Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for Dispensary Support Jobs 2026 at its Kyalami Corner store in Gauteng. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract and is intended for learners who are capable of completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. The Dispensary Support Jobs provide an opportunity to gain practical exposure to the pharmaceutical environment, dispensing procedures, stock control and patient service while working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist where required.
Position Details
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Position: Dispensary Support
- Location: Kyalami Corner, Midrand, Gauteng
- Division: Dispensary Category
- Business Unit: Pharmacy
- Employment Type: Contract / Fixed Term
- Industry: Retail
- Functional Area: Sales
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Salary: Market-related
- Closing Date: 21 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To apply for these Dispensary Support Jobs, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate.
- Pure Mathematics with at least 50%.
- Life Science and/or Physical Science.
- At least an average of 50%.
- Pass the required proficiency test assessing capability to register with the Pharmacy Council.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Meet the company’s credit and screening requirements.
- Be willing and able to complete the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- Be prepared to work in accordance with pharmaceutical legislation and company procedures.
Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Dispensary Support Jobs 2026 should have:
- Good English communication skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak English and a second language.
- Good customer service skills.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Good numerical skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Conflict-management skills.
- Accountability.
- Professional conduct.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
- Ability to work accurately and responsibly.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and scheduled substances as permitted.
- Assisting with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile medicines according to approved formulas and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Unpacking and merchandising dispensary stock.
- Cleaning dispensary and OTC shelves.
- Learning to accurately interpret prescriptions.
- Working professionally and responsibly within South African pharmaceutical requirements.
- Accurately picking, packing and labelling medication.
- Being aware of common dosages and important drug interactions.
- Ensuring medication is checked and signed off by a pharmacist.
- Assisting with stock control.
- Maintaining clean and organised medicine shelves.
- Monitoring medicine expiry dates.
- Following up with patients regarding script tracking reports when requested.
- Assisting with patient follow-up appointments.
- Assisting with call-centre scripts and patient-service telephone calls.
- Providing appropriate information to individuals to promote health.
- Assisting with scheme authorisations for chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication.
- Reporting low or out-of-stock items to the Dispensary Manager.
- Reporting stock errors to the Dispensary Manager.
- Receiving dispensary stock according to company procedures.
- Performing other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
Why Apply
- Gain exposure to a retail pharmacy environment.
- Develop pharmaceutical and dispensing-related knowledge.
- Learn about stock control and medicine handling.
- Develop customer and patient service skills.
- Gain experience with pharmacy systems and procedures.
- Work towards becoming a registered learner basic pharmacist assistant.
- Develop professional communication and administrative skills.
- Gain practical experience under appropriate pharmacist supervision.
Important Notes
- Candidates must complete the required proficiency test for registration as a learner basic pharmacist assistant.
- The role involves pharmaceutical and dispensing-related duties under the required supervision.
- Permanent employment may be offered after qualification as a basic pharmacist assistant, subject to Dis-Chem’s requirements.
- South African citizenship is required.
- Clear criminal and credit screening is required.
- Previous retail FMCG or Dis-Chem front-shop experience is advantageous.
- Experience with Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting is advantageous.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
- If you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
- Dis-Chem states that it is an equal opportunity employer and supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.