Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Cape Gate – Brackenfell – Western Cape Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

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Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacy is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for the Cape Gate store in Brackenfell, Western Cape. You will work under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary, delivering high-quality customer service and accurate dispensing support.

Essential qualifications include a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant, Grade 12 with a minimum 50% average in Maths/Life Science/Physical Science, and solid computer/numerical skills.

Qualifications

• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification is required.
• Grade 12 with Maths and Life Science/Physical Science with at least 50% average.
• Computer and numerical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmacy duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with the sale, repackaging and stock control of medicines.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medications.
• Maintain patient profiles and assist with medical aid claims.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Team player

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Time management

Integrity

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Job description

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant – Cape Gate – Brackenfell – Western Cape
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Brackenfell, Western Cape
Permanent
Closing Date 14 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 Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Cape Gate store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.

Essential:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
• Computer, numerical skills

Advantageous:

Unisolv, and E-Scripting

Job Description:

A pharmacist’s assistant registered in the category pharmacist’s assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or 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 stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; 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 patient’s details
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling 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 medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
• Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines
• Assist the re-packaging of medicine
• To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action
• Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with scheduled stock takes
• Exercise stock and asset control
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO
• Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy
• Adhere to GPP standards
• Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements
• Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile
• Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly
• Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly

Competencies:

Essential:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Focus on customer service
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
• Attention to detail

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG experience
• 2nd Language other than English

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with Pharmacy Council
• Physically Fit – standing for long hours
• Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

Market-related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.