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Health Consultant – Vitamins and Supplements at Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location: Pretoria
Store: Raslouw
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
About the Opportunity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a professional and customer-focused Health Consultant to join its Raslouw store in the Health Department.
This role focuses on vitamins, supplements, and wellness products. The successful candidate will assist customers with product recommendations while promoting Dis-Chem’s Health Focus range through excellent customer service and effective sales techniques.
This opportunity is suitable for individuals passionate about health, nutrition, supplements, wellness, and retail sales.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Health Consultant will be responsible for:
- Promoting and selling health and wellness products
- Assisting customers with vitamins and supplement recommendations
- Delivering outstanding customer service
- Achieving sales targets
- Maintaining merchandising and stock presentation standards
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum 6 months’ experience in a vitamins or health-related sales environment
- Strong English communication skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Willingness to work retail hours
Advantageous Qualifications and Experience
The following will be beneficial:
- BSc Biomedicine qualification
- BSc Biotechnology qualification
- Health-related qualifications
- Retail sales experience
- Experience with vitamins, supplements, or health foods
- Ability to speak a second language commonly spoken in the area
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service and Sales
The successful candidate will:
- Assist customers professionally
- Recommend suitable health products
- Provide high levels of customer care
- Promote specials and promotional products
- Achieve team, brand, and vendor sales targets
Merchandising and Stock Control
Responsibilities include:
- Keeping shelves stocked and organised
- Maintaining attractive displays
- Monitoring stock levels
- Reporting pricing discrepancies
- Implementing promotional displays and merchandising material
Administrative Duties
The consultant will also:
- Follow Health Department procedures
- Assist with stock monitoring and returns
- Support effective department operations
- Stay informed about new product lines and health products
Competencies Required
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Sales and Customer Service Skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Personal selling skills
- Ability to build trust with customers
- Confidence in promoting products
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
- Honest and trustworthy
- Well-organised
- A strong team player
- Good at time management
- Customer-focused
Advantageous Skills
- Product knowledge in vitamins and supplements
- Bilingual communication skills
- Stock control knowledge
Physical and Employment Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
- Comfortable with bending, lifting, climbing, and moving stock
- Willing to work retail hours
- South African citizens
- In possession of clear criminal and credit records
- In possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transport
Salary and Benefits
Dis-Chem Pharmacies offers:
- Market-related salary
- Commission opportunities
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account benefits
Why Join Dis-Chem Pharmacies?
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the growing health and wellness retail industry while working for one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy retailers.
Benefits include:
- Career growth opportunities
- Retail sales experience
- Exposure to wellness and supplement products
- Performance-based commission earnings
- Professional development in customer service and retail healthcare
Employment Equity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and supports Employment Equity and Transformation initiatives. Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged.
Important Notice
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
If applicants do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
