Casual Cashier

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is hiring a casual cashier for its Overport store in Berea, KwaZulu-Natal. You will work at the till, helping customers and keeping every transaction accurate and secure.

What you’ll do

• Serve customers at the point of sale and give them a friendly, professional experience.
• Record every sale on the Dis-Chem system, following company policies and standard procedures.
• Process all payments, including cash, bank cards, vouchers and coupons.
• Handle refunds and exchanges, and accept returns only when you are authorised to do so.
• Process loyalty cards, including the partner programmes Dis-Chem works with.
• Look after the cash in your till, put cash in the drop safe as set out in the SOPs, and get supervisor approval for line voids and price changes.
• Report complaints, compliments and suspicious behaviour to your supervisor or store management.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• At least 6 months of cashier or till experience.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Good numerical skills and a strong command of English, written and spoken.
• Basic customer service skills.
• Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
• Reliable transport, or living close to the store.
• South African citizenship.
• A clear credit record and a clear criminal record.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and honesty.
• Advantageous: a third additional language.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who has worked on a till before and likes getting the numbers right. You should be comfortable talking with customers and happy to work shifts that fit retail hours.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate and proof of your till experience ready, such as a reference letter or payslip.
• On your CV, list your till or cash-handling duties and any systems you have used, with approximate dates.
• Show your numerical and customer service skills with a real example, such as balancing a till or solving a customer problem.

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