Dis-Chem Pharmacies Graduate Internship Programme South Africa 2022

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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Graduate Internship Programme South Africa 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

14 March 2022.

Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

Locations: Midrand, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is offering a Supply Chain & Logistics Graduate Internship opportunity to Logistics graduates. The position will require that graduates assist in achieving operational excellence within the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre incorporating functions in the following areas: Dispatch, Inventory, Mezzanine, Inbound and Outbound.
 

Roles and responsibilities of the programme:

  • Ensuring optimal route and space planning to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives.
  • Ensuring routing of vehicles to ensure optimum utilisation and vehicle turnaround times.
  • Ensuring accurate administration for transactional excellence.
  • Ensuring accurate record-keeping of all stock coming in and leaving the department.
  • Maintaining stock rotation on an inventory based on FEFO (first entry, First out) principle.
  • Optimising planning and forecasting of department resources to meet the daily strategic objective defined by the number of orders in the system.
  • Conducting picking, replenishment and procurement.
  • Assisting with Outbound department planning.
  • Ensuring accurate receiving of stock within the warehouse.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must have a clear MIE, clear criminal and credit record
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transport
  • Must have completed Matric/ Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
  • Must have completed a Degree in either of these fields: Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or a related field
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of all Transport and Logistics and related distribution processes (theoretical and practical)
  • Must be fluent in English (able to read, write and speak English)
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must be trustworthy and honest
  • Must be a self-starter
  • Must be a diligent and accurate
  • Must pay close attentive to detail
  • Must be deadline orientated
  • Must have good time management skills
  • Advantageous: fluent in a second Additional language
  • Advantageous: knowledge of relevant EWM SAP warehouse management computer package

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Supply Chain & Logistics Graduate Programme (Midrand, Gauteng)
 

Submit these documents with your application:

  • Full Curriculum Vitae
  • Profile photograph (head and shoulders)
  • Certified copy of your ID document
  • Certified copy of your drivers license
  • Certified copy of Matric certificate

 

Please note:

  • Successful candidates will be contacted only.
  • If you do not hear back from Dis-Chem Pharmacies within 2 weeks of the application deadline, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
  • Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Dis-Chem supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME:

Dis-Chem was formed in the year 1978 by recently qualified pharamacists, Ivan and Lynette Saltzman, when they opened their first retail pharmacy in Mondeor, Johannesburg, South Africa. In 1984 the second retail pharmacy opened at the Randridge Mall in Randburg, Johannesburg.

It wasn't until the late 1980s that Dis-Chem started expanding its offering of non-pharmaceutical products and opened a third retail pharmacy. Today, Dis-Chem prides themselves on offering healthy foods, sport supplements, health and well-being products, and beauty products.
 

CONTACT THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this programme, please contact Dis-Chem Pharmacies directly:
Head office telephone number: 011 589 2200
Contact form: https://www.dischem.co.za/contact-us