Cashier – Shelly Centre (New Store)
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 17 April 2026
Closing Date: 01 May 2026
Job Details
Division: Retail
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
Industry: FMCG
Job Functional Area: Sales
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for experienced Cashiers for their new store at Shelly Centre. The successful candidates will provide excellent customer service at the point of sale while ensuring a smooth and professional shopping experience for customers.
You will be responsible for processing customer transactions accurately on the Dis-Chem operating system, following company policies and procedures, and maintaining zero tolerance for fraud or errors.
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 6 months cashier or till operation experience
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Sound numerical skills
- Good command of the English language
- Basic customer service skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow Dis-Chem customer service policies and procedures
- Build professional relationships with customers
- Report customer complaints and compliments to supervisors or management
- Meet customer turnover hourly targets
- Stay informed about current promotions and sales
- Ensure safety of customers and colleagues
- Apply Dis-Chem 5-star communication principles
- Manage cash flow responsibly
- Ensure all voids and price changes are authorised by supervisor
- Process exchanges and authorised returns
- Accept and process payments including cash, cards, vouchers and coupons
- Process loyalty cards and partner rewards programmes
- Place cash in drop safe according to procedures
- Keep till code and password secure
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items are scanned and paid for
- Keep money secure inside the till
- Handle daily takings confidentially
- Report suspicious behaviour immediately
- Assist customers with merchandise queries
- Follow store security procedures
Competencies Required
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of cash registers and cash drawers
- Knowledge of sales, refunds and payment processing
- Good spoken and written English
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Presentable appearance
- Emotional intelligence
- Social awareness
- Accountability
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyse basic reports
- Honest and trustworthy
- Good time management skills
Advantageous:
- Third additional language
Special Conditions of Employment
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Reliable transport or live near the store
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal record
Remuneration and Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Important Notice
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and supports Employment Equity and the recruitment of People with Disabilities.