Casual Cashier (Fixed Term) - Mosselbay

In brief

**Overview** This is a description for a Casual Cashier (Fixed Term) position at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Mosselbay. The role's purpose is to support customer service at the point of sale, ensuring a positive shopping experience by accurately recording customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system while adhering to company policies and procedures, with a focus on eliminating inaccuracies and fraud risk. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Supporting customer service at the point of sale. * Recording customer transactions accurately on the Dis-Chem operating system. * Adhering to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures. * Establishing a professional relationship with customers. * Reporting customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor or store management. * Adhering to the customer turnover hourly rate. * Staying aware of current sales and promotions. * Ensuring colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk. * Carrying out and managing Dis-Chem 5-star communication principles. * Being responsible for cash flow. * Ensuring all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor. * Exchanging merchandise for customers and accepting returned goods when authorised. * Transacting all purchases, including receiving and processing payments via cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, and other accepted forms. * Processing all loyalty cards, including those of accelerator partners such as Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards, and eBucks. * Ensuring cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Restricting the usage of your code and password to yourself, ensuring its safety, and changing it regularly. * Ensuring all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for. * Ensuring all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till. * Handling daily takings confidentially and only discussing them with management. * Being alert, recognising, and reporting suspicious behaviour to management. * Addressing queries regarding store merchandise. * Adhering to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric qualification. * A minimum of 6 months’ experience in cashier/till operations. * Computer literate (MS Office). * Sound numerical skills. * Strong command of the English language (written and oral). * Basic customer service skills. * Willing and able to work retail hours. * In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers and maintaining cash drawers. * Knowledge of processing sales, refunds, and payments. * Accuracy. * Attention to detail. * Presentable appearance. * Emotional intelligence. * Social awareness. * Accountability. * Problem-solving abilities. * Ability to analyse basic reports. * Trustworthy and honest. * Time management skills. * Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store. * South African citizen. * Clear credit and criminal records. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a Grade 12 / Matric qualification and at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience. Ideal candidates possess strong numerical skills, a command of the English language, and basic customer service abilities. They should be computer literate, knowledgeable in operating cash registers, maintaining cash drawers, and processing various transactions. Applicants should demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and strong time management. The role requires someone presentable, trustworthy, honest, with emotional intelligence and social awareness, capable of problem-solving and basic report analysis. Candidates must be willing and able to work retail hours, have reliable transport or live near the store, be a South African citizen, and have clear credit and criminal records. An advantageous qualification would be proficiency in a third additional language. **Deadline** 06 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/casual-cashier-fixed-term-mosselbay-dis-chem-pharmacies Source: myjobmag

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