Cashier (Western Cape Region)

Job Description

Receives and disburses money for payment of goods purchased and assists customers in locating items.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enters purchases into cash register to calculate total purchase price.
Accepts cash, checks, or bankcards for payment; completes check and bankcard transactions according to established procedure.
Counts money, gives change and issues receipt for funds received.
Calculates discounts; requests customer identification for certain discounts and receipts as required.
Maintains sufficient amounts of change in cash drawer.
Balances cash drawer and receipts; documents discrepancies.
Trains new cashiers.
Assists customers in locating specific items.
Keeps register area neat and stocked with necessary supplies.
Assists in other areas of store, such as clean-up, shelf-stocking, or keeping merchandise displayed in an orderly manner.
Returns misplaced items to shelves.
Helps provide a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards and/or equipment in need of maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Knowledge of merchandise location.
Skill in handling and counting cash, and ability to learn to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
Skill in communications with public.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product on shelving at various heights.
Ability to perform general cleaning duties to maintain store standards for cleanliness.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed Matric and 1 year experience working as Cashier in a Retail Store