Dis-Chem – Cashier Jobs

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting permanent Cashiers for four stores in Cape Town, Western Cape.

These entry-level positions involve processing customer transactions, handling cash securely and providing professional service at the point of sale.

At a glance

Available stores

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• At least six months of cashier or till-operating experience.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Sound numerical skills.
• A strong command of English.
• Basic customer-service skills.
• Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
• South African citizenship.
• Clear credit and criminal records.
• Reliable transport or residence close to the selected store.

The ability to communicate in a third language will be advantageous but is not listed as an essential requirement.

Main duties

• Process cash, card, voucher, coupon and other accepted payments.
• Record transactions accurately on Dis-Chem’s operating system.
• Provide professional and helpful customer service.
• Process authorised exchanges, refunds and returned merchandise.
• Process loyalty and participating rewards cards.
• Handle cash and daily takings securely and confidentially.
• Ensure that outgoing products and prescriptions are scanned and paid for.
• Obtain approval for line voids and price changes.
• Answer customer questions about store merchandise.
• Remain informed about current sales and promotions.
• Report complaints, compliments and suspicious behaviour.
• Follow Dis-Chem’s security and customer-service procedures.

Skills and competencies

• Cash-register and cash-drawer knowledge.
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Accountability and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to analyse basic reports.
• Professional personal presentation.

Salary and benefits

Dis-Chem describes the salary as market related but does not disclose the amount.

• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.
• Staff account.

Applicants should confirm the salary and conditions attached to the benefits if shortlisted.

Documents to prepare

• An updated CV.
• A copy of your Grade 12 certificate.
• A copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Accurate details of your cashier or till-operating experience.
• Contactable employment references, if requested.
• A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.

Application checklist

• Choose a store you can travel to reliably.
• Show at least six months of cashier experience on your CV.
• Mention the point-of-sale or till systems you have used.
• Include cash-handling and customer-service experience.
• Confirm that you can work retail hours.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Submit a separate application for each store you are interested in.
• Apply before the official closing date.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a South African retail pharmacy group offering pharmaceutical services, health products, personal-care items, cosmetics and other consumer products through its stores and online platform.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website.

Scam warning

Apply only through Dis-Chem’s official Simplify recruitment platform.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, background check, uniform or job placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees employment in exchange for money.
• Confirm the correct store and vacancy code before applying.
• Check that the application address uses the retail.simplify.hr domain.
• Upload personal documents only through the secure official application process.

How this opportunity was verified

These opportunities were verified using four official Dis-Chem Simplify recruitment listings for cashier positions in Cape Town.

All four listings confirmed permanent employment, Grade 12, at least six months of cashier experience, retail-hour availability, a market-related salary, stated benefits and a closing date of 2 October 2026.

The adverts do not state the salary amount, exact working hours or number of positions available at each store.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Choose your preferred store below.
2. Open the corresponding official Dis-Chem vacancy.
3. Confirm the store name and vacancy details.
4. Select Apply on the official listing.
5. Sign in to your Simplify profile or create a profile.
6. Complete your personal, education and experience information.
7. Upload your updated CV and requested documents.
8. Review and submit your application before the deadline.

Willowbridge – Tygervalley

Canal Walk – Century City

Cavendish Square – Claremont

Blue Route Mall

Application closing date

The official closing date for all four vacancies is 2 October 2026.

Applicants should submit by 1 October 2026 where possible to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of profile, document-upload or technical problems.