Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026.
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Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy groups, offering pharmaceutical products, health and wellness services, beauty items, and everyday essentials. Through this learnership programme, successful candidates will receive structured workplace training and gain valuable experience in the pharmaceutical environment.
The programme aims to develop learners into qualified Basic Pharmacist Assistants, registered with the South African Pharmaceutical Council (SAPC).
About the Dispensary Support Learnership
The Dispensary Support Learnership is designed to train learners in the core principles of pharmaceutical services, dispensing procedures, and patient support.
Learners will be employed on a fixed-term contract while completing the Basic Pharmacist Assistant course. Once learners complete the programme and register with the SAPC, they may be considered for permanent employment within Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
This programme provides hands-on training in pharmacy operations and promotes quality on-the-job learning within a professional healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Learners will assist in various pharmacy operations, including:
Selling Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances
Assisting with the compounding or preparation of non-sterile medicines
Helping with dispensary stock management and merchandising
Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of dispensary and OTC shelves
Assisting with script interpretation and medication dispensing
Ensuring medication is accurately picked, packed, labelled and checked
Monitoring medication expiry dates and stock levels
Supporting patient follow-ups and script tracking
Assisting with chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication authorisations
Providing health information to patients
Assisting with call centre and patient service calls
Receiving and managing dispensary stock according to company procedures
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
Must have Pure Mathematics
Must have Physical Science or Life Science
Must have achieved at least 50% average
Willing to work in a pharmacy retail environment
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English and a second language
Strong communication and customer service skills
Good time management and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities
Professional conduct and accountability
Basic computer and numerical skills
Why Apply for the Dis-Chem Learnership?
This learnership offers a valuable opportunity for young people interested in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
Benefits include:
Practical pharmacy workplace experience
Training towards becoming a Basic Pharmacist Assistant
Opportunity to work in a professional healthcare environment
Potential permanent employment after qualification
This programme can serve as a strong foundation for a career in pharmacy, healthcare services, and pharmaceutical retail.
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