Dis-Chem: Dispensary Support Learnerships 2025

Afterskul; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 10 000 - 20 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting learnership opportunity for Dispensary Support Learners. This program is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge in the pharmaceutical environment, focusing on quality on-the-job learning. As a learner, you will assist in various tasks, including the sale of medicines, stock control, and patient service calls. Upon successful completion of the learner basic pharmacist assistant course, you will be offered permanent employment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and either Physical Science or Life Science.
• Minimum average of 50% obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and compounding of non-sterile medicines.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication.
• Assist with stock control and report stock levels to the dispensary manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has opportunities available for Dispensary Support Learners to join the team. The main purpose of this learnership is to employ learners capable of completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.

This learnership will equip learners with an understanding of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing, promoting 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. Upon qualification as a basic pharmacist assistant, permanent employment will be offered.

Responsibilities:

• The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and SOPs.
• Assist with unpacking, merchandising of stock, and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to interpret scripts accurately, acting professionally and within legal requirements as per the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and checking of medication, understanding common dosages and drug interactions.
• Ensure medications are checked for accuracy and signed off by a pharmacist.
• Assist in stock control, including managing cleanliness, organization, and expiry dates of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking and appointments.
• Assist with call center scripts and patient service calls.
• Provide health information to individuals to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Report stock levels and errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock following SOPs.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and either Physical Science or Life Science.
• Minimum average of 50% obtained.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in English and a second language – reading, writing, speaking.
• Time management, ability to meet deadlines, handle pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer focus, problem-solving, teamwork, conflict management, leadership, accountability, professionalism, trustworthiness, and honesty.