Dis-Chem – Cashier

If you’re looking for a retail cashier opportunity with Dis-Chem Pharmacies, there are currently multiple Cashier openings available across different store locations. Because the core role, responsibilities and minimum requirements are largely the same, this combined post lets you review the shared details once and then apply for the store that suits you best.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

These are store-based cashier roles at Dis-Chem Pharmacies. The job focuses on supporting customer service at the point of sale, processing transactions accurately on the Dis-Chem operating system, reducing fraud and inaccuracy risk, and helping maintain a professional shopping experience for customers.

Note: Although the store locations and closing dates differ, the four listings in this post share the same core cashier responsibilities and minimum requirements, so you should choose the location that suits you and apply using the correct store link below.

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll work with day-to-day retail cashiering and customer-facing processes while building practical experience in transaction handling, till procedures, store compliance and customer service.

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Build and maintain 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
• Help ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to risk
• Carry out Dis-Chem’s 5-star communication principles
• Take responsibility for cash flow
• Ensure line voids and price changes are approved and signed off correctly
• Process purchases and accepted payment methods accurately
• Process loyalty cards and partner programme cards correctly
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to SOPs
• Keep till usage, passwords and codes secure
• Ensure outgoing stock, items and scripts are scanned and paid for
• Handle daily takings confidentially and report suspicious behaviour
• Address store merchandise queries and follow security procedures

Eligibility requirements

Meet the minimum requirements below before applying.

• Qualification: 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 skills
• Availability: Willing and able to work retail hours
• Other requirements: South African citizen, clear credit and criminal records, and reliable transport and/or residence close to the store
• Advantageous: A third additional language

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 pharmacy and retail group that says it delivers healthcare through retail pharmacies, clinics, community initiatives, its foundation, and related health-focused products and services. The company also notes that it employs more than 18,500 full-time and part-time employees. For more information visit 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, treat that as a red flag and rely only on the employer’s official recruitment platform.

How this opportunity was verified

Verified by us on 12 March 2026 by checking the official Retail Simplify vacancy pages for the four matching Cashier listings and confirming sponsor background on Dis-Chem’s official website.

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.

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