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Clicks Shop Assistant / Cashier

Matric Job
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South Africa
Market Related
Fixed Term
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Role Overview

Clicks Group is offering Shop Assistant / Cashier positions. The purpose of the role is to provide efficient customer service, handle point of sale (POS) transactions accurately, and support merchandising activities that ensure shelves are well-stocked and visually appealing. Through friendly assistance and smooth operational support, the Shop Assistant Cashier contributes to creating a positive and satisfying shopping experience for every customer.

To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.

To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.

To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.

To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.

To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".

To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.

To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.

To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

Experience in a customer facing role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment.

Retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles

Understanding of stock management procedures

Knowledge of customer service excellence

Planning and organising skills

Strong customer orientation

Following instructions and procedures

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Persuading and Influencing

Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Key Responsibilities

• To efficiently execute all operational activities at the point of sale in a timely and efficient manner.
• To maintain high levels of accuracy when scanning merchandise and collecting payment for goods purchased, including actioning clubcard rewards.
• To ensure the safe handling of cash at all times.
• To proactively promote the Clicks' clubcard and to enroll new clubcard members in order to achieve the clubcard participation targets.
• To make customers aware of promotions in order to positively affect sales and to ensure customers "feel good and pay less".
• To deliver superior customer service by acting as a brand ambassador, being visible and offering a friendly and professional service.
• To efficiently execute and maintain all merchandising and general housekeeping duties according to store and visual merchandise standards.
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.
• To maintain updated knowledge on products, ranges, promotions and events in order to provide the correct information to customers at all times.

Entry Requirements

• Essential: Grade 12
• Desirable: Maths 50% and English 50% at Grade 12 level

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Why This Is Good for Starters

This opportunity at Not specified is specifically designed for candidates with a matric certificate — no degree or diploma required. In South Africa, where youth unemployment exceeds 45%, positions like these provide a critical entry point into the formal economy. You will gain practical work experience, develop professional skills, and build a track record that opens doors to future opportunities. Many successful professionals started with exactly this kind of role.

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