Dis-Chem – Dispensary Support

Dispensary Support roles can help qualifying applicants enter the pharmacy environment, gain structured workplace learning and work toward registration as a learner basic pharmacist assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council. Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting Dispensary Support staff for its Irene Link store in Centurion, Gauteng.

This opportunity is aimed at learners who are capable of completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. The course is intended to equip learners with knowledge of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment, dispensing and quality on-the-job learning.

Important: This vacancy is advertised as a contract Dispensary Support role linked to the learner basic pharmacist assistant pathway. Staff will be employed in a fixed-term position as Dispensary Support until they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. The official advert states that only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Dispensary Support opportunity with Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited at the Irene Link store in Centurion.

The official advert states that the main purpose of the role is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.

The course is designed to equip learners to understand the underlying principles of major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing, while promoting quality on-the-job learning.

Staff will be employed in a fixed-term Dispensary Support position until they are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as learner basic assistants.

The official advert states that only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

The official advert confirms remuneration, but applicants should view the official listing for remuneration details. It does not state benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact contract duration.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a South African applicant with Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate who meets the Mathematics and Science subject requirements and wants to enter the pharmacy environment.

It may be suitable for someone who is interested in pharmacy support, dispensary learning, patient service, stock control, medicine handling procedures, customer service and structured workplace learning under pharmacist supervision.

The role may also suit applicants who are detail-oriented, trustworthy, able to work under pressure, willing to learn legal and professional pharmacy requirements, and able to follow strict procedures in a healthcare retail environment.

Because the role is based at Irene Link in Centurion and linked to SAPC registration as a learner basic assistant, applicants should consider whether they can meet the training, registration, location, retail and professional conduct requirements before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists services or acts that a pharmacist’s assistant registered in the category pharmacist’s assistant learner basic may perform under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.

Pharmacy and dispensary learning

• Complete learning linked to the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
• Understand major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment.
• Learn about dispensing principles in line with the pharmacy environment.
• Learn to act professionally and responsibly within legal pharmacy requirements.
• Learn to follow South African Pharmacy Council requirements where applicable.

Supervised dispensary support

• Assist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances where legally permitted and supervised.
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts within the correct legal and professional framework.
• Assist with accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking support for medication.
• Ensure that medications are checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist.

Stock control and dispensary organisation

• Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock.
• Assist with cleaning dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Assist in controlling stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves.
• Monitor medicine expiry dates as part of stock control support.
• Report low stock, out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the Dispensary Manager.
• Receive dispensary stock according to company standard operating procedures.

Patient service and pharmacy administration support

• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports when requested by the Dispensary Manager.
• Follow up on appointments where required.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication where required and under appropriate pharmacy processes.
• Complete any other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Dis-Chem may allocate additional reasonable dispensary support, pharmacy learning, stock, patient service, administration, merchandising, cleaning, telephone, authorisation or SAPC-related duties according to pharmacy, training and operational requirements. All pharmacy-related duties must be performed only within the correct legal, SAPC and pharmacist-supervision requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Grade 12 / Matric or a Senior Certificate.
• Must have Pure Mathematics with at least 50%.
• Must have Life Science and/or Physical Science.
• Must have obtained at least an average of 50%.
• Must complete a proficiency test approving application for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a learner basic assistant.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must meet MIE requirements.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Must have a clear credit record.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English and a second language.
• Must have time management skills and be deadline driven.
• Must be able to deal with pressure.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must have good communication, listening and customer service skills.
• Must have problem-solving ability.
• Must be a team player.
• Must show conflict management, accountability and professional conduct.
• Must be trustworthy and honest.
• Must have computer and numerical skills.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Advantageous requirements

• Retail FMCG experience.
• Dis-Chem front shop experience.
• Good performance record.
• Knowledge of drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• Unisolv exposure.
• SAP exposure.
• E-Scripting exposure.

School subject requirement explained

The official advert requires Grade 12 / Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics at 50%, Life Science and/or Physical Science, and at least an average of 50%.

Applicants should check their Matric results carefully before applying and should make sure that the relevant subjects and percentages are clearly shown on their documents.

Applicants should prepare a clear copy of their Senior Certificate or Matric results if the official Dis-Chem Simplify application platform requests supporting documents.

SAPC learner basic assistant requirement explained

The official advert states that Dispensary Support staff must complete a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a learner basic assistant.

This means applicants should be prepared for a selection and registration pathway linked to the pharmacy learning environment.

Applicants should follow only official Dis-Chem and SAPC-related instructions if they are shortlisted or invited to continue in the process.

Fixed-term and permanent employment pathway explained

The official advert states that staff will be employed in a fixed-term position as Dispensary Support until they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.

The official advert also states that only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Applicants should confirm the fixed-term contract conditions, learner registration steps, course requirements and permanent-employment pathway directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Citizenship, criminal and credit requirements explained

The official advert requires South African citizenship, MIE checks, a clear criminal record and a clear credit record.

Applicants should answer all screening and background-check questions honestly during the official application process.

Incorrect or misleading information may affect the application if checks are completed later in the recruitment process.

Language and communication requirement explained

The official advert requires English and a second language, with the ability to read, write and speak.

Applicants should include languages on the CV and should be honest about reading, writing and speaking ability.

Good communication, listening and customer-service ability will be important because the role includes patient service, telephone calls, script follow-up support and customer-facing pharmacy support.

Computer and numerical skills explained

The official advert lists computer and numerical skills as essential.

Applicants should mention relevant computer skills on the CV. This may include basic computer use, email, Microsoft Office, retail systems, pharmacy systems, Unisolv, SAP or e-scripting if applicable.

Applicants should not exaggerate system experience. It is better to list only the systems and tools they can use confidently.

Skills and personal attributes listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following essential competencies:

• English and second language reading, writing and speaking ability.
• Time management.
• Deadline-driven approach.
• Ability to deal with pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Listening skills.
• Customer service and customer focus.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Team player approach.
• Conflict management.
• Leading by example.
• Accountability.
• Professional conduct.
• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Computer skills.
• Numerical skills.

The official advert lists retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience, a good performance record, drug and family planning and complementary medicine, Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting as advantageous.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in pharmacy, healthcare and patient service.
• Careful attention to detail when working around medication, stock and patient-related information.
• Ability to follow strict procedures and legal requirements.
• Professional conduct in a healthcare retail environment.
• Customer service mindset.
• Ability to work under pharmacist supervision.
• Willingness to learn SAPC-related requirements.
• Reliability when dealing with stock, scripts and patient follow-ups.
• Good numeracy and accuracy.
• Honesty and trustworthiness.
• Teamwork with pharmacists, dispensary staff and store teams.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

What this opportunity really means

This is a structured pharmacy entry opportunity linked to the learner basic pharmacist assistant pathway.

The successful applicant should expect fixed-term Dispensary Support employment while working toward SAPC learner basic assistant registration and completing the required learner basic pharmacist assistant course.

The role involves supervised pharmacy support, dispensary stock support, patient service calls, script tracking follow-up, merchandising, cleaning, stock receiving, stock control, medication picking and packing support, and learning within legal pharmacy requirements.

Applicants should understand that pharmacy-related duties must be performed under the correct pharmacist supervision and within legal and SAPC requirements.

Applicants should confirm remuneration, benefits, fixed-term contract duration, course structure, proficiency test process, SAPC learner registration process, work schedule, reporting line and permanent-employment pathway directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate, if requested.
• Proof of Pure Mathematics result showing at least 50%.
• Proof of Life Science and/or Physical Science result.
• Information showing at least an average of 50%.
• Details of English and second-language ability.
• Examples of customer service, retail, FMCG or Dis-Chem front shop experience, if applicable.
• Examples of computer and numerical skills.
• Examples of Unisolv, SAP or E-Scripting exposure, if applicable.
• Information showing honesty, trustworthiness, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Dis-Chem Simplify application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a contract Dispensary Support vacancy linked to the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.

The official advert states that 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.

The official advert also states that only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

The official advert requires Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and/or Physical Science, and at least an average of 50%.

The official advert also requires a proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council, South African citizenship, MIE checks, clear criminal record and clear credit record.

The official advert confirms remuneration. Applicants should view the official advert and confirm remuneration details directly with Dis-Chem if shortlisted.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. If applicants have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.

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 and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

About the sponsor

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a South African retail pharmacy group offering pharmacy, health, wellness, beauty, personal care and related retail products and services.

Dis-Chem Group’s official overview describes its core business as operating a nationwide network of retail pharmacy stores supported by centralised distribution and wholesale infrastructure.

The group aims to provide customers with accessible, affordable and trusted healthcare solutions while maintaining operational efficiency and consistency across its store network.

This Dispensary Support opportunity is linked to Dis-Chem’s Irene Link store in Centurion, Gauteng.

Learn more through the official Dis-Chem website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 09 August 2026.
• Submit by 08 August 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Check that your Pure Mathematics result meets the 50% requirement.
• Check that your Life Science and/or Physical Science details are clear.
• Check that your average meets the required 50% minimum.
• Highlight customer service, retail FMCG or Dis-Chem front shop experience if you have it.
• Show computer and numerical skills clearly.
• Highlight Unisolv, SAP or E-Scripting exposure if you have it.
• Show that you are trustworthy, honest, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Be prepared for a proficiency test linked to SAPC learner basic assistant registration.
• Answer citizenship, criminal record and credit record questions truthfully.
• Apply only through the official Dis-Chem Pharmacy Simplify vacancy page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate.
• Applying without meeting the Pure Mathematics 50% requirement.
• Not showing Life Science and/or Physical Science clearly.
• Not showing the required average clearly.
• Not preparing accurate school result documents.
• Ignoring the SAPC learner basic assistant registration pathway.
• Not understanding that the role starts as fixed-term Dispensary Support.
• Not showing English and second-language ability.
• Not showing computer and numerical skills.
• Providing incorrect citizenship, criminal record or credit information.
• Providing incorrect qualification, subject, result or contact information.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Dis-Chem Pharmacy Simplify vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 09 August 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Dis-Chem Pharmacy Simplify recruitment page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Dis-Chem website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation, SAPC registration assistance or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure an opportunity.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Dis-Chem position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Dis-Chem vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Dis-Chem Pharmacy Simplify recruitment listing for Dispensary Support – Irene Link – Centurion.

The official listing confirmed the job title, employer, Centurion location, Gauteng province, contract employment type, posted date, closing date, Dispensary Category division, Pharmacy business unit, entry-level minimum experience, pharmaceutical primary industry and job functional area.

The official listing also confirmed the learner basic pharmacist assistant course wording, fixed-term Dispensary Support pathway, SAPC learner basic assistant wording, minimum school and subject requirements, job specification, competencies, advantageous requirements, special conditions of employment, remuneration wording, response-time note, Employment Equity wording, People with Disabilities recruitment support and POPIA application terms.

The official advert confirms remuneration. It does not state benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact contract duration when last checked.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Dis-Chem application link below.
2. Read the complete Dispensary Support – Irene Link – Centurion vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate.
4. Confirm that your Pure Mathematics result meets the 50% requirement.
5. Confirm that you have Life Science and/or Physical Science and meet the required average.
6. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Simplify platform.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete all personal, education, qualification and screening questions honestly.
10. Enter your school subjects, marks, language ability, computer skills, numerical skills, retail experience and pharmacy-related interest accurately.
11. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
12. Read the POPIA and recruitment terms carefully before submitting personal information.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details, marks and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application by 08 August 2026 where possible.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 09 August 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 08 August 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.