Are you passionate about beauty, cosmetics, and customer service? Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is offering an exciting Retail Cosmetics Learnership (NQF 3) across branches in South Africa. This opportunity is designed to help young people kick-start their careers in retail while gaining valuable workplace experience in sales and cosmetics.
About the Dis-Chem Cosmetics Learnership
The Retail Cosmetics Learnership gives participants the chance to develop essential retail and customer service skills. Learners will receive training in stock control, merchandising, promotions, and sales, while working directly with leading cosmetic and beauty brands. This programme is ideal for individuals who want to build a career in the retail sector with one of South Africa’s most respected pharmacy groups.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Matric / Grade 12 qualification
- Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Advantageous Skills and Experience
- Previous work experience in the beauty or cosmetics environment
Key Responsibilities
As a learner in this programme, your duties will include:
Stock Control
- Ensuring all stock is fresh, undamaged, and within sell-by dates
- Keeping shelves fully stocked and neatly presented
- Participating in regular stock takes and reporting shortages or damages
- Rotating stock according to company procedures
- Maintaining a clean and organized storeroom
Merchandising
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and product displays
- Presenting merchandise in an attractive and customer-friendly way
- Assisting with cosmetic demonstrations, makeovers, and promotions
- Ensuring correct pricing and labeling of all items
- Helping with stock loading and off-loading when needed
Customer Service
- Assisting customers with friendly, professional advice
- Processing payments at the Cosmetics Department tills
- Handling customer queries promptly and effectively
- Supporting sales targets by promoting products and providing product knowledge
Competencies Required
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Listening and interpersonal skills
- Basic financial understanding
- Trustworthiness and honesty
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to manage time and tasks independently
- Computer skills
Conditions of Employment
- South African citizenship
- Clear criminal and credit record (MIE screening)
- Ability to work retail and flexi-hours, including weekends and holidays
Remuneration and Benefits
Learners will receive a monthly stipend while completing the programme.
Employment Equity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be applied during the recruitment process, and preference may be given to candidates from designated groups and individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply for the Dis-Chem Pharmacies Learnership 2025
Applications must be submitted online via the official Dis-Chem careers portal. Choose the branch location most suitable for you from the available options below:
- APPLY FOR DIS-CHEM LEARNERSHIP IN WESTERN CAPE
- APPLY FOR DIS-CHEM LEARNERSHIP IN KZN
- APPLY FOR DIS-CHEM LEARNERSHIP IN NORTHERN CAPE
- APPLY FOR DIS-CHEM LEARNERSHIP IN PAARL WESTERN CAPE
- APPLY FOR DIS-CHEM LEARNERSHIP IN RICHARDSBAY
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
