Hairstylist

  • Beauty and Wellness
  • Johannesburg
  • 08/21/2024
  • Wage Agreement
  • Full Time
  • Urgent

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.
  • Inform management of damaged or expired stock.
  • Demonstrate and sell styling products to clients.
  • Display shelves must have sufficient products on them according to standard operating procedures.
  • Promote services and promotions such as bleaching, conditioning, treatments, permanent waving, straightening, and tinting of hair in the salon.
  • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your workstation is always clean and tidy.
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
  • Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy.

 

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: