Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2025/2026 Application Details

Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026, How to apply online for the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026, requirements, eligibility, and application closing date.

Learnerships are a great opportunity if you want to learn skills and develop a career. Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership 2026 is opening now and we always have details on the latest Learnerships for you.

Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership Application Details 2026

• 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 promote the notion of quality on-the-job learning. Candidates will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

  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 the 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 professionally and responsibly, 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.
  • Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
  • Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
  • Follow up with patients regarding the script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow-up appointments.
  • Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
  • Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
  • Assist with scheme authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
  • Report on low / out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
  • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

   

  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, and 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.

How to Apply

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

Applications close on 26 September 2025

Click here to apply

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