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Dischem Pharmacies Cashiers 2025
Location: South Africa
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: Not Specified
Salary: market related
Introduction
Dis-Chem Pharmacies, South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy group, is seeking experienced and customer-focused Cashiers to join our in-store team. As a Cashier, you will play a vital role in creating a world-class shopping experience by ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient point-of-sale (POS) operations. You will be the face of the store at checkout, responsible for processing customer transactions while providing excellent service in line with Dis-Chem’s 5-star communication principles.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong numerical skills, proven cashier experience, and a passion for working with people in a fast-paced retail environment.
Minimum Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- At least 6 months’ cashier/till operations experience.
- Computer literate (MS Office proficiency required).
- Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken).
- Customer service experience in a retail environment.
- Willingness and availability to work retail hours, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.
Advantageous:
- Fluency in a third additional language.
- Previous retail environment experience with POS systems.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
As a Cashier, your responsibilities will include:
Customer Service Excellence
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures at all times.
- Build and maintain a professional relationship with customers, ensuring a welcoming environment at the checkout point.
- Respond to customer queries and complaints with patience, escalating issues to the Frontline Supervisor or Store Management where necessary.
- Be knowledgeable about current promotions, sales, and loyalty programmes to effectively assist customers.
Point-of-Sale Operations
- Accurately record and process all customer purchases on the Dis-Chem operating system.
- Handle all accepted payment methods: cash, debit/credit cards, gift vouchers, loyalty cards, coupons, and other approved transactions.
- Ensure correct application of discounts, promotions, and loyalty benefits such as Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards, and eBucks.
- Process refunds, exchanges, and voids strictly according to SOPs, ensuring supervisor approval where required.
- Manage daily cash flow by maintaining an accurate till float and ensuring all monies are balanced.
Cash Handling & Security
- Ensure that all money is securely kept inside the till and that the daily takings are handled confidentially.
- Place cash into the drop safe at required intervals, following Dis-Chem’s security procedures.
- Safeguard your login details (code and password), ensuring that no one else uses your credentials.
- Remain alert to suspicious activity and report potential security risks to management.
Merchandise & Store Support
- Confirm that all outgoing stock, including OTC products, high-value items, and prescriptions, are scanned and fully paid for.
- Address customer queries about store products, promotions, and services.
- Assist with general frontline housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe checkout area.
- Report damaged products, pricing issues, or discrepancies to management.
Competencies & Attributes
Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Technical knowledge: Operating POS systems and cash registers.
- Accuracy & attention to detail: Ensure all transactions are correct, preventing losses and errors.
- Numerical proficiency: Confident in handling money and reconciling totals.
- Communication skills: Clear, professional, and effective verbal and written communication.
- Customer focus: Ability to engage customers positively, handling complaints tactfully.
- Integrity & trustworthiness: Handle sensitive cash transactions with honesty.
- Problem-solving skills: Quickly identify and resolve transaction-related issues.
- Time management: Work efficiently in high-volume environments.
- Emotional intelligence & social awareness: Remain professional under pressure and adapt to different customer personalities.
Desirable Qualities:
- Friendly, approachable, and professional appearance.
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced, high-pressure retail setting.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Special Conditions of Employment
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Clear criminal and credit record.
- Must reside near the store location or have reliable transport.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary (competitive, based on experience).
- Medical aid contribution.
- Provident fund for long-term financial security.
- Staff account with exclusive employee discounts.
Why Join Dis-Chem?
- Industry leader: Join South Africa’s largest and most trusted pharmacy retail group.
- Growth opportunities: Access to training, upskilling, and potential career progression within Dis-Chem.
- Inclusive environment: Work in a diverse, customer-focused culture.
- Make a difference: Play a direct role in delivering healthcare and retail excellence to millions of customers daily.
Application Process
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply by submitting:
- A comprehensive CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
Note: If you do not hear back within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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