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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, south of Johannesburg, we have 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 ensure that our employees receive the support necessary to excel and develop personally.
Our strategy is built around a pharmacy-first approach, ensuring that we have a Dispensary in all our 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 along with 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 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 and received the Leisure Options Readers Awards in 2014, being 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, family, and friends.
"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 amazing, as are my colleagues. I am very excited about what the future holds for me at Dis-Chem."
"I love working at Dis-Chem as it is a great learning environment. My colleagues inspire me to provide excellent customer service, maintain a high level of integrity, and commit to our work."
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."