Dis-Chem Dispensary Support 2026 โ Grade 12 | Pharmacist Assistant Learnership Opportunities | Apply by 28 September 2026
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting applications for a Dispensary Support opportunity at its Constantia store in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
This is an entry-level opportunity aimed at learners who are capable of completing the Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course.
The programme provides workplace learning in the pharmaceutical and dispensing environment. Successful candidates will initially be employed in a fixed-term Dispensary Support position until they are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as learner basic assistants.
According to the vacancy, permanent employment will only be offered once the learner has successfully qualified as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
Applicants need Grade 12 / Matric or a Senior Certificate, with specific subject and academic requirements.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Job Overview
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Dispensary Support โ Constantia
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Division: Retail
Industry: Retail
Functional Area: Health Care Provider
Experience Level: Entry Level
Initial Employment: Fixed-Term Dispensary Support
Training: Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course
Qualification Required: Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
Salary: Market-related
Posted: 21 September 2026
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
About the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Opportunity
Dis-Chem’s Constantia store is looking for suitable candidates who are capable of completing the Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course.
The course is intended to help learners understand the underlying principles of major areas associated with:
- The pharmaceutical environment.
- Dispensing.
- Medication handling.
- Pharmaceutical stock.
- Patient service.
- Quality workplace learning.
This is therefore more than a general retail position. It is a learning opportunity designed for candidates interested in developing within the pharmacy environment.
How the Programme Works
Successful candidates will initially be employed in a fixed-term position as Dispensary Support.
They must complete a proficiency test demonstrating their capability to apply for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
Once appropriately registered as a Pharmacist’s Assistant Learner Basic, the learner may perform permitted duties under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist.
According to the vacancy, permanent employment will only be offered once the learner has qualified as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
Applicants should therefore understand that the initial Dispensary Support appointment itself is not described as permanent employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
–Grade 12 / Matric or a Senior Certificate.
–Pure Mathematics โ at least 50%.
–Life Science and/or Physical Science.
-An overall average of at least 50%.
Applicants should check their Grade 12 results carefully before applying because these academic requirements are listed as essential.
Is Previous Work Experience Required?
The position is classified as:
Entry Level
The supplied essential requirements do not state a compulsory minimum period of previous work experience.
However, applicants still need to meet the specified Grade 12 subject and mark requirements and must successfully complete the required proficiency test for SAPC learner registration.
Previous Retail/FMCG or Dis-Chem front-shop experience with a good performance record is listed as advantageous, rather than essential.
Proficiency Test
Dispensary Support staff must complete a proficiency test demonstrating their capability to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Council as a learner basic assistant.
This is an important condition of the opportunity.
Applicants should therefore be prepared for an assessment as part of the process.
What Will You Learn and Do?
Once appropriately registered as a Pharmacist’s Assistant Learner Basic, duties are performed under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist.
The duties described in the vacancy include the following.
1. Schedule 1 Medicines
The learner may assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances within the permitted scope of practice and under pharmacist supervision.
2. Compounding and Preparation
The learner may assist with the:
- Compounding.
- Manipulation.
- Preparation.
of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and Standard Operating Procedures.
These activities must be performed under the appropriate pharmacist supervision.
3. Dispensary Stock
The learner will assist with:
- Unpacking stock.
- Merchandising stock.
- Organising dispensary shelves.
- Organising OTC shelves.
- Maintaining cleanliness in applicable areas.
These activities must follow procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
4. Learn to Interpret Prescriptions
Learners will develop skills required to accurately interpret scripts while acting professionally and responsibly within applicable legal requirements and the requirements of the South African Pharmacy Council.
5. Picking, Packing and Labelling Medication
The role includes learning and assisting with:
- Picking medication.
- Packing medication.
- Labelling medication.
- Checking medication-related information.
- Understanding common dosages.
- Becoming aware of important drug interactions.
All medications must be checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist as required.
6. Pharmaceutical Stock Control
Learners will assist with stock control involving Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
Responsibilities include:
- Keeping shelves organised.
- Maintaining cleanliness.
- Packing stock correctly.
- Monitoring medicine expiry dates.
- Reporting stock problems.
7. Patient Follow-Ups
The learner may assist with patient follow-ups relating to:
- Script-tracking reports.
- Follow-up appointments.
These activities will be performed as requested by the Dispensary Manager.
8. Telephone and Patient Service
The role may include assisting with:
- Call-centre scripts.
- Patient-service telephone calls.
- Patient queries.
Good communication and listening skills will therefore be important.
9. Health Information
Learners may provide appropriate information to individuals to help promote health within the permitted scope of their role.
10. Medical Scheme Authorisations
The position includes assisting with scheme authorisations relating to:
- Chronic medication.
- HIV and AIDS medication.
- Oncology medication.
11. Monitor Stock Levels
The learner should report:
- Low stock.
- Out-of-stock items.
- Stock errors.
These should be reported to the Dispensary Manager.
12. Receive Dispensary Stock
Dispensary stock must be received according to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Accuracy and attention to detail are important when dealing with pharmaceutical stock.
Essential Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to communicate in a second language.
- Time management.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication.
- Good listening skills.
- Customer-service focus.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Teamwork.
- Conflict-management skills.
- Ability to lead by example.
- Accountability.
- Professional conduct.
- Trustworthiness.
- Honesty.
- Computer skills.
- Numerical skills.
Advantageous Experience and Knowledge
The vacancy lists the following as advantageous:
- Retail/FMCG experience.
- Dis-Chem front-shop experience with a good performance record.
- Knowledge relating to drugs and family planning.
- Knowledge relating to complementary medicine.
- Additional language ability.
- Unisolv experience.
- SAP experience.
- E-Scripting experience.
These are advantageous and should not be presented as essential requirements unless otherwise stated by Dis-Chem for an individual applicant.
Special Conditions of Employment
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Complete the proficiency test assessing capability to register with the Pharmacy Council.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Meet applicable MIE requirements.
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Have a clear credit record.
Salary
Dis-Chem lists the remuneration as:
Market-related salary
No specific salary amount is provided in the vacancy.