Dis-Chem: Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026 / 2027

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has opportunities available for Dispensary Support Learners to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. This Learnership will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning. Candidates will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and (Physical Science or Life Science)
• Must have obtained at least an average of 50%
• Skills and Competencies
• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Include but not limited to:
• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.

Application tips

• •Learnerships are for people with little or no experience — apply even if your CV is short.
• •Include your latest results, even if you did not pass every subject.
• •Mention that you are unemployed and available immediately.