Derick
Health Consultant – Vitamins and Supplements at Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location: Sandton
Store: Fourways
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 Fourways store in the Health Department.
This role is focused on vitamins, supplements, and health products. The successful candidate will assist customers with health-related product advice while promoting Dis-Chem’s Health Focus product range through excellent customer service and strong product knowledge.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about wellness, nutrition, supplements, 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 exceptional customer service
- Achieving sales and promotional targets
- Maintaining merchandising and stock presentation standards
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum 6 months’ sales experience in a vitamins or health environment
- Strong English communication skills
- Basic computer literacy (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 qualification
- Retail sales experience
- Experience in 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 vitamins and supplements
- Deliver high levels of customer care
- Promote health products and special offers
- Achieve monthly sales targets
Merchandising and Stock Control
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring shelves are fully stocked
- Maintaining attractive product displays
- Implementing promotional displays
- Monitoring stock levels
- Reporting pricing discrepancies
Administrative Duties
The consultant will also:
- Follow Health Department procedures
- Assist with stock control processes
- Support weekly returns and inventory activities
- Keep updated with new products and product ranges
Competencies Required
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Sales and Customer Service Skills
- Strong customer interaction abilities
- Personal selling skills
- Ability to build customer trust
- Confidence in promoting products
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
- Honest and trustworthy
- Well-organised
- A team player
- Good at time management
- Customer-focused
Advantageous Skills
- Product knowledge in vitamins and supplements
- Bilingual communication abilities
- Stock control understanding
Physical and Employment Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
- Comfortable with lifting, bending, 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 incentives
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account benefits
Why Join Dis-Chem Pharmacies?
This opportunity provides valuable experience in the health and wellness retail industry while working for one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy and retail brands.
Benefits include:
- Exposure to health and wellness products
- Retail sales and customer service experience
- Career growth opportunities
- Performance-based commission earnings
- Professional development within the retail healthcare industry
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 candidates do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
