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Dis‑Chem Goodwood invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its Fixed‑Term Dispensary Support vacancies. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026.
What the Job Is About
Dis‑Chem Pharmacies is looking for young people who want to start a career in the world of medicines. The Fixed‑Term Dispensary Support role is based at the Goodwood store in Cape Town, Western Cape. While you work, you will finish the Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course and gain hands‑on experience under the watchful eye of licensed pharmacists. After you become a registered Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), you could be offered a permanent position.
What You Will Do Every Day
- Learn on the job while you complete the Basic Pharmacist Assistant programme.
- Help sell Schedule 1 medicines, but only when a pharmacist is present.
- Take part in making and handling non‑sterile medicines following approved recipes.
- Unpack, shelf‑stock and arrange medicines in the dispensary and on the shop floor.
- Keep the dispensary tidy and the shelves organised at all times.
- Read prescriptions carefully and follow SAPC rules when filling them.
- Pick, pack, label and double‑check medication before it is handed to a customer.
- Make sure a pharmacist signs off on every medicine before it leaves the counter.
- Watch stock levels, note expiry dates and keep the shelves neat.
- Call patients to remind them about prescriptions or upcoming appointments when needed.
- Answer phone calls and help with call‑centre pharmacy services.
- Give basic health advice to patients, always under the pharmacist’s supervision.
- Process authorisations for chronic, HIV/AIDS and cancer medicines.
- Tell the Dispensary Manager if any stock is low, missing or not matching the records.
- Receive new stock and store it according to Dis‑Chem’s standard procedures.
These tasks give you a solid foundation for a long‑term pharmacy career.
Who Can Apply
- Completed Grade 12 (Matric) or Senior Certificate.
- Scored at least 50 % in Pure Mathematics.
- Scored at least 50 % in Life Sciences or Physical Science.
- Able to pass the SAPC proficiency test needed for learner registration.
- Good spoken and written English, plus another language is a plus.
- Friendly, good at talking to customers and working with a team.
- Comfortable using a computer and handling numbers.
- Very careful, organised and able to follow instructions.
- Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good listening skills and able to solve small problems quickly.
- Honest, trustworthy and professional.
- South African citizen with a clear criminal and credit record.
Why This Is a Great Chance
- Earn while you learn – you receive a salary while you study for the Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
- Real‑world experience – every day you’ll be working side‑by‑side with qualified pharmacists.
- Career path – after registration with the SAPC, you may move into a permanent pharmacy role.
- Skill development – you will improve your communication, customer service, teamwork and technical pharmacy abilities.
- Health‑sector impact – you will help people get the medicines they need, making a positive difference in the community.
If you are ready to start a rewarding journey in the pharmaceutical field, this programme gives you the perfect launch pad.
Apply now: https://dischem.simplify.hr/vacancy/ubioyy
Make sure your application reaches us before the deadline on 31 July 2026. Good luck!