Dispensary Support - Midlands Mall (Fixed Term Contract)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Dispensary Support to join their team. This fixed-term role involves assisting in dispensing medication under the supervision of a pharmacist while completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. Candidates must have a Matric certificate with mathematics and life science skills. A market-related salary is offered.

Benefits

Market related salary

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and Life Science/Physical Science.
• Completed proficiency test for SAPC registration as learner basic assistant.
• Good computer and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and sales under pharmacist supervision.
• Manage stock control and ensure medication accuracy.
• Provide information to promote health and manage customer queries.

Skills

English and second language

Time management

Good communication

Education

Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate

Tools

Unisolv

SAP

E-Scripting

Job description

Job title Dispensary Support - Midlands Mall (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Location KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline September 21, 2025

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies Paarl Mallstore has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose is to employ learners who are capable of completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• The course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing, and promotes on-the-job learning quality.
• Staff 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.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and/or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%

Job Specification

• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
• A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic may perform the following services under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
• 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 SOPs approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist with unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves as approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act professionally and within legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages and important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in stock control (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 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 to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization 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.

Competencies

Essential

• English and second language – read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline-driven, ability to handle pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication, listening, customer service focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer and numerical skills.

Advantageous

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

Remuneration and benefits

• Market related salary

Closing Date 4 September 2025

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