Dis-Chem Pharmacies offers a great chance for South African youth to start a career in pharmacy through the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026. This program helps unemployed people gain skills in dispensing medicines and supporting customers in a real pharmacy setting. If you have Matric and want hands-on training, this could be your path to a steady job.
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies started in 1978 and has become one of South Africa’s top retail pharmacy chains. The company sells medicines, health products, beauty items, and daily needs. With stores across the country, it provides reliable services to many customers every day.
About the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026
This learnership lets you complete the Basic Pharmacist Assistant course while working in a pharmacy. You will mix classroom learning with on-the-job practice in areas like dispensing drugs, managing stock, and helping customers. The program runs in places like Pretoria, Gauteng. After you finish and register with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), you might get a full-time job offer. It starts as a fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
Learners handle daily tasks to keep the pharmacy running smoothly. Here are the main duties:
- Sell Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Help mix and prepare non-sterile medicines.
- Unpack and arrange stock on shelves.
- Clean the dispensary and over-the-counter areas.
- Read and process prescriptions correctly.
- Pick, pack, label, and check medications.
- Track medicine stock and check expiry dates.
- Follow up with patients on scripts and appointments.
- Answer calls for scripts and patient services.
- Share basic health info and promote awareness.
- Support approvals for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and cancer medicines.
- Report low stock or errors.
- Receive stock following company rules.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you need:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Pure Mathematics.
- Physical Science or Life Science.
- At least 50% average in Matric.
Skills and Competencies Needed
Strong skills make you stand out in this role. Look for these qualities:
- Good communication.
- Customer service focus.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Basic computer use.
- Number skills.
- Ability to handle pressure.
- Problem-solving.
- Professional attitude.
- Teamwork.
Why Apply for This Learnership
This program gives real benefits for your future. You gain work experience in pharmacy retail. It includes SAPC-approved training as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Plus, it opens doors to permanent jobs and builds skills in customer care and health services.
How to Apply
Check the locations and deadlines below. Click the links to apply online. Note some dates have passed based on today’s date, but apply where open.
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Dispensary Support – Thatchfield – Centurion
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Closing Date: 13 May 2026 -
Dispensary Support – Raslouw – Centurion
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Closing Date: 13 May 2026 -
Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) – Berea – East London
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 15 May 2026 -
Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) – Gateway
Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 20 May 2026 -
Dispensary Support – Boskruin – Randburg
Location: Randburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 04 June 2026 -
Dispensary Support – Ferndale – Randburg
Location: Randburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 16 May 2026 -
Dispensary Support Learnership – Menlyn Mall – Pretoria
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 18 April 2026 -
Dispensary Support – Raslouw – Centurion
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
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