Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ branch in Cornubia has an opportunity available for a qualified Hair Stylist to provide a range of hair care services, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling and blow-drying as well as ensure salon product inventory is sufficient.

Minimum Requirements
Essential:

•  Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Hairdressing
• Previous Hair Stylist experience
• Knowledge of the chemical composition and properties of the substances used and the chemical processes the substances may undergo (i.e. understanding chemical reactions, production techniques and disposal methods).
• Basic understanding of mathematics

Job Description:

• Analyse clients’ hair, facial features and needs to determine beauty treatments and advise clients on hair care needs.
• Trim, cut and shave hair, beards, mustaches and sideburns using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
• Create hairstyles for formal events.
• Adhere to the proper application procedures when using curlers, hot irons, curling irons, hair colour, dye, and tint.
• Ensure accurate application of scalp massage techniques when washing a client’s hair.
• Attend supplier training and meetings as scheduled by management and Head Office.
• Learn and perfect new hairstyles and techniques.
• Keep up to date with the latest hair and beauty trends in the industry.
• Greet and attend to clients walking into the salon and communicate with clients via email and telephone when needed.
• Ensure clients that are waiting are happy and comfortable by giving them a magazine and/ or refreshments.
• Give clients advice and product information about the hair care products the salon has on offer.
• Demonstrate and sell styling products to clients.
• Promote services and promotions such as bleaching, conditioning, treatments, permanent waving, straightening and tinting of hair in the salon.
• General salon administration such as maintenance and management of the appointment calendar and client records.
• Perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls and making appointments.
• Conduct regular stock takes of salon stock, report low stock levels as well as damaged and expired stock to management.
• Escalate all unresolved customer compliments and complaints to management.

Competencies: 
Essential: 

• Fluent communication in English (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Technical skills – operating a cash register
• Numerical skills – basic mathematics 

Special conditions of employment:

• South African or valid work permit
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport 

Remuneration and benefits: 

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. 



Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.