Shop Assistant Cashier

About this role

Clicks Group is looking for a Shop Assistant Cashier for its store in Richards Bay. The job focuses on running the till smoothly, looking after customers and keeping the shop floor neat and well stocked.

What you’ll do

• Scan goods accurately, take payment and process clubcard rewards at the point of sale.
• Handle cash safely at all times.
• Tell customers about the clubcard and sign up new members to help the store reach its targets.
• Share current promotions with customers so they know about the deals on offer.
• Greet customers in a friendly, professional way and act as a positive face of the brand.
• Keep merchandise, shelves and the store tidy in line with visual merchandising standards.
• Stay up to date on products, ranges and promotions so you can answer customer questions correctly.

What you need

• Grade 12 (essential).
• Basic maths skills for quick, correct calculations.
• Maths and English at 50% or higher in Grade 12 (advantageous).
• Experience in a customer-facing role in a retail or FMCG store (advantageous).
• Some understanding of retail, merchandising, promotions and stock control.
• Good communication skills and a strong focus on the customer.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who enjoys talking to people and likes a busy, hands-on shop environment. You should be accurate with numbers and comfortable working with cash. If you have worked in a shop before, that will help, but it is not strictly required.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric or Grade 12 certificate and ID document ready to upload or show.
• On your CV, list any till, cash-handling or customer service work, even if it was part-time or informal.
• Give a short example of a time you helped a customer or solved a problem, so the interviewer can see your service skills.