Dis-Chem – Casual Cashier

Dis-Chem currently has several Casual Cashier openings across different store locations, making this a useful option for applicants who already have basic till-point or cashier experience and want flexible retail work. These listings share the same core focus: customer service at the point of sale, accurate transaction handling, and maintaining store cash processes in line with Dis-Chem procedures.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

These are store-based Casual Cashier roles at Dis-Chem Pharmacies. The job is focused on supporting customer service at the point of sale while ensuring a strong shopping experience, accurate transaction capture, and compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures.

Note: All three listings in this post use the same core role description and requirements. The main differences are the store location and closing date, so applicants should select the correct store link before applying.

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical retail cashier experience by working with transactions, customer queries, payment processing, store procedures, and cash-handling controls in a busy pharmacy retail environment.

• 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
• Work within the required customer turnover hourly rate
• Stay aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to 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 authorised returns
• Receive and process all accepted forms of payment
• Process loyalty cards and partner rewards cards correctly
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to SOPs
• Keep your code and password secure and updated
• Ensure all outgoing stock, items, and scripts are scanned and paid for
• Keep all money safely secured inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially
• Recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Eligibility requirements

Meet the minimum requirements below before applying.

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience
• Computer skills: Computer literate – MS Office
• Numerical ability: Sound numerical skills
• Language: Strong command of the English language
• Customer-facing ability: Basic customer service
• Availability: Willing and able to work retail hours
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge: Knowledge of processing sales, refunds, and payments
• Strengths: Accuracy, attention to detail, presentability, emotional intelligence, social awareness, accountability, problem-solving, basic report analysis, trustworthiness, and time management
• Advantageous: A third additional language
• Special conditions: Reliable transport and/or residence close to the store
• Special conditions: South African citizen
• Special conditions: Clear credit and criminal records

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate / statement of results
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting cashier, till, retail, or customer service experience on your CV
• Proof of residence or transport readiness if relevant to the store location
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Dis-Chem is a South African retail pharmacy group operating a national network of pharmacy stores supported by wholesale and distribution infrastructure. Its business includes retail pharmacy, healthcare-related products and services, and an integrated supply chain model serving customers across its store network. Read more about the group on the Dis-Chem Website

Quick tips for applicants

• Choose the correct store link before submitting your application
• Make your cashier or till experience easy to see on your CV
• Highlight customer service, numerical ability, and retail experience clearly
• Mention if you can work retail hours and if you live close to the store
• Check the closing date for the specific store before applying

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying for the wrong store location
• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show cashier or till experience
• Leaving out Matric details or relevant customer service experience
• Uploading incomplete or unclear supporting documents
• Ignoring the clear credit/criminal record or retail-hours requirements

Scam warning (important)

Never pay a fee to apply for these roles. Use only the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify application links below. If anyone asks for payment for shortlisting, interviews, or placement, rely only on the employer’s official recruitment platform.

How this opportunity was verified

Verified by us on 18 March 2026 by checking the three official Retail Simplify vacancy pages for the matching Casual Cashier listings at Tubatse, Greenvalley, and Raslouw, and confirming sponsor background on Dis-Chem’s official group overview page.

How to apply

1. Open the correct official vacancy page for your preferred store using the buttons below.
2. Read the job details carefully and confirm the store name and closing date.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application through the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify platform before the closing date shown on that specific listing.

Application Links