Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified – Sitari Fields – Western Cape Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Cape Town, Western Cape

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Sitari Fields, Western Cape, invites applications for Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified to join the team under pharmacist supervision.

Requirements include Grade 12, Life/Physical Science with at least 50%, and a Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification. Benefits include medical aid, provident fund and staff account, with a closing date of 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12/Matric and Life Science or Physical Science with 50% avg.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Sell Schedule 1 medicines and assist with preparation under pharmacist SOP.
• Assist with compounding/preparation of non-sterile medicines per SOP.
• Assist with manufacturing/non-sterile medicines per SOP.
• Re-packaging of medicines.
• Distribute and control stock of Schedule 1–5 medicines.
• Provide information to promote health to individuals.

Skills

Work under pressure

English proficiency + 2nd language

Deadline oriented

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Job description

Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified – Sitari Fields – Western Cape
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Closing Date 22 October 2026

Job Details

• Division
• Dispensary Category
• Business Unit
• Pharmacy
• Minimum experience
• Entry Level
• Company primary industry
• Pharmaceuticals
• Job functional area
• Other

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Sitari has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified to join the team. The main purpose of this role will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and promoting the notion of quality lifelong learning.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%.
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.

Job Description:

• 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
• The re-packaging of medicine;
• The distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances; and
• The provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
• 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.
• Capture patient details accurately and verify the patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist the re-packaging of medicine.
• Assist in the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients.

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to work under pressure
• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Deadline driven

Advantageous:

• 3rd Language

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.