Cashier

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a cashier for its Baywest store in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The job is about running the till and giving customers a good experience at the checkout.

What you’ll do

• Serve customers at the point of sale and keep the service friendly and professional.
• Record every transaction on the Dis-Chem system, following company rules and procedures. Accuracy matters here, and fraud must be avoided.
• Take payments of all kinds, including cash, bank cards, vouchers and coupons. Process refunds and returns when you are allowed to.
• Look after the till. Keep cash safe, drop extra cash in the safe as set out in the procedures, and get your supervisor to approve any line voids or price changes.
• Process loyalty cards, including the partner programmes Dis-Chem works with.
• Pass customer complaints and compliments to your supervisor or store management. Report anything suspicious.
• Know the current sales and promotions, and answer simple questions about products in the store.

What you need

• Grade 12 / matric.
• At least 6 months’ experience working a cashier or till.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Good numerical skills.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Basic customer service skills.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Reliable transport, or living close to the store.
• South African citizen, with a clear credit record and criminal record.
• Advantageous: a third additional language.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who enjoys working with the public and likes getting cash and numbers right. You should be honest, careful with money, and happy to work shifts that follow retail hours.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate and proof of your till experience ready, such as a previous employer’s letter or reference.
• Put your till and cash-handling experience near the top of your CV. Name the systems you have used.
• Show your numerical and customer service skills with short, real examples from past work.