Casual Cashier – Ridgeview
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-time / Casual
Department: Retail
Job Level: Entry Level
Closing Date: 06 October 2026
Job Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is looking for a Casual Cashier to join its retail team at the Ridgeview store in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This part-time opportunity is suitable for candidates who enjoy working with customers, are comfortable handling cash and payments, and can maintain accuracy in a busy retail environment.
The successful candidate will work at the point of sale, assisting customers with purchases and ensuring that transactions are processed correctly. The role requires someone who is reliable, honest, customer-focused and able to follow established procedures when handling money, merchandise and customer queries.
Applicants should be prepared to work according to retail operating hours and provide professional service throughout their shifts.
Key Responsibilities
As a Casual Cashier, your main responsibility will be to ensure that customers receive efficient and friendly service when completing their purchases.
Your duties will include:
- Operating the till and processing customer purchases accurately.
- Accepting different approved payment methods, including cash, bank cards, vouchers and coupons.
- Handling cash securely and ensuring that money remains protected while in your care.
- Processing refunds and exchanges in line with company procedures and the required authorisation.
- Ensuring that price changes and line voids are properly approved by the relevant supervisor.
- Processing customer loyalty cards and applicable rewards programmes.
- Scanning merchandise accurately before payment is completed.
- Ensuring that outgoing stock and other applicable items are correctly scanned and paid for.
- Placing cash into the designated drop safe according to store procedures.
- Keeping your till access code and password secure and ensuring they are not shared with other employees.
- Maintaining confidentiality when handling daily takings and financial information.
- Assisting customers with questions about products and merchandise.
- Keeping up to date with current promotions and sales.
- Escalating customer complaints and compliments to the appropriate supervisor or store manager.
- Remaining alert to suspicious activity and reporting concerns to management.
- Following all relevant security, customer service and operational procedures.
- Contributing to a safe shopping environment for customers and colleagues.
- Maintaining professional communication with customers and fellow employees.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for this position should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- At least 6 months of experience in cashier or till operations.
- Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of MS Office.
- Good numerical ability and confidence when working with figures.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Basic customer service skills.
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours.
Previous experience in a pharmacy or similar retail environment may be useful, but the position is classified at entry level.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Dis-Chem is looking for an individual who can work accurately and responsibly while dealing with customers and financial transactions.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Good knowledge of cash register and till operations.
- Experience processing sales, payments and refunds.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Accuracy when handling transactions and money.
- Good time-management skills.
- Strong communication abilities.
- A professional and presentable appearance.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Emotional intelligence and social awareness.
- The ability to follow instructions and company procedures.
- Accountability and reliability.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
- The ability to understand basic reports and information.
Knowledge of an additional language will be considered an advantage.
Important Employment Conditions
The successful applicant must be willing and able to work according to the store’s retail operating schedule. Candidates should have reliable transport or live within reasonable proximity to the Ridgeview store.
Applicants must also be South African citizens and will be subject to the required employment screening processes, including clear credit and criminal records.
Because the position involves handling cash and customer transactions, reliability, honesty and careful attention to company procedures are particularly important.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers a market-related salary. Employees may also qualify for benefits associated with the role, including:
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Benefits are subject to the applicable company terms and conditions.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are interested in working as a Casual Cashier at Dis-Chem’s Ridgeview store, submit your CV and application before the closing date.
Position: Casual Cashier – Ridgeview
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Employment: Part-time
Closing Date: 06 October 2026
APPLY HERE: Submit your CV through the official Dis-Chem recruitment process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received communication within two weeks after the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of people with disabilities. Its Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during the recruitment process.