Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Midrand
Job Type: Contract (Fixed-Term)
Closing Date: 04 April 2026
Division: HO Division
Industry: Cosmetics / Retail
Functional Area: Administrative
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
About the Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a leading South African retail pharmacy and beauty group, offering a wide range of healthcare, wellness, and cosmetic products nationwide. The Head Office division plays a vital role in supporting operational efficiency across stores, including financial administration and commission management within the Cosmetics category.
The company is seeking a Cosmetics Admin Manager to oversee commission calculations and administrative processes for all Cosmetics staff across the Group.
Position Overview
The Cosmetic Admin Manager will be responsible for calculating, verifying, and managing commission payments for Cosmetic Managers and Consultants across all stores. The role involves detailed financial administration, data management, reporting, performance analysis, and coordination with Payroll and Debtors departments.
This position requires high accuracy, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage large volumes of data and correspondence within strict deadlines.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 3–5 years’ administration experience
Advantageous
- Financial/Admin Diploma or relevant 3-year qualification
- Management experience
Key Responsibilities
Commission Management & Payroll Coordination
- Maintain and manage the Cosmetic Managers & Consultants Master Data Commission File
- Process staff changes including transfers, dismissals, maternity leave, and store reallocations
- Prepare and finalise monthly commission calculations within 13–15 working days
- Submit accurate commission schedules to Payroll
- Verify and validate commission allocations to ensure correct store/house assignments
- Oversee commission data captured by the Admin Clerk
Sales Analysis & Reporting
- Compile month-end sales figures
- Establish new monthly sales targets for Total Beauty Group
- Generate and distribute Cosmetic Regional month-end printouts
- Conduct post month-end performance analysis (Target vs Actual)
- Calculate applicable incentives in collaboration with senior management
Financial & Debtors Coordination
- Request commission-related invoices
- Submit updated commission schedules to the Debtors Department
- Process cosmetic markdowns and related invoice requests
- Reconcile Total Beauty commission sheets with issued invoices
- Manage supplier salary contribution consultants with the Debtors Department
Data & System Management
- Maintain and update the Beauty Commission Structure across the Group
- Create and maintain cosmetic attribute numbers
- Coordinate system updates via QlikView (three-step process)
- Review and approve Beauty Nomination Forms according to qualifying criteria
- Distribute commission schedules for Namibia house payments
Communication & Administration
- Manage high-volume daily correspondence (200–300 emails)
- Communicate confirmed commission payments to Regional Managers
- Ensure accurate and timeous submission of all documentation
Core Competencies
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Advanced administrative capability
- Ability to manage strict deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to handle high email volumes efficiently
- Professional integrity and confidentiality
- Team collaboration and stakeholder coordination
Special Conditions of Employment
- Occasional travel required
- Reliable transportation
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit record
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
Employment Equity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment aligns with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy. Applications from People with Disabilities are encouraged.
Important Notice
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the official Dis-Chem careers portal before 04 April 2026.
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