Dis-Chem Pharmacies: Dispensary Support Learnership 2026. Chem Pharmacies store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are able to complete the basic pharmacist assistant course. This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of the major areas of the pharmaceutical environment.
Job Specification
Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test, approving them to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist’s assistant registered in the category pharmacist’s assistant learner basic may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with unpacking and merchandising stock, and cleaning the dispensary and OTC shelves, as approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, and within the legal requirements, in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
- Ensure accurate picking/packing/labelling, and checking of medication, and be aware of common dosages and important drug interactions
- Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Follow up with patients regarding the script tracking report, as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow-up appointments
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
Requirements
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Time management, deadline-driven, dealing with pressure, and attention to detail
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service focus, problem-solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest
- Computer, numerical skills
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
How To Apply
Apply online for the Dis-Chem Pharmacies: Dispensary Support Learnership 2026
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