In short
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting a Receiving Clerk for Mooirivier Junction in Potchefstroom, North West. The clerk checks physical deliveries against invoices, scans and captures incoming goods, processes supplier returns and credit notes, logs warehouse claims and keeps stock moving from receiving to the shop floor. Applicants need Matric, numerical and analytical ability, receiving-administration knowledge, reliable transport or nearby residence, and the fitness to move boxes heavier than 20 kg.
What you will actually do
- Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures.
- Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs.
- Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
- Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition.
- Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system.
- Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor.
- Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs.
- Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational.
- Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
- Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff.
- Sound analytical skills.
- Heavy lifting + 20kg.
- Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes ( + 20kg).
- Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store.
- South African citizen.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Advantageous, but not compulsory
- Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience.
- Operating of the stock rotating system.
What the first requirement means
Receiving knowledge means understanding how physical stock, invoices, scans, credit notes and supplier returns must agree. The advert also makes the physical demand explicit: applicants must be fit enough to lift and move boxes weighing more than 20 kg.
What makes this role different
This role sits at the control point between delivery vehicles, store records and saleable stock. A quantity, product variant or condition mismatch must be identified before goods move to the floor, while refused deliveries and supplier returns need the correct paperwork. The work therefore combines physical handling with same-day system accuracy.
How to apply
- Compare your CV with the verified requirements for Receiving Clerk - Mooirivier Junction and use the exact qualification, licence and experience details you can prove.
- Open the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited vacancy page and confirm the title, Potchefstroom location and current closing status.
- Complete Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's application form for Receiving Clerk - Mooirivier Junction and upload only the documents requested for this vacancy.
- Save the submission confirmation together with employer reference 195204.
Decide before you apply
This vacancy may suit a careful Matric holder who can compare quantities and product details, communicate with suppliers and store staff, and alternate between computer-based capturing and hands-on stock movement.
It may not suit someone who cannot work retail hours, lacks reliable transport or nearby accommodation, or cannot safely perform the stated heavy lifting. Clear credit and criminal records are also listed by the employer.
Make your CV specific
Use a truthful school, retail, warehouse or volunteer example showing how you checked numbers or items against a list, recorded a discrepancy and kept an area orderly. State the setting accurately and never turn informal exposure into invented employment.
Prepare one example of catching a quantity or condition mismatch and one of completing repetitive records accurately under time pressure. Explain the check you used and who you informed when something did not match.
Current market context
For this Receiving Clerk - Mooirivier Junction role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited JobMoja currently tracks 0 other verified operations & logistics opportunities in North West and 71 other active entry-level job listings nationally. None of the comparable records contains standardised, source-disclosed pay data. We therefore do not publish a salary median or estimate for this role.
Questions people ask
What will the Receiving Clerk check when stock arrives?
The official advert says the clerk checks deliveries against invoices for quantity, product variant and condition. Accepted goods must be scanned and captured accurately, while unordered or damaged items are returned using the required credit-note process.
Do I need Matric for this Dis-Chem vacancy?
Yes. Grade 12 or Matric is listed as a requirement. The employer also asks for numerical and analytical skills, receiving-administration knowledge, strong English and effective communication with suppliers, managers, representatives and staff.
Is this a physically demanding receiving job?
Yes. Dis-Chem states that applicants must be physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes weighing more than 20 kg. The position also includes maintaining the receiving area and keeping storerooms orderly.
Where is this Receiving Clerk position based?
The vacancy is at Mooirivier Junction in Potchefstroom, North West. The advert requires reliable transport or residence close to the store, so check the journey and retail-hour availability before submitting an application.
When does the vacancy close and where should I apply?
The official Dis-Chem recruitment page gives 4 August 2026 as the closing date and 195204 as the vacancy reference. Apply on that employer-controlled page and keep your submission confirmation; JobMoja does not process applications.
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