Dis-Chem Pharmacies is the leading Pharmaceutical retailer in South-Africa. Established in 1978, Dis-Chem started out as a small pharmacy in Mondeor, South of Johannesburg. Today the group is still privately owned and run by the original founders. Dis-Chem has been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review, and has also bee...
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their Marine Walk store. To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 0 - 6 months Retail experience
- Minimum 1 year experience within retail environment in Cosmetics
- Certification is Retail or related field
- Computer literate – MS Office
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves 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.
- Be responsible for accurate cash flow.
- Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so.
- Transact all purchases - receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments excepted by Dis-Chem.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
- Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
- Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
- Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis-Chem verification procedure.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures
- Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly.
- Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Customer oriented and Attention to detail
- English - Speak, read and Write
- Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Emotional intelligence
- Accountability
- Problem solving
- Trustworthy and honest and good 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 01 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Cleaner at our Head Office in Midrand. You will be required to ensure a clean and neat office space while maintaining a hygienic Dis-Chem standard throughout the Head Office.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
Advantageous:
Job Specification…
- Provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Head Office and communal areas on a daily basis.
- Develop routines to ensure all areas of the Head Office are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
- Ensure the canteen and restroom is clean and stocked up with the necessary products at all times.
- Be available at all time, throughout operational hours, to clean up as required.
- Ensure refuse doesn’t contain any products or valued goods before disposing it.
- Vacuum carpeted areas (meeting and training rooms) daily as per standard operating procedures.
- Vacuum other carpeted areas once a week as per standard operating procedures.
- Dust desks, chairs, telephones, shelves, photocopiers etc. in offices and meeting rooms as per standard operating procedures.
- Adhere to industry health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Ensure no cleaning utensils are left unattended on the office floor and that it is stored away while not in use.
- Ensure that the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends when cleaning the floor.
- Be friendly and professional – able to deal with customers when they are on-site while cleaning is being performed.
- Guide customers to the right floor or people when asked for assistance.
- Communicate with staff and guests in a clear and friendly manner.
- Solve minor problems or redirect it to the team leader for assistance.
- Ensure kitchens and bathrooms have enough stock and are cleaned according to Dis-Chem standards report any low or out of stock to the team leader.
- Report any malfunctioning equipment or items in areas of operation: doors, handles, locks, taps, cisterns, lights, switch, etc. to the team leader.
Competencies
Essential:
- Cleaning
- English – Speak
- Customer service and staff member communication
- Trustworthy and honest
- Attention to detail
- Be able to take instructions and follow through
- Time management
Advantageous:
Special conditions of employment:
- Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
- South African
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 10 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ has an opportunity available for a Key Account Manager to join the Dis-Chem Media Team in Durban. The purpose of the role is to create long term and trusting relationships with clients by overseeing a portfolio of assigned clients, develop new business from existing clients and new sales opportunities within the retail market by providing specialized services.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate
- Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Sales Management or relevant qualification
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in sales, advertising or marketing
Advantage:
- Post graduate degree in relevant field
- FMCG or Retail industry experience
Key Responsibilities...
Sales:
- Deliver on the set fiscal sales business targets.
- Seek new client base through business development strategies.
- Present on sales presentations to potential clients.
- Manage the sales process and relationship, both internally and externally in ways that focus on achieving the assigned business targets.
Account Management:
- Act as a lead point of contact for all clients.
- Handle and manage multiple clients’ accounts.
- Maintain existing clients base to ensure clients are satisfied.
- Resolve clients' queries in an effective and respectful way Track purchase orders and contracts.
- Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs and requests.
- Track and manage changes in projects, schedules and costs.
- Formulate and implement account development plans.
- Identify, coordinate, and execute value added projects linked to our clients’ needs and ensuring value creation and delivery to the clients.
- Monitor performance of portfolios and provide feedback to management
- Keep abreast of industry and market trend and ensure best practice is applied.
Stakeholder Partnership:
- Build rapport with stakeholders in the business and raise any issues that need to be addressed.
- Expand relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet favourable objectives.
- Develop and sustain solid relationships with clients that bring in most income for the business.
- Resolve issues and problems faced by client and deal with complaints to maintain trust.
Reporting and Administration:
- Provide status reports and escalate to management as needed.
- Track and report on key sales on the Handl booking platform.
Competencies...
Essential:
- Proven track record of effective management of sales, meeting and increasing sales
budgets
- Knowledge of the point-of-sale industry
- Computer literacy & ability to operate a smartphone - Microsoft 365, Email
- Cognitive skills
- Business Acumen
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality orientation
- Self-management skills
- Leadership skills
Special Conditions of Employment...
- Based in Durban
- Office based but Travel to JHB / Cape Town when required to see clients
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and Benefits...
- Marketed related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 31 March 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their Ring Road 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 01 April 2026
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Job Description
- The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Store Driver for their De Wiekus Store, Kempton Park Region. Deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding The Local Choice Corporate Stores quality standards.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Valid Driver License
Job Description:
- Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous
- All the cash and product receipts must be given to the cashier before the close of business
- The correct products must be delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
- Fridge line deliveries must be prioritized and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
- Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer and back to the Store
- Return back to the store immediately after a delivery
- After completion of deliveries, the vehicle must be repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
- Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process
- Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
- Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet The Local Choice Corporate Stores requirements
- Follow delivery/ pickup instructions from management
- All collections and store returns must be correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
- All delivery paperwork must be signed upon delivery
- Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip
- All invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet must be available and correctly recorded
- All invoices must be signed in the correct manner and report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
- Comply with The Local Choice Corporate Stores vehicle policy at all times
- Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
- Process payments on all transaction via EFT and cash payment options. Cheques are not to be accepted
- The vehicle must be locked at all times during the delivery process
- Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed
- Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concerns to the manager
- Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment immediately
- Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act
- Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving
- Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
- Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous service
- Uphold professional behavior when dealing with customers
- Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management
- Adhere to all applicable The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and standard operating proceedures
- Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
- Comply with the company uniform policy at all times
Competencies:
Essential:
- English – Read, write and speak well. Oral Communication, Listening and Document Use
- Be trustworthy an honest. Time Management. Client Service, Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management, Cooperation and Customer Orientation
- Be self-motivated and deadline drive. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship, Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct and, Target and Deadline Driven
Advantageous:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- 2nd Additional language
Special conditions of employment:
- Driver license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
- Must be in good physical health this includes good eyesight
- Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the store, should the need arise
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 25 March 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Kuruman store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Waverley store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Waverley store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language and a second language
- 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
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Queenswood store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language and a second language
- 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
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Sefako Makgato store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Menlyn store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Jakaranda store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Woodlands store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Wonderboom store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
- This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning.
- Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants.
- Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
Job Specification…
- Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Competencies
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- 3rd
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 18 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Head Office in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Category Buyer to join the procurement team. The main purpose of this role will be to manage suppliers, trading terms, market analysis, product selection/ buying, planning, stock management, driving turnover and profit.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years Category Buying experience
- Degree or Diploma in Finance/Retail Management or any similar qualification
- SAP BI, Qlikview experience
- Computer skills – (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Job Specification…
- Implement strategies to improve profitability of the category.
- Analyse consumer buying patterns to predict future trends in order to choose most profitable product ranges.
- Manage plans to ensure optimal stock levels for the business at all times.
- Develop and adhere to category plan that includes category sales, profit, market shares, second stock returns, ROCE.
- Ensure a detailed marketing plan is formulated and that it`s in line with the overall company strategy.
- Identify and develop various Dis-Chem category pricing and promotion strategies to ensure customer needs are met while remaining competitive in the market.
- Evaluate product quality by using customer feedback as a measuring tool.
- Report on category plans on a monthly basis.
- Develop a yearly category operating strategy and ensure it is in line with the Dis-Chem strategic category objective.
- Compile reports on relevant products and their sales, quality and feedback.
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while sourcing new suppliers for future products.
- Negotiating prices and delivery contracts with suppliers.
- Review supplier contracts and ensure they are valid, in line with industry standards and industry good practice.
Competencies
Essential:
- Knowledge of Industry standards, relevant product laws and regulations, Retail and Buying
- Knowledge and understanding of market trends and competitor analysis, supplier negotiations, trading terms, financial planning
- Brand understanding
- English – Read, write and speak well
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Good communication skills
- Need to have an understanding of the financial implications that goes with the tasks involved
- Be able to achieve budget inventory levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline driven
- Time management
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 30 April 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their store in Ridgeview. You will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem’s SOPs and requirements, and customer needs within the store.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Computer literate
- Sound numerical skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures
- Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs
- Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy
- Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
- Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system
- Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor
- Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs
- Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
- Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition
- Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
- Strong command of the English language
- Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
- Sound analytical skills
- Time management
- Heavy lifting + 20kg
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Operating of the stock rotating system
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (+ 20kg)
- 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 26 March 2026
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