Dispensary Support Learnership โ Dis-Chem Pharmacies โ Apply by 27 June 2026
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Position: Dispensary Support Learner
Programme Type: Learnership
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Learnership Contract
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 27 June 2026
Learnership Opportunity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to join its Dispensary Support Learnership Programme.
This opportunity is ideal for young South Africans who have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science subjects and would like to build a career within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Successful candidates will be employed as Dispensary Support Learners while completing the Basic Pharmacist Assistant learning programme.
About the Learnership
The Dispensary Support Learnership is designed to provide learners with practical workplace experience and theoretical training within a pharmacy environment.
Learners will gain valuable exposure to pharmaceutical services, medication dispensing processes, stock control, customer service and healthcare administration.
Upon successful completion of the programme and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant, learners may be considered for permanent employment opportunities within Dis-Chem.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmacy Support
โข Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and scheduled substances
โข Assist with the preparation and compounding of non-sterile medicines
โข Support pharmacists with dispensing activities
โข Learn to accurately interpret prescriptions
โข Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and procedures
Stock Control
โข Assist with unpacking and merchandising pharmacy stock
โข Monitor medicine expiry dates
โข Maintain cleanliness and organisation of dispensary shelves
โข Assist with stock control and inventory management
โข Report low stock levels and stock discrepancies
Customer Service
โข Follow up with patients regarding prescriptions
โข Assist with patient service calls
โข Promote health awareness and provide information to customers
โข Assist with chronic medication authorisations
Administration
โข Assist with script tracking processes
โข Support pharmacy administration functions
โข Receive and process dispensary stock
โข Ensure accurate labelling, packing and checking of medication
Minimum Requirements
Educational Requirements
โข Grade 12 / Matric
โข Pure Mathematics
โข Physical Science or Life Science
โข Minimum average of 50%
Experience Required?
No experience required.
This learnership is specifically designed for individuals looking to enter the pharmaceutical industry and gain practical workplace experience.
Skills and Competencies
Communication Skills
โข Ability to read, write and speak English
โข Ability to communicate effectively in a second language
Personal Attributes
โข Attention to detail
โข Professional conduct
โข Trustworthy and honest
โข Accountability
โข Customer-focused attitude
โข Ability to work under pressure
Technical Skills
โข Computer literacy
โข Numerical skills
โข Time management
โข Problem-solving ability
โข Teamwork
โข Conflict management skills
Learning Outcomes
Successful learners will gain knowledge and experience in:
โข Pharmaceutical practices
โข Medication dispensing
โข Pharmacy administration
โข Customer service
โข Stock management
โข Healthcare regulations
โข Pharmaceutical legislation
โข Professional pharmacy operations
Why Join Dis-Chem?
โข Gain practical pharmacy experience
โข Receive structured workplace training
โข Learn from qualified pharmacy professionals
โข Build a career in healthcare and pharmaceuticals
โข Potential permanent employment opportunities after qualification
โข Work for one of South Africa’s leading pharmacy groups
๐ฅ HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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๐ Closing Date
27 June 2026
Important Notes
โข Learners will initially be employed on a fixed-term learnership contract.
โข Permanent employment is not guaranteed.
โข Permanent opportunities may be considered only after successful completion of the programme and registration with SAPC as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
โข Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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