Location: Vryburg, North West
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Division: Dispensary Category
Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy and retail healthcare groups, providing trusted pharmaceutical services, wellness products, and accessible healthcare solutions nationwide.
The company is known for maintaining high standards in patient care, dispensing accuracy, and professional pharmacy support services across its extensive store network.
Position Overview
Dis-Chem is currently seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for its Mompati store in Vryburg. This role focuses on delivering safe, accurate, and professional pharmaceutical support services under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with prescription processing, medicine dispensing support, patient care services, and maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a registered pharmacy assistant looking to build a stable career in the pharmaceutical retail sector.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Support & Dispensing
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines
- Support the compounding, preparation, and manipulation of medicines
- Assist with medicine manufacturing and re-packaging under supervision
- Help with prescription reading, interpretation, and processing
- Ensure correct labelling, picking, packing, and checking of medication
Stock & Inventory Control
- Assist with ordering and control of scheduled medicines (up to Schedule 6)
- Receive and manage dispensary stock according to SOPs
- Maintain FEFO (First Expiry First Out) stock rotation
- Report low stock levels and discrepancies
- Assist with bi-annual stock counts
Patient Care & Customer Service
- Advise patients on correct medicine usage
- Assist with self-medication and front-shop queries
- Explain medical aid costs and dispensing procedures
- Provide health-related information to promote wellness
- Follow up on prescriptions and patient requirements
Administration & Compliance
- Capture and verify patient and prescription data accurately
- Maintain patient profiles and update system records
- Assist with medical aid claims and corrections
- Ensure compliance with SAPC and legal pharmacy standards
- Support chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medication authorisations
Minimum Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Experience with Unisolv system
- Strong numerical and communication skills
- Willing to work retail pharmacy hours
Advantageous Requirements
- Experience in FMCG or retail pharmacy environment
- Knowledge of SAP and E-Scripting systems
- Experience with chronic, family planning, or complementary medicine
- Additional language proficiency
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Trustworthy and ethical conduct
- Strong teamwork ability
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management and organisational skills
Employment Conditions
- Registration with SAPC is mandatory
- Must be willing to work retail pharmacy hours
- Physically able to stand for long periods
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and compliance
- Clear credit and criminal record required
- Valid driver’s license required
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff discount account
- Stable long-term employment within a national pharmacy group
Career Growth Opportunity
This role provides strong exposure to:
- Pharmaceutical dispensing systems
- Patient care and clinical support services
- Retail pharmacy operations
- Regulatory compliance in healthcare
It is an excellent stepping stone toward senior pharmacist assistant roles or further pharmaceutical qualifications.
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