Location: Kyalami, Midrand
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Retail Healthcare
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
About the Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is one of South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical and health retail groups, offering professional dispensary services, medicines, wellness products, and FMCG essentials nationwide. Dis-Chem is committed to patient care excellence, regulatory compliance, and transformation through inclusive employment practices.
Position Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Post-Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for its Kyalami store in Midrand. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a registered pharmacy professional passionate about patient care, accuracy, and compliance within a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.
The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical care by supporting patients’ medicine-related needs while operating strictly within legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines
- Support the compounding, preparation, and manufacturing of non-sterile medicines according to SOPs
- Assist with re-packaging, distribution, and stock control of Schedule 1–5 medicines
- Support ordering of medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 as authorised
- Assist with prescription preparation, labelling, and supply following pharmacist interpretation
- Accurately interpret prescriptions in line with SAPC and legal requirements
- Capture and verify patient and script details accurately on the system
- Ensure correct picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication
- Advise patients on correct medicine usage and potential interactions
- Assist with medical aid claims, authorisations, and cost explanations
- Process and correct rejected medical aid claims
- Ensure chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication authorisations
- Maintain and manage customer profiles and system updates
- Receive and merchandise dispensary stock according to FEFO principles
- Report low or out-of-stock items and stock discrepancies
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Maintain strict stock, cash, and asset control
- Promote health education and patient wellness initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Experience working on Unisolv
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong command of English and a second language
- Willingness to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of retail and FMCG operations
- Third additional language
- Experience with SAP and e-Scripting
- Knowledge of family planning, complementary medicine, and drug therapies
Core Competencies
Essential:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving ability
- Team player with professional integrity
- Trustworthy and honest
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
Advantageous:
- Retail and FMCG pharmacy experience
- Third additional language
- Experience with Unisolv, SAP, and e-Scripting systems
- Knowledge of complementary and family planning medicine
Special Conditions of Employment
- Active registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willingness to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Ability to work in controlled environments (temperature, security, limited space)
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods
- Valid driver’s licence
- Clear criminal and credit record
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account benefits
- Permanent role within a reputable national pharmacy group
POPIA Compliance
By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes.
How to Apply
Apply via the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies careers platform.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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