Fixed Term Cashier - Foreshore

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail pharmacy chain is seeking an experienced Fixed Term Cashier for their stores in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, 6 months of cashier experience, and strong English skills. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate transactions, supporting customer service, and adhering to company policies. The role requires working retail hours and will contribute to a world-class shopping experience.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience in cashier/till operations.
• Presentable and emotionally intelligent.
• Willing to work retail hours and have reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service at point of sale.
• Ensure accuracy in transactions and maintain cash drawers.
• Report customer complaints to management.
• Manage sales, refunds, and payments accurately.

Skills

Computer literate – MS Office

Sound numerical skills

Strong command of the English language

Basic customer service

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Dis‑Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Fixed Term Cashier for their Foreshore Stores in the Cape Town Region. 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

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

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.