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: