Dis- Chem | Cashier – Sea Point, Cape Town
Location: Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
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- Point of Sale (POS) Operations: Process cash, credit card, and mobile payments accurately and efficiently.
- Customer Service Excellence: Greet customers warmly, assist with inquiries, and ensure a friendly checkout experience.
- Cash Management: Reconcile the cash register at the start and end of shifts to maintain zero variances.
- Loss Prevention: Adhere strictly to Dis-Chem security policies to reduce fraud, shrinkage, and till point discrepancies.
- Merchandising: Assist with packing shelves and maintaining cleanliness around the till points during quiet periods.
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- Education: Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 months of retail cashier or till operations experience.
- Skills: Basic computer literacy (MS Office), strong mathematical capability, and fluent English communication skills.
- Attributes: High integrity, trustworthiness, and a clean criminal record.
- Availability: Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends, public holidays, and shift rotations.
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- Competitive market-related basic salary.
- Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
- Staff discount on store merchandise.
- In-house training and long-term career growth opportunities within the Dis-Chem group.
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- Official Application Link: Dis-Chem SimplifyHR Vacancy Portal
Job Description
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language
- Basic customer service
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Job Description:
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
- Establish a professional relationship with customers
- Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
- Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
- Be aware of current sales and promotions
- Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
- Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
- Be responsible for cash flow
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
- Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
- Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
- Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
- Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
- Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
- Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
- Address queries regarding store merchandise
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures
Competencies:
Essential:
- In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
- Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Presentable
- Emotional intelligence
- Social awareness
- Accountability
- Problem-solving
- Analyse basic reports
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Third additional language
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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