DIS-CHEM: COSMETICS LEARNERSHIPS 2023

 

Dis-Chem: Cosmetics Learnerships 2023

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites unemployed people to apply for Cosmetics Learnership programme

Apply for Dis-Chem Cosmetics Learnerships 2023

Closing Date: Vary for each learnership

Location: Various Locations, South Africa

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Matric – Grade 12 and or Higher Certificates with a minimum of 50% for Math Lit
• Passionate about cosmetics and beauty
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Advantage:

  • Previous working experience within the retail industry
  • Driver’s License and own transport
  • SAP experience

  Function and Duties:

  • Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock and unpacking stock as it arrives.
  • Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent any losses.
  • Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
  • Demonstrate products through, makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions or activities.
  • Give advice to customers but do not force customers to change their preferable brand.
  • Maintain expired and damage stock by adhering to stock rotation processes and procedures.
  • Assist with the counting of stock files and general stock taking when needed.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, merchandising and displays must be maintained in both the window area and throughout the store.
  • Present displays in an attractive manner.
  • Ensure full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times.
  • Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
  • All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
  • Mark merchandise and maintain displays according to Dis-Chem standards.
  • Report all price discrepancies to management.
  • Process payment at a Cosmetic Department Point of Sales (POS).
  • Implement promotional activities according to business needs.
  • Resolve customer queries / complaints.
  • Work towards achieving sales targets for different vendors and brands within the Cosmetics Department.
  • Keep updated with in-depth knowledge regarding existing and new products, brands and the retail industry.
  • Ensure bookings for Salon appointments are made correctly.
  • Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions.

  • Competencies:

    Essential:

    • English – Read, write and speak well
    • Persuasive communication
    • Interpersonal skills – customer service
    • Team orientated
    • Time management skills
    • Trustworthy and honest
    • Basic Financial Skills
    • Understanding customer needs
    • Creative thinking
    • Target and deadline driven
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Attention to detail

    • Advantageous:

      • 2^nd Additional Language
      • Ability to understand stock reports and sales

      Special conditions of employment:

      • South African citizen
      • MIE – Clear Criminal and Credit Record
      • Driver’s license or own reliable transport
      • Be able and willing to work retail hours

      • Remuneration and benefits:

        • Stipend

        How to apply

        Apply online

        ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.