Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a major South African retail pharmacy chain known for its slogan "Pharmacists who care". Working here involves fast-paced retail, customer service, and healthcare support. Employees generally report an average work experience with opportunities in retail, nursing, and pharmacy
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant (Fixed Term) for their Gateway store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Oncology experience
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- South African Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 10 November 2026
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Job Description
- The Quality Control Officer ensures products received, stored, and distributed meet quality and compliance standards through inspection, testing, and warehouse-level quality control processes.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Diploma in Quality Control, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field or 2-5 years’ experience in quality control, warehousing, retail or related role.
- Experience in product inspection, inventory handling, compliance with quality standards preferred.
- Health& Safety certification relative to warehouse operations an advantage.
Responsibilities
Product Quality Control
- Inspect incoming products and verify quality and compliance standards.
- Conduct audits and co-ordinate sampling to ensure product integrity across the supply chain.
- Identify, report and resolve product defects and discrepancies.
- Sample products during receiving processes and reject products that do not meet the specified standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with warehouse teams, suppliers, and compliance teams.
- Coordinate inspections of local or imported stock with regulatory bodies.
- Support quality assurance processes across distribution
Governance and risk
- Maintain up to date records of quality control activities, inspection reports, sample tracking and audit results.
- Identify and escalate quality risks and non-compliance concerns.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
- Ensure the adherence to quality standards for the handling, storage, and shipping of products.
Key Skills
- Quality control and inspection expertise.
- Attention to detail and operational discipline.
- Understanding of warehouse and supply chain processes
Key Performance Indicators
- Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge.
- Attention to detail and analytical capability.
- Understanding of product safety and quality standards.
- Stakeholder engagement capability
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality compliance rates.
- Defect detection and resolution.
- Audit outcomes.
- Accuracy of inspections
Closing Date 10 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Paarl Store in Western Cape. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- BPharm / equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Min 2- 3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical
- 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
- Third additional language
- SAP experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered tutor
- Unisolv experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Dispensing of Medication:
- Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
Customer Service:
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Explain all medical aid costs to patients. Administration:
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Maintain customer profiles on the system.
- Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
Stock Control:
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- Comprehensive medicine knowledge including common dosing regimes, interactions and counselling to ensure appropriate and effective treatment outcomes. Understanding of Retail as pertains to pharmacy.
- Ability to think critically
- Possess excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community. English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Acts as a role model to others and talks to others about the need for high standards and quality. Demonstrates drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.
- Time management. Able to meet deadlines. Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Computer, numerical skills. Unisolv and SAP, E-Scripting
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- MIE Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 26 November 2026
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Job Description
- The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Store Driver for their Witbank Store. Deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding \
- The Local Choice Corporate Stores quality standards.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Valid Driver License
Job Description:
- Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous
- All the cash and product receipts must be given to the cashier before the close of business
- The correct products must be delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
- Fridge line deliveries must be prioritized and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
- Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer and back to the Store
- Return back to the store immediately after a delivery
- After completion of deliveries, the vehicle must be repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
- Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process
- Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
- Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet The Local Choice Corporate Stores requirements
- Follow delivery/ pickup instructions from management
- All collections and store returns must be correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
- All delivery paperwork must be signed upon delivery
- Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip
- All invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet must be available and correctly recorded
- All invoices must be signed in the correct manner and report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
- Comply with The Local Choice Corporate Stores vehicle policy at all times
- Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
- Process payments on all transaction via EFT and cash payment options. Cheques are not to be accepted
- The vehicle must be locked at all times during the delivery process
- Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed
- Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concerns to the manager
- Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment immediately
- Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act
- Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving
- Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
- Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous service
- Uphold professional behavior when dealing with customers
- Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management
- Adhere to all applicable The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and standard operating proceedures
- Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
- Comply with the company uniform policy at all times
Competencies:
Essential:
- English – Read, write and speak well. Oral Communication, Listening and Document Use
- Be trustworthy an honest. Time Management. Client Service, Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management, Cooperation and Customer Orientation
- Be self-motivated and deadline drive. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship, Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct and, Target and Deadline Driven
Advantageous:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- 2nd Additional language
Special conditions of employment:
- Driver license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Must be in good physical health this includes good eyesight
- Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the store, should the need arise
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 02 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Garden Walk, Mossel Bay. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric
- Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
- Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
- 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Advantageous:
- Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
- Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra
Job Description:
- Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
- Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
- Ensure all clinic services are available at the
- Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
- Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
- Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
- Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
- Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
- Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
- Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
- Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
- Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
- Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 11 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Mthatha. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric
- Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
- Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
- 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Advantageous:
- Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
- Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra
Job Description:
- Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
- Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
- Ensure all clinic services are available at the
- Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
- Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
- Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
- Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
- Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
- Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
- Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
- Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
- Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
- Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 11 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pearls requires a Casual Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 Year work experience within Retail
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
- Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
- Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
- Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Assist with back shopping when required.
- All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
- Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
- Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
- Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
- Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
- Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Advantageous:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.
Special conditions of employment:
- Be able to work retail hours
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 11 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Westown Square requires a Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 Year work experience within Retail
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
- Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
- Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
- Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Assist with back shopping when required.
- All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
- Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
- Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
- Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
- Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
- Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Advantageous:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.
Special conditions of employment:
- Be able to work retail hours
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 11 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Frontline Supervisor for their Berea store. Support customer service to ensure a world class shopping experience. Liaise between management and cashiers.
- Supervise day-to-day operations of Cashiers to ensure smooth running of till points. Record customer transactions with zero tolerance towards inaccuracy and to eliminate fraud risk.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 2 years cashier related work experience, of which 6 months should be shadowing a Cashier Supervisor
- Sound numerical skills
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
Advantageous:
- Certificate in Computer Literacy
- 3 years’ work experience, with 1 year supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of SAP
Job Specification…
- Manage and report all customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Ensure branch queues flow smoothly.
- Pay attention to the manner in which customers respond to cashiers, and act accordingly.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the points of sale, including floats.
- Manage discrepancies at the point of sale.
- Authorise line voids, tender ups and price overrides.
- Manage refunds and returns transactions according to Dis-Chem operating procedures.
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all types of payments (cash, card, vouchers, coupons and other payments accepted by Dis-Chem).
Ensure accurate document control by checking the following:
- Drop registers
- Documents verification
- Customer documentation
- Correct handling of the gloats as per our standard operating procedures.
- All other documentation related to till operations
- Ensure back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned.
- Train and assist new cashiers
Competencies
Essential:
- Cashier and retail operations knowledge
- Customer service and relations
- Dis-Chem supervisory principles, practices and methods
- Lead, motivate and inspire
- Problem solving
- Sound numerical skills
- Trustworthy and honest
- Presentable
- Strong command of the English language and an additional language
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Dis-Chem product knowledge
- Third additional language
- Customer service background
- SAP
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 11 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Frontline Supervisor for their Waterfall Region. Support customer service to ensure a world class shopping experience. Liaise between management and cashiers.
- Supervise day-to-day operations of Cashiers to ensure smooth running of till points. Record customer transactions with zero tolerance towards inaccuracy and to eliminate fraud risk.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 2 years cashier related work experience, of which 6 months should be shadowing a Cashier Supervisor
- Sound numerical skills
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
Advantageous:
- Certificate in Computer Literacy
- 3 years’ work experience, with 1 year supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of SAP
Job Specification…
- Manage and report all customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Ensure branch queues flow smoothly.
- Pay attention to the manner in which customers respond to cashiers, and act accordingly.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the points of sale, including floats.
- Manage discrepancies at the point of sale.
- Authorise line voids, tender ups and price overrides.
- Manage refunds and returns transactions according to Dis-Chem operating procedures.
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all types of payments (cash, card, vouchers, coupons and other payments accepted by Dis-Chem).
Ensure accurate document control by checking the following:
- Drop registers
- Documents verification
- Customer documentation
- Correct handling of the gloats as per our standard operating procedures.
- All other documentation related to till operations
- Ensure back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned.
- Train and assist new cashiers
Competencies
Essential:
- Cashier and retail operations knowledge
- Customer service and relations
- Dis-Chem supervisory principles, practices and methods
- Lead, motivate and inspire
- Problem solving
- Sound numerical skills
- Trustworthy and honest
- Presentable
- Strong command of the English language and an additional language
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Dis-Chem product knowledge
- Third additional language
- Customer service background
- SAP
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 03 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Sunninghill has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified to join the team. The main purpose of this role will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and promoting the notion of quality lifelong learning.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%.
- Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.
Job Description:
- 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
- The re-packaging of medicine;
- The distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances; and
- The provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Capture patient details accurately and verify the patient’s details on the system.
- Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist the re-packaging of medicine.
- Assist in the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
Competencies
Essential:
- Ability to work under pressure
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Deadline driven
Advantageous:
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 05 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Sunninghill has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Assistant Basic Qualified to join the team. The main purpose of this role will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and promoting the notion of quality lifelong learning.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%.
- Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.
Job Description:
- 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
- The re-packaging of medicine;
- The distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances; and
- The provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Capture patient details accurately and verify the patient’s details on the system.
- Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in 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 manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist the re-packaging of medicine.
- Assist in the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Explain all medical aid costs to patients.
Competencies
Essential:
- Ability to work under pressure
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Deadline driven
Advantageous:
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 05 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Liberty Promenade store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- 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.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and 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 as well as 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 report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / 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 2nd 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.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 28 November 2026
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Job Description
- The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Sandown store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.
Essential:
- Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
- Computer, numerical skills
Advantageous:
Job Description:
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- The re-packaging of medicine
- The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
- the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
- Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details
- Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
- Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines
- Assist the re-packaging of medicine
- To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action
- Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with scheduled stock takes
- Exercise stock and asset control
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO
- Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards
- Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
- Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy
- Adhere to GPP standards
- Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements
- Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile
- Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly
- Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly
Competencies:
Essential:
- Good communication and listening skills
- Focus on customer service
- Problem solving skills
- Team player
- Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
- Attention to detail
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG experience
- 2nd Language other than English
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with Pharmacy Council
- Physically Fit – standing for long hours
- Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 28 November 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Gift Wrapper to join their team in Rynfield. To wrap and decorate customer’s purchases with gift-wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and tape after purchase.
Minimum Requirement:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
Job Description:
Gift Wrapping:
- Assist customers in selecting appropriate wrapping materials.
- Wrap each package in a professional manner and in accordance with specified guidelines.
- Remove price tag from packaged products and include gift receipts in wrapping.
- Clearly organize and store wrapped packages in gift wrap holding area, as assigned.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Customer Service:
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance to all customers.
- Greet customers and determine their needs and wants.
- All customer queries must be dealt with and resolved within a reasonable time.
- The correct uniform and name badge must be worn at all times.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour – staff and customers – to management.
Competencies
Essential:
- Attention to detail
- Basic Customer Service
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 04 November 2026
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