ER Graduate

The Programme 

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources (Employee Relations) Graduate. The candidate will be required to assist with administrating COIDA claims; provident fund claims, capturing data on excel spread sheets and taking minutes in various forums.

What You Will Do 

• Identify and maintain various types of records relevant to the department according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures. 
• Ensure to conduct work in line with Dis-Chem and industry professional standard. 
• Maintain existing information systems for the department, and be able to report on these if needed. 
• Familiarize oneself on a constant basis with the Dis-Chem structures and its various departments to facilitate operational effectiveness of the department. 
• Execute instructions that were received from superiors on a daily basis according to set guidelines. 
• Maintain effective working relationships and communication with colleagues. 
• Keep informed of current affairs related to the retail industry and own departments functioning. 
• Maintain good working relationships with external clients.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients in a verbal and written manner when applicable. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• LLB Degree, Diploma or Degree in Human Resource, Industrial Relations or any related qualification. 
• Grade 12/Matric Certificate. 
• 1-2 years relevant experience. 
• Human Resource knowledge. 
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• English - Read, write and speak well. 
• Trustworthy and Honest. 
• Have an internal willingness to assist and help others. 
• Pay attention to detail. 
• Handling information with extreme confidentiality. 
• Be deadline driven. 
• Be able to interpret various information. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business unit functions and duties and act accordingly. 
• 2nd Additional language. 
• Initiative in improving existing processes. 
• South African citizen. 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit record.