Dispensary Support Assistant (Fixed Term) – Thatchfield

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Centurion, Gauteng

Contract Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Today

Centurion, Gauteng Contract Closes 13 Nov 2026

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Thatchfield, Centurion, is looking for a Dispensary Support Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This role is designed for learners who want to complete the Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course. The goal is to train and support learners in understanding how pharmacies work, how to dispense medicines safely, and how to provide quality service. Once you finish the course and register with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Learner Basic Assistant, you may be offered permanent employment.

As a Dispensary Support Assistant, you will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and help with various tasks in the dispensary. You will assist in selling medicines that require a prescription, help prepare and pack medicines according to approved instructions, and keep the dispensary area clean and organized. You will also learn how to read and understand prescriptions, check medicines for accuracy, and assist customers with their questions. Other responsibilities include managing stock levels, following up on patient appointments, handling calls from customers, and helping with authorizations for chronic, HIV, and cancer medications. You will also report any stock issues or errors to the dispensary manager and ensure all medicines are checked and signed off by a pharmacist.

To apply for this role, you must have completed Matric (Grade 12) with at least 50% in Pure Mathematics, Life Science, or Physical Science, and an overall average of 50% or higher. You must also pass a proficiency test that allows you to register with the Pharmacy Council as a Learner Basic Assistant. Good communication skills in English and another language are essential, as well as strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work under pressure. You should be a team player, honest, and professional in your conduct. Basic computer and numerical skills are also required. Any experience in retail, especially in a pharmacy or front shop, will be an advantage, as will knowledge of drug interactions, family planning, and complementary medicines.

This is a fixed-term contract position with a market-related salary. Once you complete your training and register with the Pharmacy Council, you may be offered permanent employment. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with disabilities.