Casual Cashier – Dis-Chem Dainfern
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Casual Cashier
Location: Dainfern, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-Time / Casual
Industry: Retail
Experience Level: Entry Level
Posted: 17 September 2026
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
Salary: Market-related
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is building a talent pool of Casual Cashiers for its various stores, including the Dainfern area. The purpose of this talent pool is to identify and pre-screen suitable candidates who have the skills and experience required for future cashier opportunities within Dis-Chem.
This is an opportunity for candidates with previous cashier or till experience who are looking to work in a busy retail environment and provide professional customer service. Candidates should be comfortable handling cash, processing different payment methods, operating point-of-sale systems and assisting customers while following strict company procedures.
Please note: Joining the talent pool does not guarantee employment. Candidates may be considered for suitable vacancies when positions become available and when their qualifications and experience match the requirements of the business.
Key Purpose of the Role
The Casual Cashier will support customer service at the point of sale and help create a positive shopping experience. The role involves accurately recording customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system while following company policies and standard operating procedures.
Accuracy is extremely important, particularly when handling cash and processing payments. Cashiers are also expected to follow security procedures and help minimise errors and fraud risks.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate may be responsible for:
- Providing professional and friendly customer service.
- Processing purchases accurately and efficiently.
- Receiving payments through cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons and other approved payment methods.
- Operating and maintaining the cash register and cash drawer.
- Processing refunds and authorised merchandise exchanges.
- Processing customer loyalty cards and applicable rewards programmes.
- Ensuring all line voids and price changes are properly authorised.
- Keeping cash secure and placing money in the drop safe according to company procedures.
- Protecting personal till codes and passwords.
- Ensuring outgoing stock, products and scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Handling daily takings confidentially.
- Identifying and reporting suspicious behaviour to management.
- Responding to customer queries regarding merchandise.
- Keeping up to date with current promotions and sales.
- Reporting customer complaints and compliments to the relevant supervisor or store management.
- Following Dis-Chem’s customer service, security and communication procedures.
- Helping ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to unnecessary risks.
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.
- A strong command of English, both written and spoken.
- Basic customer service skills.
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
A third additional language will be advantageous.
Key Competencies
Dis-Chem is looking for candidates who are accurate, trustworthy and customer-focused. Important competencies include:
- Cash register and cash drawer knowledge.
- Knowledge of sales, refunds and payment processing.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Accountability and honesty.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Time management.
- Emotional intelligence and social awareness.
- Ability to analyse basic reports.
- Professional and presentable appearance.
- Ability to work responsibly in a busy retail environment.
Special Conditions
Candidates must be:
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
- Able to provide reliable transport and/or reside close enough to the store.
- South African citizens.
- Able to meet Dis-Chem’s clear credit and criminal record requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment will consider the company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets, aligned with its Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem also supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
Apply Before: 23 September 2026
Candidates interested in future Casual Cashier opportunities should apply before the closing date to be considered for Dis-Chem’s talent pool. Being placed in the talent pool does not guarantee employment, but suitable candidates may be considered when matching vacancies become available.