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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited has an opening for a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at its Sunninghill store in Sandton. This is a permanent position offering a market-related salary, and it suits a newly qualified pharmacist assistant who wants hands-on experience in a busy retail pharmacy.
About the company and the work
Dis-Chem is one of South Africa’s largest pharmacy groups, with stores across the country combining dispensary services, front-shop retail and health advice under one roof. At the Sunninghill store, the successful candidate will join the dispensary team and learn how a professional pharmacy operates day to day, with the emphasis on understanding the principles behind each area of pharmaceutical work and building a habit of quality, lifelong learning.
Role details and duties
The role covers the full range of pharmacist assistant work, always under the supervision of a pharmacist, including:
- Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and scheduled substances
- Helping to compound, manipulate or prepare non-sterile medicines and scheduled substances, and assisting with their manufacture according to a formula
- Re-packaging medicine and helping to distribute and control stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines and 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 them 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
- Making sure all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
- Advising and assisting patients at the dispensary, the self-medication counter and the front shop
- Following up with patients on script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager
- Explaining 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 an average of at least 50%
- A Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
The following competencies are listed as essential: the ability to work under pressure, English and a second language (read, write and speak), and being deadline driven. A third language is an advantage.
Special conditions of employment include South African citizenship, an MIE check with clear criminal and credit records, and a driver’s licence and/or own reliable transport.
Remuneration and benefits
The position offers a market-related salary, together with medical aid, a provident fund and a staff account.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to arrange the job.
Practical tips
Because the closing date is 5 November 2026, apply as soon as you can. Have your Matric results, your Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification and proof of your science marks ready, and double-check that the details on your application match your documents.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. Only successful applicants will be contacted; if you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer, and its approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not the employer. Always confirm the details, including the closing date, on the original advert before you apply.
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