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, we have grown to over 200 stores today.
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 world, our human capital differentiates us from competitors. We provide training to ensure our employees have the support to excel in their work and develop individually.
Our strategy is built around a pharmacy-first approach, ensuring that we have a Dispensary in all stores to service customers at any time. As a leading specialist in beauty, healthy food, sports supplements, health, and well-being, we offer the widest ranges in these categories and expert advice. The 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 are the 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 programme is managed through the Dis-Chem Foundation, which aims to provide care and support to improve the lives of individuals while relieving the burden on communities, families, and friends.
What Our People Say "I love working at Dis-Chem as it is a great learning environment. My colleagues inspire me with their commitment to excellent customer service and integrity."
"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, seeing various learning and growth opportunities."
Clinic Sister: "I love working at Dis-Chem because every day I get to live my dream of being a Clinic Sister. Serving a diverse client base has taught me valuable lessons, which has been an absolute joy."
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