Senior Cashier – Overport
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Berea (Overport), KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent | Posted: 29 April 2026 | Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Position Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Cashier to join their Overport store team. The role focuses on delivering accurate and efficient point-of-sale service while ensuring customers receive a consistent, high-quality retail experience.
The Senior Cashier is responsible for handling customer transactions, maintaining cash accuracy, and ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures to minimise risk and prevent fraud.
Key Responsibilities
- Process all customer transactions accurately using the Dis-Chem POS system
- Handle various payment methods including cash, cards, vouchers, and loyalty programmes
- Ensure compliance with customer service standards and operational procedures
- Maintain a professional relationship with customers at all times
- Report customer complaints and compliments to management
- Monitor promotions, pricing updates, and store campaigns
- Ensure all voids, price changes, and overrides are properly authorised
- Maintain strict control over cash handling and daily till balancing
- Secure cash in accordance with company SOPs, including drop safe procedures
- Prevent fraud risks through careful monitoring and adherence to procedures
- Assist in processing returns and exchanges where authorised
- Ensure accurate scanning and processing of all items and transactions
- Maintain confidentiality of daily cash handling and store financial information
- Identify and report suspicious behaviour or security risks to management
- Provide support in addressing customer queries related to products and services
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Minimum of 3 years’ cashier or till operations experience
- Computer literate (MS Office knowledge required)
- Strong numerical and accuracy skills
- Good command of the English language
- Willingness to work retail hours
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of cash handling procedures and till operations
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Trustworthy, honest, and responsible
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
- Basic problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Time management and reliability
- Emotional intelligence and customer awareness
Advantageous:
- Additional language skills
Employment Conditions
- Must be willing and able to work retail hours
- Must reside close to the store or have reliable transport
- Clear credit and criminal record required
- South African citizenship required
Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account privileges
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and applies Employment Equity principles in its recruitment process. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
