Dis-Chem – Casual Cashier

Cashier opportunities can help applicants build practical retail experience in customer service, till operations, payment processing, loyalty cards, cash handling, store procedures and point-of-sale accuracy. Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting an experienced Casual Cashier for its Claremont store in Cape Town, Western Cape.

This is a contract opportunity within Dis-Chem’s Retail division. The successful candidate will support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience and recording customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies and standard operating procedures.

Important: This is not advertised as a no-experience cashier role. The official advert requires Grade 12 / Matric and at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Casual Cashier opportunity at Dis-Chem’s Claremont store in Cape Town.

The role focuses on supporting customer service at point of sale and ensuring that customer transactions are processed accurately on the Dis-Chem operating system.

The official advert highlights zero tolerance towards inaccuracies and the elimination of fraud risk. This means the successful candidate must be accurate, trustworthy, careful with payments and able to follow Dis-Chem’s standard operating procedures.

The vacancy is listed as a contract role and the salary is market related. The official advert does not state the exact salary amount, contract duration, daily working hours, shift roster or employee benefits beyond the market-related salary wording.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant who has Grade 12 / Matric and at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.

It may be suitable for someone who has worked in retail, pharmacy retail, grocery, clothing, fast food, convenience stores, supermarkets or other customer-facing till environments.

The role may also suit someone who is confident with cash, card payments, vouchers, coupons, loyalty cards, customer queries and accurate point-of-sale transactions.

Because the role is based in Claremont and requires retail hours, applicants should consider whether they have reliable transport and can work the schedule required by the store.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy confirms the following key responsibility areas:

Customer service and point-of-sale support

• Support customer service at point of sale.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures.
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5-star communication principles.
• Address queries regarding store merchandise.
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor or store management.
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate.
• Be aware of current sales and promotions.

Cashier and payment duties

• Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system.
• Transact all purchases.
• Receive and process payments including cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons and other accepted payment methods.
• Process loyalty cards, including accelerator partner loyalty cards.
• Be responsible for cash flow.
• Ensure all money is kept safely and securely inside the till.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s standard operating procedures.
• Handle daily takings confidentially and discuss them only with management.

Returns, stock scanning and till control

• Exchange merchandise for customers when authorised to do so.
• Accept returned goods from customers when authorised to do so.
• Ensure all outgoing stock, items and scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor.
• Ensure your code and password are restricted to your own use, kept safe and changed regularly.
• Follow Dis-Chem’s operating procedures to reduce inaccuracies and fraud risk.

Security, safety and risk awareness

• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to risk.
• Be alert and recognise suspicious behaviour.
• Report suspicious behaviour to management.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures.
• Work honestly and responsibly with cash, payments and customer transactions.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Dis-Chem may allocate additional reasonable cashier, customer-service, till, stock-scanning, security, housekeeping or store-support duties according to operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Grade 12 / Matric.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience.
• Must be computer literate, including MS Office.
• Must have sound numerical skills.
• Must have a strong command of the English language.
• Must have basic customer service skills.
• Must be willing and able to work retail hours.
• Must have reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have clear credit and criminal records.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Cashier experience requirement explained

The official advert requires a minimum of 6 months’ cashier or till operations experience.

Applicants should clearly show previous cashier, till, payment-processing or point-of-sale experience on the CV. This may include work in retail stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, clothing stores, food outlets or other customer-facing cashier environments.

Useful experience may include operating a till, processing cash and card payments, handling returns, processing vouchers or coupons, working with loyalty cards, balancing cash drawers, following supervisor approvals and handling customer queries.

Applicants should not assume that the “entry level” classification means no experience is required. The detailed advert specifically requires at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.

Computer and numerical skills requirement explained

The official advert requires computer literacy, MS Office and sound numerical skills.

Applicants should mention genuine computer skills such as basic computer use, MS Office, till systems, point-of-sale systems, email, data capturing or retail system experience.

Sound numerical skills are important because the role involves payments, cash flow, refunds, vouchers, coupons, loyalty cards, daily takings and accuracy at the till.

Retail hours and transport requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be willing and able to work retail hours.

The advert also states that applicants must have reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store.

Applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the Claremont store for the required shifts, including weekends, public holidays or extended trading hours if required by store operations.

Clear credit and criminal record requirement explained

The official advert requires clear credit and criminal records.

This is especially important for a cashier role because the successful candidate will handle payments, cash, customer transactions, refunds, till codes, passwords and daily takings.

Applicants should answer all screening questions honestly. Dis-Chem may conduct checks as part of the recruitment process.

Competencies listed in the advert

The official vacancy lists the following essential competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers and maintaining cash drawers.
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments.
• Strong command of English, written and oral.
• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Presentable appearance.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Social awareness.
• Accountability.
• Problem-solving.
• Ability to analyse basic reports.
• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Time management.

A third additional language is listed as advantageous.

What this opportunity really means

This is a customer-facing cashier role in a busy retail pharmacy environment.

The successful candidate should expect to work directly with customers, process purchases, handle different payment types, process loyalty cards, follow till procedures and help maintain a positive shopping experience.

Accuracy is critical. The official advert specifically refers to zero tolerance toward inaccuracies and the elimination of fraud risk.

The role also requires confidentiality because the successful candidate will handle daily takings, cash flow and till-related information.

Applicants should confirm the contract duration, exact working hours, shift schedule, salary details and any additional employment conditions directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African identity document, if requested.
• Copy of your Grade 12 / Matric certificate, if requested.
• Details of at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.
• Examples of cash register or point-of-sale experience.
• Examples of processing cash, card, voucher, coupon or other payment types.
• Examples of refunds, returns or exchanges, if applicable.
• Examples of loyalty card processing, if applicable.
• Details of computer literacy and MS Office ability.
• Examples showing numerical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confirmation that you can work retail hours.
• Information about reliable transport or proximity to Claremont.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Dis-Chem Simplify application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This vacancy is advertised as a contract Casual Cashier opportunity. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth programme.

The official advert states that the salary is market related, but it does not provide an exact salary amount.

The official advert does not state the contract duration, exact working hours, shift schedule or additional benefits.

Applicants must be willing and able to work retail hours and should have reliable transport and/or live close to the store.

Dis-Chem states that only successful applicants will be contacted. If applicants have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider the application unsuccessful.

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, and Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

About the sponsor

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a South African pharmacy and retail group.

Dis-Chem offers pharmacy, health, wellness, beauty, personal-care and retail products and services through its stores and online platforms.

The company also provides healthcare-related services through linked dispensaries, clinics and other health-focused initiatives.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply only if you have at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.
• Place your Grade 12 / Matric qualification clearly on your CV.
• Describe your till duties clearly instead of only listing “cashier”.
• Mention cash, card, voucher, coupon and loyalty card processing if you have done these tasks.
• Include refund, exchange or return experience if relevant.
• Show computer literacy and MS Office ability honestly.
• Use examples that show accuracy, honesty, attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Make sure you can work retail hours before applying.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
• Submit by 07 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the official closing date.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 / Matric.
• Applying without at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.
• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show cashier duties.
• Leaving payment-processing experience off the CV.
• Not showing numerical skills, accuracy or attention to detail.
• Not mentioning computer literacy or MS Office skills.
• Ignoring the retail-hours requirement.
• Applying without reliable transport or without being close enough to the store.
• Providing incorrect employment dates.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Submitting the application after 08 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Dis-Chem Simplify recruitment page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Dis-Chem website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, a background check, training, uniform, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Dis-Chem position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Dis-Chem Simplify recruitment listing for Casual Cashier – Claremont.

The official listing confirmed Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited as the employer, Cape Town in the Western Cape as the location, contract employment type, Retail division, entry-level minimum experience classification, retail industry, job functional area, posted date, closing date and official application route.

The official listing also confirmed the role purpose, customer service focus, transaction-recording requirement, zero-tolerance wording for inaccuracies, fraud-risk wording, Grade 12 / Matric requirement, 6-month cashier or till operations experience requirement, MS Office requirement, numerical skills requirement, English requirement, retail-hours requirement, cashier duties, competencies, special conditions of employment, market-related salary, equal opportunity statement and unsuccessful-application note.

The official vacancy did not state the exact salary amount, contract duration, exact working hours, shift schedule or additional benefits when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Dis-Chem application link below.
2. Read the complete Casual Cashier – Claremont vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Grade 12 / Matric, cashier experience, computer literacy, retail-hours and transport requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Simplify platform.
5. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
6. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
7. Complete all personal, education, employment and experience questions honestly.
8. Enter your cashier, till operations, customer service, payment-processing and computer experience accurately.
9. Upload your updated CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
10. Read the POPIA and application terms carefully before submitting personal information.
11. Check that your cellphone number, email address, employment dates and uploaded documents are correct.
12. Submit the application by 07 July 2026 where possible.
13. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 08 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 07 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.