Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Jobs in Sandown

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is looking for a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant to join the dispensary team at its Sandown store in Cape Town. This is a permanent position offering a market-related salary, and applications close on 28 November 2026, so interested candidates should apply promptly.

About the company and the work

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is one of South Africa’s best-known pharmacy groups, with stores across the country. The Sandown store is advertised under The Local Choice Pharmacy banner. Note that the advert names Dis-Chem as the employer while the body text refers to The Local Choice Pharmacy, so applicants should confirm the store branding in the original advert. The role sits in the dispensary, where you will work under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist, helping 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 the Sandown store in Cape Town, it is a permanent position, the salary is market related, the reference number is 209778, and the advert closes on 28 November 2026. The key duties, as stated in the original advert, include:

• Assisting in the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines
• Assisting with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance
• 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
• Reading and preparing prescriptions, and selecting, manipulating or compounding the medicine
• Providing instructions on the correct use of medicine supplied, and information to promote health
• Learning to interpret scripts accurately and acting professionally and responsibly within the legal scope of practice
• Capturing patient details accurately and verifying them on the system
• Ensuring accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication, and being aware of common dosages
• Keeping up to date with changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensuring all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
• Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front shop within the scope of practice
• Following through on promises made to customers about special orders and medical aid queries
• Processing all paperwork needed for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids, and correcting errors on scripts rejected by medical aids
• Ensuring authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintaining customer profiles on the system, noting messages on profiles and taking suitable action
• Reporting low or out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
• Assisting with scheduled stock takes, and exercising stock and asset control
• Receiving dispensary stock in line with the company’s standard operating procedures
• Housekeeping in line with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards, and adhering to company policies and procedures, Health and Safety rules, the uniform and personal appearance policy, and GPP standards
• Assisting with maintaining the annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements, signing up loyalty cards and linking them with patient profiles, and assisting with Health Windows and blister packing
• Working towards the minimum requirements to comply with MAPL

Requirements

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

• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and/or Physical Science with at least an average of 50%
• A Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
• Computer and numerical skills
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council
• Physically fit, as the role involves standing for long hours
• A driver’s licence and/or reliable transport
• South African citizenship or a valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

The following are listed as advantageous, not essential: knowledge of Unisolv and E-Scripting, retail FMCG experience, and a second language other than English.

The advert also lists the following competencies as essential: good communication and listening skills, a focus on customer service, problem-solving skills, being a team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability and professional conduct, trustworthiness and honesty, time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure, and attention to detail.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing for this vacancy, 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 28 November 2026, apply as soon as you can and make sure your application clearly shows your Matric results in Mathematics and Life Science and/or Physical Science at 50% or more, your Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification, and your Pharmacy Council registration. Mention any Unisolv or E-Scripting experience, retail FMCG experience, and any second language you speak, since these are listed as advantageous. Confirm that you have reliable transport, and 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.

Important information

This post is for information only and is not the employer. Always confirm the details, including the closing date, in the original advert before applying. Note that the advert header names Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited as the employer while the body text refers to The Local Choice Pharmacy for the Sandown store; confirm the store details in the original advert if anything is unclear. A similar role in Sandton (Sunninghill) is advertised separately and is not the same vacancy as this Sandown, Cape Town role.

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