Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Opportunity at Dis-Chem Dainfern

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is inviting applications for a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant at its Dainfern store in Fourways, Sandton, Gauteng. This permanent position focuses on providing professional pharmaceutical care, ensuring patients’ medicine-related needs are met, and maintaining compliance with legal and professional standards. Applications close on 22 April 2026.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Experience using Unisolv
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Strong numerical skills
• Proficiency in English and a second language
• Willingness to work retail hours

Advantageous Skills

• Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations
• Third language proficiency
• Experience with SAP and E-Scripting
• Knowledge of drug and family planning and complementary medicine

Duties and Responsibilities
The role involves a combination of dispensing, patient care, and stock management tasks:

• Assist with the sale and distribution of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines
• Compound, prepare, or manufacture non-sterile medicines under pharmacist supervision
• Repackage medicines and manage stock according to standard operating procedures
• Accurately interpret and prepare prescriptions, including labelling and patient instructions
• Capture prescription and patient details on the system
• Ensure medication accuracy, checking for common dosages and drug interactions
• Advise patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front shop areas
• Process and correct medical aid claims and authorisations for chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medication
• Maintain and merge customer profiles, and follow up on scripts and appointments
• Report stock shortages or errors and assist with bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash, and asset control in accordance with Dis-Chem procedures

Key Competencies
Essential qualities include:

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Teamwork, honesty, and trustworthiness
• Time management and ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy in MS Office

Special Conditions of Employment

• Registration with SAPC is required
• Must work retail hours and be physically fit
• Controlled environment with health and safety considerations
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits

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

Dis-Chem Pharmacies promotes equal opportunity employment and actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Candidates not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Apply now at Dis-Chem Careers.