Location: Centurion
Job Type: Fixed-Term Learnership (with pathway to permanent employment)
Closing Date: 13 June 2026
Store: Amberfield
Division: Dispensary Category
Business Unit: Pharmacy
This role is part of Dis-Chem’s structured training pipeline designed to develop future qualified pharmacist assistants through hands-on experience and formal learning.
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy groups, operating across healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical retail sectors. The company focuses heavily on internal skills development, especially within pharmacy and dispensary services.
This opportunity is aimed at learners who want to complete the Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification while working in a real pharmacy environment.
Job Overview
The Dispensary Support role is a fixed-term learner position. Candidates will work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist while completing training required for SAPC registration.
Once successfully qualified and registered, candidates may be offered permanent employment as a pharmacist assistant.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Pure Mathematics (minimum 50%)
- Life Sciences and/or Physical Science (minimum 50%)
- Minimum average of 50%
- Must pass SAPC proficiency test for learner registration
- South African citizen
- Clean credit and criminal record
Key Responsibilities
Pharmacy Assistance Duties
- Assist with dispensing Schedule 1 medicines under supervision
- Support preparation and compounding of medication
- Help with labelling, packing, and checking of medicines
- Ensure pharmacist verification of all prescriptions
Stock Control
- Monitor expiry dates and stock rotation (FIFO system)
- Assist with receiving and storing pharmacy stock
- Report shortages and discrepancies to management
Customer Service
- Assist patients with prescription queries
- Support call centre and follow-up communication
- Provide basic health-related information under supervision
Administrative Support
- Assist with medical aid authorisations (HIV, chronic, oncology)
- Capture and update prescription records accurately
- Assist with script tracking and reporting
Skills and Competencies Required
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong numerical ability
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Customer service orientation
- Teamwork and professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure
- Accountability and honesty
Advantageous Skills
The following will improve your chances:
- Previous retail or FMCG experience
- Exposure to pharmacy environments
- Knowledge of Unisolv, SAP, or e-Scripting systems
- Understanding of complementary medicine or chronic medication processes
- Additional language proficiency
Career Development Path
Successful candidates can progress into:
- Qualified Basic Pharmacist Assistant
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
- Dispensary Supervisor
- Pharmacy Manager roles within Dis-Chem Pharmacies
This is one of the most structured entry points into the South African pharmacy sector.
Why This Role Matters
This is not just a retail job — it is a regulated healthcare training pathway. You gain:
- Formal SAPC-aligned qualification
- Real pharmacy experience
- Supervised clinical exposure
- Long-term employment opportunities in healthcare
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How to Apply
Apply via the official Dis-Chem careers platform:
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Closing Date: 13 June 2026
POPIA Notice
All applications are processed in accordance with POPIA. Personal information will be used strictly for recruitment and employment purposes only.
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