacy Support: Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant pathways at accredited providers; confirm SAPC accreditation.
- Clinic Skills: Primary care / vaccination upskilling via accredited nursing CPD providers.
- Forecasting/Analytics: Free Excel + data courses (e.g., Microsoft Learn), paid short courses through universities (GetSmarter/IIE).
Apply Now
- Prioritise the closest deadlines above.
- Keep applying to a second and third choice in the same province.
- Save your CV and cover points so you can re-submit fast.
