Closing Date 04 June 2026 Qualifications Dispensary support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant. Applicants must be South African citizens with a clear criminal and credit history. They must pass a proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council. Responsibilities The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances. Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non‑sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist. Perform any other duties assigned by the dispensary manager. Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council. Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages and important drug interactions. Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist. Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances. Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments. Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls. Provide information to individuals to promote health. Assist with scheme authorisation of chronic, HIV, AIDS and oncology medication. Report on low‑ or out‑of‑stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager. Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company. Competencies Essential: English and second language – read, write and speak. Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail. Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest. Computer, numerical skills. Advantageous: Retail FMCG, Dis‑Chem front shop experience and a good performance record. Drug and family planning and complementary medicine. Unisolv, SAP and E‑Scripting. Special Conditions of Employment Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council. South African citizen. Clear MIE, criminal and credit history. Remuneration and Benefits Market related salary. Equal Opportunity 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 & Transformation Strategy. Dis‑Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr