Pharmacist Assistant Jobs in Sandton

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Sunninghill, Sandton, has an opportunity for a Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified to join its dispensary team. This permanent role offers a market-related salary plus medical aid, a provident fund and a staff account, and applications close on 5 November 2026, so interested candidates should apply promptly.

About the company and the work

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s best-known pharmacy groups, with stores across the country. Its Sunninghill pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacist Assistant to support the pharmacist and the dispensary team in serving patients safely and accurately. The advert describes the main purpose of the role as helping learners understand the principles behind the major areas of pharmaceutical work, while promoting quality and lifelong learning.

This is a patient-facing role at the dispensary, the self-medication counter and the front shop. You will help patients get the right medicine, with the right instructions, while every medicine you handle is checked and signed off by a pharmacist.

Role details and duties

The confirmed facts are: the employer is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, the role is at Sunninghill in Sandton, it is a permanent position, the salary is market related, the sectors are Retail and Sales, and the reference number is 209713. The advert is titled “Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant” and describes a Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant role. The key duties, as stated in the original advert, include:

• Assisting in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assisting with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance.
• Assisting with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula.
• Assisting with the re-packaging of medicine.
• Assisting in the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Providing information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Learning to interpret scripts accurately and acting in a professional and responsible manner within the legal scope of practice.
• Capturing patient details accurately and verifying the patient’s details on the system.
• Ensuring accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication, and being aware of common dosages and their uses.
• Giving patients accurate instructions on the correct use of the medicine supplied.
• Keeping up to date with changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• Ensuring all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front shop.
• Following up with patients on script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager.
• Explaining all medical aid costs to patients.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Life Science and/or Physical Science, with at least an average of 50%.
• A Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• English and a second language, with the ability to read, write and speak both.
• A deadline-driven approach to work.
• South African citizenship.
• MIE clearance, with a clear criminal and credit record.
• A driver’s licence and/or own reliable transport.

A third language is advantageous but not essential.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to that advert. Do not pay anyone to secure this job, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to arrange the placement. If a message about this vacancy asks for money, treat it as a scam and report it.

Practical tips

Because the closing date is close, apply as soon as you can and make sure your application clearly shows the three essential requirements: your Matric with Life Science and/or Physical Science at 50% or more, and your Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification. Mention your languages, since English plus a second language is required, and confirm that you have reliable transport. Accuracy matters in this role, so double-check every detail in your application before submitting it.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. The advert states that only successful applicants will be contacted, and that if you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, your application should be regarded as unsuccessful. The closing date given in the advert is 5 November 2026.

Important information

This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full details, including the benefits listed in the advert, in the original Careers24 advert before applying. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer, and its approved Employment Equity Plan and targets apply.

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