Casual Cashier - Woodburn Square

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Casual Cashier to support customer service at the point of sale, ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Candidates must have Grade 12 and a minimum of 6 months cashier experience. This role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work retail hours. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months' experience in cashier or till operations.
• Sound command of the English language.
• Willing and able to work retail hours.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service at point of sale.
• Handle cash flow and payments securely.
• Report customer complaints to management.

Skills

Customer service skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title : Casual Cashier - Woodburn Square

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline : October 03, 2025

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires casual cashier for their Woodburn Square. 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

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

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

• 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

Closing Date19September 2025

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