Learnership Opportunity at Dis-Chem Pharmacies – Dispensary Support Pharmacist Assistant Course
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is offering an exciting Learnership Opportunity for aspiring Pharmacist Assistants across selected South African branches. This is your chance to kickstart your pharmacy career through a structured training programme with the potential for permanent employment upon successful qualification.
Available Learnership Positions:
1. Dispensary Support – Northridge (Bloemfontein, Free State)
Closing Date: 01 August 2025
2. Dispensary Support – Paarl Mall (Western Cape)
Closing Date: 21 July 2025
3. Dispensary Support – Panorama (Cape Town, Western Cape)
Closing Date: 24 July 2025
Overview:
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Learnership
Potential: Permanent placement after qualification
Posted Date: 14 July 2025
Dis-Chem is seeking applicants who are passionate about healthcare and eager to build a future in pharmaceutical retail by completing a formal Dispensary Support qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in selling Schedule 1 medicines under pharmacist supervision
-Support preparation of non-sterile medicines per SOP
-Ensure accurate script interpretation and compliance with legal standards
-Pack, label, and confirm medication with pharmacist oversight
-Maintain stock control, expiry checks, and dispensary hygiene
-Handle patient calls, chronic script authorizations, and scheme queries
-Provide basic health information and manage patient follow-ups
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate with:
- Pure Mathematics – Minimum 50%
- Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences
- Overall average of at least 50%
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to learn and adhere to SOPs and legal guidelines
APPLICATION PROCESS
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