Internships and Top Jobs at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Sitari 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 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Blomtuin 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 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Health Merchandiser for their Pavilion store. Your responsibilities lie in ensuring Dis-Chem’s basic merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Provide customers with outstanding customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Diploma or degree within the Health Focus category
• At least 1 year retail experience

Job Specification:

• Restock merchandise as per business requirements.
• Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the store room, is stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure full range of products is on the shelves at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, First In First Out basis.
• Assist with general stocktaking.
• Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing.
• Ensure merchandising displays are built, faced up, stocked and maintained.
• Maintain daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays, and be responsible for your designated stock in the store room as well as on the shop floor.
• Assist with back shopping.
• Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of merchandising standards and the FMCG industry
• Product and category knowledge.
• Ability to analyse ZMORE reports for ordering and stock taking
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
• SAP
• Unisolv

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 30 September 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Table View store. 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:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification 
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
• Unisolve Experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pharmacy Council
• Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist
• Customer Service
• Administration
• Stock Control

General:

• 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 or scheduled substances
• 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
• assist with the manufacturing 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 ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• 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
• the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy 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
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
• 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 cost to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Follow through on any promises made to customers
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV 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
• 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
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
• All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem
• and what level to escalate it to.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from
• all sections of the community.
• Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
• results with little oversight.
• Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, 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 a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

 Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Athol Oaklands store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Bloemfontein store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Blue Route store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Claremont store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Cornubia store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Eikestad store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Farramere store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Haasendal store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Jeffreys Bay store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Linksfield store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Nicolway store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Norwood store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Okavango store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Paarl Mall store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Polokwane North store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Potchefstroom store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Riverside store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Savannah store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Tygervalley store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Vaal Mall store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Valley Hyper store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Verdi store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Willow Bridge store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their The Glen store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Mooirivier store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Victorypark store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Pharmacist Intern for their Matlosana store. The purpose of this Internship is to 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.
• The provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients medicine related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.To provide excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm - 4 year
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Work during degree – holiday work
• Unisolve and E-Scripting.

Function and Duties:

• Pharmacist intern may provide or perform all the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy.
• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• assist with the manufacturing 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 6 medicines or scheduled substances;
• 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;
• 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.
• Pharmacist intern may, for the purposes of education and training, provide or perform all of the services or acts pertaining, to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Counsel.
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling off 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 prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• 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.
• Explain all medical aid cost to patients, including difference between medical aid and cash / shelf price, if applicable.
• 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 - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Assist with scheduled stock takes.
• Exercise stock and asset control.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Application of knowledge gained as per university B.Pharm curriculum
• Good communication skills, listening skills
• Customer service/focus
• Conflict management
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management and adherence to deadline
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine 

Special conditions of employment:

• 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
• Registered with Pharmacy Council – South African or valid work permit
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Store in New Market - Alberton  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 24 September 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Cashiers for their store in Cresta. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience.
• Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management 

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 24 September 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Noordhoek 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 16 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Woodmead  Store in Gauteng .  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 25 September 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Mokala Mall, Kuruman 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.

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

Closing Date 02 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a SHE Officer for their Head office who will be based in Cape Town. To coordinate and sustain operational requirements for an occupational health and safety, environment based on quality, and security assurance within the Dis-Chem region.
• Render Safety, Health, and Environment related activities through adherence to compliance and good Corporate Governance Standards. Responsible to identify and assess site or regional risks and support with mitigation initiatives at an acceptable level for all stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12- Matric or Senior Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or SAMTRAC or similar qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in safety in a retail environment.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)

Advantageous:

• Experience in incident Investigation. 

Job Specifications

• Provide input into the development of plans that deliver a SHEQ Resilience Status for the group.
• Assist in the design of detailed BCM (Business Continuity Management Plan) specific for the Dis-Chem sites to cover all kinds of emergency business disruptions.
• Support the implementation of the business strategy and plans for all dimensions of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.
• Execute the health and safety plans & campaigns; inspections of equipment and machinery; and investigations in the workplace according to legal guidelines and risk profiles.
• Ensure full compliance to legislation and policies such as safety related appointments, investigations,and audits.
• Implement risk policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct store visits for compliance checks purposes and ensure full compliance to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security regulations.
• Perform risk assessments and facilitate the implementation of preventive measures.
• Identify potential high risk exposure areas and suggest appropriate mitigation steps.
• Conduct safety inspections and adhere to established operating procedures.
• Set up processes and audits that will ensure business sites are safe from fire, floods, and break-in or any criminal activity.
• Conduct evacuation drills and exercises on how to manage emergency circumstances.
• Co-ordinate and implement the risk management strategy within the business.
• Support the Implementation of the Business Continuity Management Plan with various controls and documentation.
• Manage all contractors onsite and ensure contractor compliance.
• Train and coach site managers and employees to ensure knowledge of SHEQ roles and responsibilities.
• Support training development for the business and ensure availability of SHE representatives in different business areas.
• Ensure that annual refresher training is implemented to maintain accreditations/certifications.
• Assist to implement a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through developing a hands- on understanding of business and client SHEQ needs and requirements
• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships and facilitate compliance with statutory requirements by – Continuous monitoring across all departments; Arranging updates, briefings and training sessions as required.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to assist in developing safety procedures for their areas.
• Liaise with Security Management in respect of compliance with the Security Risk Policy, any physical security, risk, events, and other matters of escalation.
• Ensure effective engagement with Department of Labour and ensuring compliance with Department of Labour by providing documentation timeously.
• Report on Occupational, Health & Safety related activities.
• Track and report on status of actions following SHE audit findings and critical control deviations.
• Ensure that a SHE data management and reporting process are in place.
• Keeps abreast of all current and pending legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety and related legislations, by-laws, and regulations, as well as the relevant Business Policies and responds to changes proactively and appropriately.
• Execute the business reporting requirements and ensure timeous investigation, routing, and reporting of incidents.
• Ensure timeous and accurate capturing of all reporting requirements including risk meetings, BCM meetings, evacuation drills, Lost Time Injury Rate, site visits, etc.
• Consolidate and report on governance, risk, and compliance onsite and provide management with information to evaluate and improve SHEQ performance
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. 

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge and understanding of SHEQ related legislation.
• Knowledge of relevant SHEQ Management Systems.
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to solve problems
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Strong leadership Skills
• Builds constructive working relationships 

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able to support the business after normal working hours.
• Must be physically fit.
• Be able to travel to different regions when required.
• 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 29 September 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Senior Network Engineer who will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and advanced support of the organization’s enterprise network across head office, distribution center’s, cloud environments, and hundreds of retail stores.
• This role ensures secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity that supports mission-critical retail operations (POS, payments, inventory, WMS), corporate systems, and digital channels.
• The position serves as the networking SME, escalation point, and technical leader for modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, Wi-Fi optimization, network segmentation & Zero Trust.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in Network
• N+
• Cisco CCNP (required for most retailers)
• Cisco CCIE (highly advantageous)
• Related Professional certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Design

• Design and maintain enterprise network architecture (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, VPN, cloud networking). 
• Develop network standards, configurations, templates, and documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies.
• Participate in capacity planning, scalability assessments, and performance engineering.

Implementation & Deployment

• Lead implementation of routers, switches, wireless controllers/access points, firewalls, load balancers, proxies, and edge devices.
• Drive SD-WAN rollout and network modernization across all retail and distribution sites. 
• Support new store buildouts, relocations, and refits; ensure standardized network

Operations, Troubleshooting & Support

• Provide Level 3 escalation for complex network incidents across WAN, LAN, WLAN, and security layers.
• Troubleshoot store connectivity issues impacting POS, payments, inventory, or back-office systems.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent resolutions.
• Optimize network performance and proactively address bottlenecks or degradation.

Network Security & Compliance

• Ensure network compliance with PCI DSS, POPIA, and internal cybersecurity standards.
• Maintain and enhance network visibility and telemetry through tooling

 Ways of working (Agile and squad-based)

• Promote consistent engineering practices without becoming a bottleneck
• Operate as part of the Network Tribe while embedding into squads to deliver outcomes
• Work iteratively with transparency, quality focus, and continuous improvement

 Key Performance Indicators

• Network uptime and SLA adherence (HO, stores, DCs)
• Reduction in P1/P2 network incidents
• Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) for network-related issues
• Wi-Fi performance and end-user experience metrics
• Store readiness and network compliance (e.g., POS, PCI DSS)
• SD-WAN rollout progress and performance improvements
• Contributes positively to team culture, engagement, and continuous improvement

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 02 October 2026

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Job Description

• The Strategy, brand and comms role is responsible for defining, embedding  and enforcing marketing and brand standards that ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all channels and functions. 
• The role supports the Chief Marketing Officer in setting execution strategy, establishing governance frameworks, and driving unified marketing planning. It ensures brand consistency, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the marketing organisation, aligning all activities to Dis-Chem’s strategic objectives and brand positioning.

Minimum Requirements…

 Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related Honours degree or postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 8+ years’ experience in marketing strategy, governance, or brand management roles within retail, healthcare, FMCG, or consumer-facing sectors.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a leadership or people management
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders within complex
• Demonstrated success in improving brand consistency, marketing efficiency, and governance compliance

Responsibilities

Strategy & planning

• Define strategic marketing priorities, brand direction, and campaign objectives that inform go-to-market execution
• Run annual marketing planning process to align on marketing ambition and major campaigns
• Define annual marketing priorities and strategic campaign frameworks that inform the integrated go-to-market calendar (owned by GTM)
• Define strategic budget allocation principles and priorities across retail and ecosystem marketing, with overall budget tracking and management led by the GTM function
• Provide insight-led recommendations to optimise marketing spend and portfolio performance

Brand strategy and governance

• Provide brand research to enable informed decision making
• Develop and maintain brand architecture - act as custodian of the Dis-Chem brand, ensuring consistency of tone, look, and message across all channels and materials
• Oversee brand compliance reviews, campaign approvals, and regular brand audits across retail, digital, and communication touchpoints, working closely with head of integrated marketing campaign team and creative studio.
• Provide strategic direction for messaging frameworks and brand narratives, which are adapted for execution by Communications and Integrated Marketing teams

Retail media

• Determine guardrails to ensure alignment of retail media content with Dis-Chem’s marketing vision
• Define strategic guardrails for retail media allocation to ensure alignment with brand priorities and customer experience principles
• Internal and external communication
• Lead internal communication plans

Competencies

Essential: 

Key competencies

• Deep understanding of marketing governance, planning, and brand management within a retail or General Merchandise environment & healthcare landscape.
• Expertise in developing and implementing brand guidelines and quality assurance processes
• Strong knowledge of marketing analytics, reporting tools, and performance measurement frameworks
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed governance in complex organisations
• Strong communication, analytical, and facilitation skills to balance creativity and control
• Collaborative mindset with experience aligning brand, commercial, and creative teams

Key Performance Indicators

• Brand governance & consistency: Compliance with brand guidelines and brand audit results
• Brand & customer outcomes: Brand awareness, sentiment/trust, and consistency across channels
• Campaign effectiveness: Reach, engagement, and brand lift for brand campaigns
• Capability & process improvement: Adoption of toolkits/training and reduced rework from clearer standards
• Team leadership & capability: High-performing team culture, capability development, collaboration, and accountability.

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 29 September 2026