Part-Time Cashier: Fast-Paced Retail & Service

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is continuously looking for Casual Cashiers to build a talent pool for their various stores. The aim of a strategic talent pool is to have a readily available and pre screened group of individuals with specific skills, qualifications, or attributes that make them suitable for future job opportunities within Dis Chem Pharmacies.

Purpose of the role:

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.

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months' 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

• 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

• 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

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

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.