Dis-Chem – Casual Cashiers

Cashier roles can help applicants build practical retail experience in point-of-sale service, payment processing, customer service, loyalty card processing, cash handling, fraud-risk awareness, store procedures and frontline communication. Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting Casual Cashiers for its Magalieshill and Hemmingways stores.

There are two separate official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify listings: Casual Cashier – Magalieshill in Rustenburg, North West, and Casual Cashier – Hemmingways in East London, Eastern Cape.

Important: These vacancies are not advertised as learnerships, internships or YES youth opportunities. They are Casual Cashier opportunities focused on customer service, transactions, payment processing, cash handling, loyalty cards, returns, security procedures and accurate till operations.

At a glance

Available positions

Dis-Chem has advertised two Casual Cashier opportunities:

• Casual Cashier – Magalieshill: Rustenburg, North West. Contract role. Closing date: 21 July 2026.
• Casual Cashier – Hemmingways: East London, Eastern Cape. Part-time role. Closing date: 29 July 2026.

Applicants should apply for the store and location that matches their availability, transport arrangements and preferred work area.

What these opportunities are

These are Casual Cashier opportunities with Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited.

The official adverts state that Dis-Chem requires casual Cashiers to support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience.

The successful applicants will record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies and standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance for inaccuracies and fraud risk.

The roles involve customer service, cash flow responsibility, payment processing, returns and exchanges, loyalty cards, till security, customer queries and compliance with Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures.

The official adverts confirm remuneration. The Magalieshill advert also lists medical aid, provident fund and staff account benefits. The official adverts do not state the exact salary amount, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date.

Who these opportunities may suit

These opportunities may suit applicants with Grade 12 / Matric and at least 6 months of cashier or till operations experience.

They may be suitable for applicants who are accurate, trustworthy, customer-focused, numerically strong and comfortable working with payments, cash handling and retail operating systems.

The roles may also suit applicants with experience as a cashier, till operator, retail cashier, frontline assistant, point-of-sale operator, customer service assistant or retail sales assistant.

Because the roles require retail hours and reliable transport or residence close to the store, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the relevant store for scheduled shifts before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancies list the following duties and responsibilities:

Customer service and frontline support

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

Cashier and payment processing duties

• Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system.
• Transact all customer purchases.
• Receive and process payments including cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons and other accepted forms of payment.
• 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 only discuss them with management.

Loyalty cards, returns and till controls

• Process loyalty cards, including those of accelerator partners.
• Exchange merchandise for customers when authorised to do so.
• Accept returned goods from customers when authorised to do so.
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor.
• Ensure all outgoing stock, items and scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to you, kept safe and changed regularly.

Retail awareness, security and risk control

• Adhere to the required customer turnover hourly rate.
• Be aware of current sales and promotions.
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk.
• Be alert and recognise suspicious behaviour.
• Report suspicious behaviour to management.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancies. Dis-Chem may allocate additional reasonable cashier, customer service, point-of-sale, payment processing, returns, loyalty card, security, store support, administration or retail duties according to store 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 close 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 official application process.

Grade 12 / Matric requirement explained

The official adverts require Grade 12 / Matric.

Applicants should state Matric clearly on the CV and should prepare proof of qualification if requested through the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

Cashier and till experience requirement explained

The official adverts require a minimum of 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience.

Applicants should clearly show cashier or till experience on the CV, including employer names, job titles, dates worked and the type of till or point-of-sale duties performed.

Useful examples may include processing cash, card payments, vouchers, coupons, returns, exchanges, loyalty cards, price changes, voids, till balancing, customer queries and cash-drop procedures.

Computer and numerical skills requirement explained

The official adverts require computer literacy, MS Office and sound numerical skills.

Applicants should list relevant computer and till-system experience honestly. This may include point-of-sale systems, cash registers, MS Office, basic reports, spreadsheets, customer systems or retail operating systems.

Numerical accuracy is important because the roles include payments, cash handling, line voids, price changes, returns, cash drops and transaction processing.

Retail hours and transport requirement explained

The official adverts require applicants to be willing and able to work retail hours.

The adverts also require reliable transport and/or residence close to the store.

Applicants should confirm exact working hours, shift arrangements, weekend work, public holiday work and store-specific requirements directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Credit, criminal record and citizenship requirements explained

The official adverts require South African citizenship and clear credit and criminal records.

Applicants should answer all screening and background-check questions honestly during the official application process.

This is especially important because cashier roles involve cash handling, payments, till access, confidential daily takings and fraud-risk controls.

Competencies listed in the adverts

The official adverts list 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.

The official adverts list a third additional language as advantageous.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Customer service mindset.
• Accuracy when processing payments and transactions.
• Honesty and trustworthiness when handling cash.
• Attention to detail when scanning items, scripts and outgoing stock.
• Confidence using a cash register or point-of-sale system.
• Ability to follow store policies and standard operating procedures.
• Good communication with customers, supervisors and store management.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure during busy trading periods.
• Awareness of sales, promotions and customer questions.
• Ability to recognise and report suspicious behaviour.
• Time management and reliability during retail shifts.
• Professional conduct when handling customer queries and daily takings.

What these opportunities really mean

These are practical cashier and customer service roles in Dis-Chem retail store environments.

The successful applicants should expect point-of-sale work involving customer transactions, cash and card payments, vouchers, coupons, loyalty cards, returns, exchanges, price changes, void approvals, cash drops, store queries and daily till security.

The Magalieshill listing is advertised as a contract role, while the Hemmingways listing is advertised as a part-time role. Applicants should confirm salary details, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, reporting line, store-specific expectations and any additional employment conditions directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Applicants should also understand that cashier work requires accuracy, honesty, attention to detail, customer service, confidentiality and compliance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Grade 12 / Matric, if requested.
• Details of at least 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience.
• Examples of cash register, point-of-sale or till system experience.
• Examples of payment processing, refunds, returns or loyalty card experience.
• Examples of customer service experience.
• Examples of MS Office or computer literacy.
• Information showing reliable transport or residence close to the store.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify application platform.

Need assistance with CVs, certified documents and application preparation? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important note for applicants

These are Casual Cashier vacancies. They are not advertised as learnerships, internships or YES youth opportunities.

The official adverts require Grade 12 / Matric and a minimum of 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience.

The official adverts also require MS Office computer literacy, sound numerical skills, a strong command of English, basic customer service and willingness to work retail hours.

Applicants must have reliable transport and/or reside close to the store, be South African citizens, and have clear credit and criminal records.

The official adverts confirm remuneration. The Magalieshill advert lists medical aid, provident fund and staff account benefits. Applicants should view the official advert and confirm remuneration and benefits details directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If applicants have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider their 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 aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

About the sponsor

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a South African retail pharmacy group offering pharmacy, health, wellness, beauty, personal care and related retail products and services.

Dis-Chem Group’s official information describes the company as South Africa’s go-to pharmacy for health and wellness, supported by customer service, product variety and its Everyday Low Price strategy.

The group operates across a retail pharmacy environment where customer service, operational accuracy and store procedures are important.

These Casual Cashier opportunities are linked to Dis-Chem’s Magalieshill and Hemmingways stores.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply for the store that matches your location and transport arrangements.
• For Magalieshill, apply before the official closing date of 21 July 2026.
• For Hemmingways, apply before the official closing date of 29 July 2026.
• Submit at least one day before the relevant closing date to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Grade 12 / Matric.
• Clearly show at least 6 months’ cashier or till operations experience.
• Highlight cash register, point-of-sale, payments, refunds and loyalty card experience.
• Show customer service experience clearly.
• Include computer literacy and MS Office skills.
• Show numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be honest about reliable transport or whether you live close to the store.
• Answer criminal record and credit record questions truthfully.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
• Apply only through the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify vacancy pages.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 / Matric.
• Applying without 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience.
• Not showing cashier experience clearly on the CV.
• Leaving point-of-sale, cash handling, payment or refund experience off the CV.
• Not showing customer service experience.
• Not showing computer literacy or numerical skills.
• Ignoring the retail-hours requirement.
• Not having reliable transport or not living close to the relevant store.
• Providing incorrect criminal record, credit record, citizenship or employment information.
• Providing unclear or incorrect employment dates.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify vacancy pages.
• Submitting the application after the relevant official closing date.

Scam warning (important)

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

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, credit checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords 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, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Dis-Chem vacancy pages to confirm that the opportunities and application links remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

These opportunities were verified from the official Dis-Chem / Retail Simplify recruitment listings for Casual Cashier – Magalieshill and Casual Cashier – Hemmingways.

The official Magalieshill listing confirmed the job title, employer, Rustenburg location, North West province, contract employment type, posted date, closing date, Retail division, entry-level minimum experience, Retail primary industry and job functional area.

The official Hemmingways listing confirmed the job title, employer, East London location, Eastern Cape province, part-time employment type, posted date, closing date, Retail division, entry-level minimum experience, FMCG primary industry and Sales functional area.

Both official listings confirmed the job purpose, essential requirements, cashier duties, customer service duties, payment processing duties, loyalty card duties, cash handling duties, competency requirements, special conditions of employment, remuneration wording, response-time note, Employment Equity wording, People with Disabilities recruitment support and POPIA application terms.

The official adverts confirm remuneration. The Magalieshill advert lists medical aid, provident fund and staff account benefits. The official adverts do not state the exact salary amount, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Choose the official Dis-Chem listing that matches the store you want to apply for.
2. Open the relevant official application link below.
3. Read the complete Casual Cashier vacancy carefully.
4. Confirm that you have Grade 12 / Matric.
5. Confirm that you have at least 6 months’ cashier / till operations experience.
6. Confirm that you are willing and able to work retail hours.
7. Confirm that you have reliable transport and/or reside close to the relevant store.
8. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Simplify platform.
9. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
10. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
11. Complete all personal, education, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
12. Enter your cashier, till operations, customer service, MS Office, numerical skills, retail hours, transport, citizenship, credit record and criminal record information accurately.
13. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
14. Read the POPIA and recruitment terms carefully before submitting personal information.
15. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
16. Submit the application before the relevant official closing date.
17. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Dates

Casual Cashier – Magalieshill: The official closing date is 21 July 2026. Applicants should submit by 20 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.

Casual Cashier – Hemmingways: The official closing date is 29 July 2026. Applicants should submit by 28 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.

The official vacancies do not state exact closing times. Applicants should apply early to avoid technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.

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