Cashiers

Job Title: Cashiers – Jeffrey’s Bay
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Date Posted: 7 April 2025
Requisition ID: Not Specified
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 21 April 2025

About the Company:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a leading South African retail chain specializing in health, wellness, and beauty products. Known for delivering excellent customer service, Dis-Chem provides an extensive range of high-quality products while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and retail excellence. The company prides itself on creating opportunities for growth and development within a supportive work environment.

Role Overview:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking experienced Cashiers for their Jeffrey’s Bay store. The Cashier will play a vital role in ensuring seamless customer service at the point of sale, recording transactions accurately, and maintaining company standards. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, with a focus on ensuring a world-class shopping experience for every customer.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Cashier, your main responsibilities will include:

• Customer Service: Uphold Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures, establishing professional relationships with customers and addressing complaints or compliments to the Frontline Supervisor or management.

• Transaction Processing: Accurately record customer transactions using Dis-Chem’s operating system. Handle cash, bank card payments, vouchers, coupons, and loyalty cards (e.g., Discovery Health Care, Momentum Multiply, ABSA Rewards) according to standard operating procedures.

• Sales & Promotions: Stay informed about current sales, promotions, and store products, ensuring customers are aware of deals and assisting them accordingly.

• Cash Management: Ensure cash is properly managed, placed in the drop safe, and secure. Maintain a safe and accurate cash flow, adhering strictly to security protocols.

• Fraud Prevention: Report any suspicious behavior, fraud risks, or discrepancies to management, ensuring zero tolerance for inaccuracies.

• Stock Management: Ensure all stock, items, and scripts are scanned and paid for. Handle exchanges and returns of merchandise as per company policy.

• Confidentiality: Handle daily takings with confidentiality and only discuss them with management. Ensure the safety of funds within the till.

• Security Compliance: Follow Dis-Chem’s security procedures, reporting any potential security issues or irregularities.

Qualifications and Experience:
To be considered for the Cashier position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Essential:

  • Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.

  • At least 6 months’ experience in cashiering or till operations.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Strong numerical skills for handling transactions.

  • Strong command of the English language (both written and oral).

  • Basic customer service skills.

  • Willing and able to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

• Advantageous:

  • Proficiency in a third additional language is a plus.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• In-depth Cash Register Knowledge: Ability to operate cash registers, manage cash drawers, process sales, refunds, and payments accurately.

• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in transactions and ensuring all prices, stock, and details are correct.

• Emotional Intelligence & Social Awareness: Ability to interact effectively with customers and staff while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

• Time Management: Efficient and effective use of time, managing tasks within a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address issues or discrepancies promptly and accurately.

• Trustworthiness & Integrity: Must handle sensitive information, money, and transactions securely and with confidentiality.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.

• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store for ease of access.

• South African citizen with a clear credit and criminal record.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary.

• Medical aid.

• Provident fund.

• Staff account.

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for the Cashier position at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Jeffrey’s Bay, please submit your application through the Dis-Chem Careers portal.

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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 with the company’s Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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