Casual Cashier

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a casual cashier for its store in Cornubia, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The role is about running tills accurately and giving customers a friendly, professional service at the point of sale.

What you’ll do

• Record every customer transaction on the Dis-Chem system, following company policies and standard procedures.
• Take all payments, including cash, bank cards, vouchers and coupons, and keep the cash in the till safe and secure.
• Process loyalty cards, including partner programmes such as Discovery Health, Medihelp, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks.
• Handle refunds and returns only when you are authorised, and get your supervisor to approve and sign off any line voids or price changes.
• Scan and pay for all items and scripts that leave the store, and send customer complaints and compliments to your frontline supervisor or store management.
• Follow Dis-Chem’s security rules, watch for suspicious behaviour and report it, and keep your login code and password private.
• Answer basic questions about store products, sales and promotions.

What you need

• Grade 12 / matric.
• At least 6 months’ experience in cashier or till operations.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Sound numerical skills.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• 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.
• A third additional language (advantageous).

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who already has some till experience and enjoys working with people. You should be careful with numbers, honest with cash, and happy to work shifts that follow retail hours.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate and proof of your till or cashier experience ready, such as a reference letter or payslip.
• On your CV, list the till systems you have used and the number of months you worked in each role.
• Show your accuracy and customer service with a short example, such as how you handled a cash shortage or a difficult customer.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard back within two weeks after the closing date, treat your application as unsuccessful.