Senior Cashier - Optenhorst, Paarl North

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Paarl is seeking an experienced Senior Cashier for their Optenhorst store. The role requires supporting customer service at the point of sale, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and managing cash flow securely. Candidates should have at least 3 years of cashier experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong communication skills. This position offers a market-related salary, medical aid, and other benefits while requiring willingness to work retail hours.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Minimum 3 years cashier or till operations experience.
• Computer literacy, especially in MS Office.
• Strong command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service at point of sale.
• Record transactions accurately according to company policies.
• Ensure cash is managed securely according to SOPs.
• Address customer queries and complaints.

Skills

Cashier operations

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job title :

Senior Cashier - Optenhorst, Paarl North

Job Location :

Western Cape, Paarl

Deadline :

January 17, 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Senior Cashier for their Optenhorst store, in Paarl North. 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 3 years’ 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

Closing Date 01 January 2026

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