Casual Cashier - Berea Pharmacy

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain is seeking a Casual Cashier for their Berea Pharmacy store in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, cash handling skills, and a Grade 12 qualification. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work retail hours. A market-related salary is offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months cashier/till operations experience.
• Computer literate.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to customer service policies.
• Establish professional relationships with customers.
• Process all purchases and payments.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

English communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Cash register

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Casual Cashier - Berea Pharmacy

Location

Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline

December 06, 2025

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Casual Cashier for their Berea Pharmacy store. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world‑class shopping experience.
• Record customer transactions on the Dis‑Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 hour

Job Responsibilities

• 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