Junior Bank Teller at Absa, De Aar
Absa · De Aar, Northern Cape
Overview
Absa is looking for a Junior Bank Teller in De Aar, Northern Cape. You will handle cash and cheque transactions, assist walk in customers and help keep the branch running smoothly. This full time role is a solid entry point into banking if you have a business or commerce certificate and enjoy working with people and money. You will need to be accurate, friendly and alert to fraud.
About the role
As a Junior Bank Teller at Absa in De Aar, you will be the friendly face customers see when they walk into the branch. Your main job is to process cash and cheque transactions accurately and on time, making sure every customer feels helped and respected.
What you will be doing day to day:
- Balancing and managing your cash float, restocking or sending cash back when limits are reached.
- Receiving and paying out cash, cheques, travellers cheques and drafts over the counter.
- Checking IDs and account details carefully to spot fraud or suspicious activity.
- Capturing transactions on the bank system and making sure they are authorised before you finish.
- Counting cash accurately using branch counting equipment and reconciling your drawer at the start and end of each day.
- Helping customers understand bank procedures, security requirements and transaction processes.
- Guiding customers to digital and self service channels for smaller transactions.
- Identifying sales leads and passing them on to Sales Consultants.
- Following all compliance and safety rules, including opening and closing the safe and reporting suspicious transactions.
Application note: You will apply on Absa's official site using the bank's own system.
Requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Business, Commerce and Management Studies is required.
- No prior teller experience is needed, but you must be accurate with numbers and cash handling.
- You need to be vigilant and able to follow policies, especially around fraud prevention and ID checks.
- Good customer service skills and a friendly, professional manner are important.
- You should be able to work carefully under pressure and keep your workspace neat and secure.
Responsibilities
- Balance, control and manage the cash float at your teller station.
- Dispense and receive cash, cheques and other financial instruments over the counter.
- Process and encash cheques after checking identification and account details.
- Report fraudulent or suspicious activity to your team leader or branch manager.
- Capture all transactions on the bank system and ensure they are authorised.
- Count cash accurately and reconcile your drawer at the start and end of each day.
- Prepare reconciliation reports for audit and management review.
- Provide advice to customers on cash and transaction processes.
- Resolve customer enquiries and give feedback on progress.
- Identify sales leads and cross selling opportunities at the teller line.
- Open and close the branch safe according to bank procedures.
- Adhere to cash management limits and compliance requirements.
Job details
- Organisation
- Absa
- Location
- De Aar, Northern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 29 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great first step into banking, and Absa will be looking for someone who is careful with cash and comfortable talking to customers all day.
When you apply, make sure your CV shows any cash handling, customer service or retail experience you have, even from part time or holiday work. Mention that you understand the importance of checking IDs and following fraud prevention rules. In an interview for a teller role, they often ask how you would handle a cash difference or an upset customer, so think about clear examples in advance. It also helps to know Absa's digital banking options, because part of the job is guiding customers to self service channels.
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