The Dis-Chem Group is South Africa's fastest-growing pharmaceutical retail group with operations in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Founded in 1978 with one store in Mondeor, Johannesburg, it has since grown to over 200 stores.
Our Head Office is based in Midrand, Johannesburg, employing over 18,500 full-time and part-time employees. We believe that in today's dynamic and continuously changing world, our human capital differentiates us from our competitors. We provide training to support our employees in their work and personal development.
Our strategy is built around a pharmacy-first approach, meaning every store includes a dispensary to service customers at any time. As a leading specialist in beauty, healthy food, sports supplements, health, and well-being, we offer a wide range of products and expert advice. Our brand is synonymous with excellent customer service, and we pride ourselves on being a destination discount brand following an Everyday Low Price ("EDLP") strategy.
In 2016, Dis-Chem was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is still managed by its founders, Ivan and Lynette Saltzman, who serve as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, respectively.
We have been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review and voted as the Best Pharmacy, Best Medical Supply Store, and Best Health Store in The Star Your Choice and Pretoria News Readers Survey.
In 2020, the Group was recognized as the winners of the Best Pharmacy, Best Health Shop, and Best Toiletry Store in The Star's Readers' Choice Awards. Furthermore, we were voted as the coolest Health and Beauty Specialist in the 2016/2018 Sunday Times Generation Next Awards. In 2014, we received the Leisure Options Readers Awards and were voted the best pharmacy brand by Readers Digest SA.
Our social responsibility program is managed through the Dis-Chem Foundation, aiming to provide care and support to improve the lives of individuals while relieving the burden on communities, family, and friends.
What Our People SayVusi Sithole Frontline Supervisor "Our company slogan is that of "Pharmacists who care," and this is embedded in how the company treats its employees. Our work environment is filled with opportunities, which are evident amongst my colleagues."
"I am fulfilled in my role as I provide excellent customer service daily, which I am passionate about. My colleagues are caring, and I learn a lot from them. I see myself growing at Dis-Chem as there are various learning and growth opportunities."
"I love working at Dis-Chem as it satisfies my need for growth and self-development. I am reminded every day WHY I do what I do. The working environment is as amazing as my colleagues. I am very excited about what the future holds for me at Dis-Chem."
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