Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant: Dispensing & Compounding

Pivot Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited in South Africa seeks a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (Sandown, Cape Town) to support pharmacists under direct supervision. The role covers sale of Schedule 1–2 medicines, assisting with compounding, repackaging and stock control, and prescription reading/preparation.

This permanent, on-site position requires registration as a pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) and adherence to SOPs. Closing date: 28 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered as pharmacist's assistant (post-basic).
• Under direct personal supervision of a pharmacist.
• Sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
• Assist with compounding/manipulation of medicines.
• Re-packaging and stock control of medicines.

Responsibilities

• Read and prepare prescriptions and assist with dispensing.
• Maintain stock levels of Schedule 1–5 medicines.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant

Education

Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited in South Africa seeks a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (Sandown, Cape Town) to support pharmacists under direct supervision. The role covers sale of Schedule 1–2 medicines, assisting with compounding, repackaging and stock control, and prescription reading/preparation.

This permanent, on-site position requires registration as a pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) and adherence to SOPs. Closing date: 28 November 2026.