Casual Cashier – Mall of Africa | Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Casual Cashier
Location: Mall of Africa, Midrand, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-time
Industry: Retail
Posted: 11 August 2026
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Experience Level: Entry Level
Salary: Market-related
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is building a talent pool of Casual Cashiers for its Mall of Africa store. This talent pool allows Dis-Chem to identify and pre-screen suitable candidates for current and future cashier opportunities.
The Casual Cashier will support customers at the point of sale while delivering a professional, accurate and welcoming shopping experience. The role involves processing purchases and payments, handling cash, assisting customers with queries, managing refunds and exchanges where authorised, and following Dis-Chem’s policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- At least 6 months’ cashier or till-operation experience.
- Computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Basic customer service skills.
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
- Reliable transport and/or residence close to the store.
- South African citizenship.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
An additional language will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Process customer purchases and all accepted payment methods accurately.
- Operate the cash register and maintain the cash drawer.
- Process cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons and other payments.
- Handle refunds and merchandise exchanges when authorised.
- Process customer loyalty cards and applicable rewards programmes.
- Provide professional customer service and establish positive relationships with customers.
- Respond to customer queries regarding merchandise.
- Remain informed about current sales and promotions.
- Report customer complaints and compliments to the relevant supervisor or management.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are properly approved.
- Safeguard cash and follow procedures for placing money in the drop safe.
- Keep till access codes and passwords secure and never share them.
- Ensure all outgoing stock, items and prescriptions are scanned and paid for.
- Handle daily takings confidentially.
- Identify and report suspicious behaviour or potential fraud risks.
- Follow Dis-Chem’s customer service, security and operational procedures.
- Maintain accuracy and minimise errors during transactions.
- Ensure customers and colleagues are not exposed to unnecessary risks.
- Meet required customer turnover and service standards.
Skills & Competencies
Dis-Chem is looking for someone who is:
- Accurate and detail-oriented.
- Trustworthy and honest.
- Presentable and professional.
- Customer-focused.
- Accountable and responsible.
- Emotionally intelligent and socially aware.
- Able to solve basic problems.
- Good at time management.
- Comfortable working with cash and payment systems.
- Able to operate cash registers and process sales, refunds and payments efficiently.
- Able to communicate effectively in English.
Special Conditions
Applicants must be willing to work retail hours, including hours required by the store. Candidates should have reliable transport or live close enough to the Mall of Africa store to meet the required working schedule.
Remuneration
Market-related salary.
Important Note
This is a talent-pool opportunity, meaning joining the pool does not guarantee employment. Candidates who are successfully placed in the talent pool may, however, be considered for suitable current or future opportunities at Dis-Chem.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of people with disabilities. Employment Equity considerations will form part of the recruitment process.