Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a major South African retail pharmacy chain known for its slogan "Pharmacists who care". Working here involves fast-paced retail, customer service, and healthcare support. Employees generally report an average work experience with opportunities in retail, nursing, and pharmacy
Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Steps to Health, Plumstead store has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
- Retail experience
Job Description:
- Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers.
- Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
- Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
- Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
- Manage refund and return transactions.
- Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
- Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
- Manage and control high risk stock
- Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
- Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
- Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
- Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.
Competencies
Essential:
- Retail administration and operational knowledge
- Team player, good customer relations
- Leadership and management skills
- Trustworthy and honesty
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline driven
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 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Pharmacist for their Aloe store. 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 require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (PBQ) for their Greenfields store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Oncology experience
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- South African Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (PBQ) for their Ring Road store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Oncology experience
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- South African Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (PBQ) for their Walmer Park store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Oncology experience
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- South African Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (PBQ) for their Beacon Bay store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- Working experience on Unisolv
- Oncology experience
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
- Explain medical aid costs to patients
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control
Competencies:
Essential:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Customer service/focus
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound numerical skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
- Able to deal with pressure
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
- 3rd Additional Language
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
- South African Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Cape Road store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) 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 Requirement:
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 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Greenfields store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) 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 Requirement:
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 24 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Plettenberg Bay, Market Square. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric
- Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
- Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
- 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Advantageous:
- Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
- Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra
Job Description:
- Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
- Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
- Ensure all clinic services are available at the
- Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
- Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
- Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
- Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
- Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
- Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
- Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
- Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
- Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
- Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
- Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 25 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ South Coast store has an opportunity available for a Retail Store Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be assist with the overall management of the store to ensure, operational and administrative duties are performed as per the standard policy and procedure.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). SAP.
- Retail experience
Job Specification:
- Manage and report all customer complements and complaints to management.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers.
- Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved.
- Maintain effective external communication with customers when they require feedback.
- Assist customer with any enquiries and refer customers to the appropriate departments where applicable.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Manage the shorts and overs at the point of sale, including the floats.
- Manage refund and return transactions.
- Ensure that back shopping and returned goods are handled correctly.
- Verify and review deliveries and invoices for total accuracy.
- Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging Distribution Centre claims on the Distribution Centre claims system.
- Manage and control high risk stock
- Prepare the run reconciliation on a daily basis.
- Prepare, order and receive the branch change requirements to ensure cashiers have enough change to ensure the best customer service levels.
- Maintain effective liaison between relevant parties.
- Maintain effective document control including but not limited to float, petty cash, cash on hand.
Competencies
Essential:
- Retail administration and operational knowledge
- Team player, good customer relations
- Leadership and management skills
- Trustworthy and honesty
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline driven
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 25 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Distribution Centre in KZN has an opportunity available for DC Pharmacist to join the team. The main Purpose is to assist in managing all Ethical Warehouse related activities undertaken and/or under consideration are compliant with accepted South African Pharmacy Council principles and conditions of any licenses and legislation as well as any corporate guidelines.
- Ensure the Ethical Warehouse maintain license requirements and are in compliance with all rules and regulations related to good warehousing practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- B Pharm Degree (Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council)
- 3 Years’ experience in a similar role within a Distribution Centre
- People and Project Management experience
Advantageous:
- 5 Years’ experience in a similar role within a Distribution Centre
- Transport Management or Supply-Chain / Logistics Degree or Diploma
- Wholesale/Operational and management experience
Job Specification:
Adherence to Legal Scope of Practice:
- Ensure registration of Responsible Pharmacist and company with the South African Pharmacy Council (SACP).
- Carry out the duties of a Responsible Pharmacist and Nominee as per SAPC registration letters.
- Be part of the decision-making process affecting the pharmacy business.
- Notify SAPC immediately of the termination of services of the Responsible Pharmacist when needed.
- Ensure the name of Responsible Pharmacist is prominently displayed over entrance.
- Ensure that the pharmaceutical facility is conducted under the continuous supervision of a Pharmacist (legal requirement).
- Ensure that a deputy pharmacist is in control of the facility should the RP be absent and ensure that he/ she is registered with the SAPC.
- Ensure that all directors are au fait with the latest ethical rules and agree to abide thereby.
- Ensure that all applicable fees as determined by SAPC in respect of the company are paid to ensure the continued registration of the company as a pharmaceutical business.
- Apply for and renew relevant licences for the Dis-Chem Distribution Centre when needed.
- Keep up to date with all changes to legislation affecting the conduct of business and the necessary changes by amending the applicable standard operating procedure.
Adherence to Medicine Recall Practice:
- Handle medicines recall data base according to correct procedure and guidelines of the MCC.
- Ensure that all batches of medicine distributed are batch traceable in the event of a recall and that all invoices carry batch numbers.
Returns and Rejected Goods Administration:
- Ensure that goods returned to the distributor is handled in a procedurally correct manner, reason for returns determined and any further actions followed through and recorded.
- Ensure that goods due to be rejected or reworked are handled in a procedurally correct manner.
- Be responsible for the final decision, after consultation with the Production Manager/ Distributor, to re-analyse, re-pack or destroy any returned/rejected goods.
Good Warehousing Practice:
- Ensure that all employees are conversant with the system laid down for using and following the standard operating procedures.
- Take corrective action in respect of deficiencies with regard to inspection reports of the SAPC or the MCC.
- Ensure the disposal or destruction of scheduled medicines is correctly performed under proper control so as not to be a health hazard.
- Ensure that all logs are completed by the manufacturing facility, e.g. temperature control, cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc.
- Ensure that an adequate pest control programme is in place on the premises and at the manufacturing facility, using acceptable food grade bait, and to ensure that precautions are taken to ensure that product contamination does not occur.
- Ensure the safe and effective storage of medicines.
Training and Human Resource Management:
- To train Distribution Centre / warehouse personnel in terms of GWP and GDP.
- To train new staff and ensure that they have the necessary tools and equipment required to perform their duties efficiently.
- Resolve personnel problems by analysing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending action plans.
- Set employee goals and objectives.
- Establish key performance indicators, monitor staff performance, and improve performance against set goals.
- Determination of staffing requirements and involvement in the staff hiring process.
- Ensure that there are training programmes and that performance evaluations are done, on staff.
- Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in the Distribution centre.
Competencies
Essential:
- Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP
- English – Read, write and speak well
- Deadline driven
- Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations
- Up to date and in depth knowledge of the Good Pharmacy Practice content as set by the South African Pharmacy Council
- Trustworthy and Honest
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrates an understanding of the necessary leadership principles, values, principles of behaviour and leads by example
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 25 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Table Bay store. Perform specified duties under the direct personal supervision of a Pharmacist in the dispensary. To provide excellent customer service.
Essential:
- Grade 12 Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science obtain at least an average of 50%
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
- Computer, numerical skills
Advantageous:
Job Description:
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
- The sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
- The re-packaging of medicine
- The distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
- The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
- The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and
- the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
- Capture patient details accurately and verify patient’s details
- Ensure accurate picking, packing and labelling of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
- Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
- Ensure that all medication is checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist
- Assist in the sale of Schedule 1 medicines
- Assist the re-packaging of medicine
- To achieve minimum requirements to comply with MAPL
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop within the scope of practice
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
- To follow through on promises made to customers regarding special orders and to follows medical aid queries
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
- Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
- Maintain customer profiles on the system
- Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action
- Report on low or out of stock levels and stock errors to the responsible pharmacist
- Assist with scheduled stock takes
- Exercise stock and asset control
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the standard operating procedures set out by the company and merchandise according to FIFO
- Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards
- Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
- Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Uniform and personal appearance policy
- Adhere to GPP standards
- Assist in maintaining annual pharmacy declaration and CPD requirements
- Sign up Loyalty Cards and link with the patient profile
- Assist with Health Windows in ensuring it’s attended correctly
- Assist with Blister packing in ensuring it’s executed correctly
Competencies
Essential:
- Good communication and listening skills
- Focus on customer service
- Problem solving skills
- Team player
- Conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management, adherence to deadlines, dealing with pressure
- Attention to detail
Advantageous:
- Retail FMCG experience
- 2nd Language other than English
Special conditions of employment:
- Registered with Pharmacy Council
- Physically Fit – standing for long hours
- Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
- South African citizen or valid work permit
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 10 October 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Admin Manager for their Heidelberg store. You will assist in managing, implementing and maintaining company administration policies and procedures, by adhering to group standard operating procedures that ensure the profitably of the store.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12/ Matric
- Minimum of 3 years’ retail experience in the following fields: Receiving, Front shop operations, Customer Service, Human Resource Management and store administration
- Minimum of 2 year’s management experience of a staff complement of around 8
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Financial / Administration / Retail / Business Management: Diploma/Degree
- Working knowledge of SAP with regard to operating and utilising retail operation systems
Job Specification…
- Assist the Store Manager with any reasonable duties in the trading routine and optimising the operations of the store
- Assist in managing goods in transit as directed by as per Dis-Chem procedures
- Assist in managing the branch shrinkage and consumables expense within store objectives
- Continuously report and encourage new loyalty signups
- Assist in managing and facilitate human resource processes, submissions and documentation for the entire business unit, in compliance with standard operating procedures
- Assist with taking ownership of the workforce management system (KRONOS) within the business units
- Ensure the company performance management systems are implemented and executed as directed by company policy
- Take control and manage the store cash resources, daily takings
- Ensure transaction integrity throughout the branch by effective monitoring, implementation and evaluation of adherence of company internal control procedures
- Assist in managing cashier service levels and cashier productivity rates
- Assist in managing goods receiving function, direct and indirect credits function within the business unit to include standard operating procedures as well as mentorship, growth performance and development of all staff members forming these functions
- Ensure transaction integrity for incoming goods receipts and outgoing returns throughout the business unit by effective monitoring, implementation and evaluation of adherence to company internal control procedures
- Assist with budget preparation and maintenance within the store
Competencies
Essential:
- Store retail admin and management experience, relating to receiving, capturing, till operations, cash office and customer service
- Strong command of the English language
- Basic financial skills - GP, mark-up, VAT, etc.
- Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
- Strong analytical skills and time management
Advantageous:
- Basic IR and management training
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Portrayal of leadership
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Local travelling – valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 18 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dischem Witbank is looking for a Pharmacist, 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 18 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Health Merchandiser for their Kenilworth 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
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Job Description
- Dis- Chem Long Beach Mall, Noordhoek requires a Frontshop Assistants to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
- 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience
Advantageous:
- 1 Year work experience within Retail
- Certification in Retail Business Management
Job Description:
- Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
- Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
- Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
- Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
- Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
- Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
- Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
- Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
- Assist with back shopping when required.
- All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
- Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
- Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
- Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
- Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
- Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
- Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
- Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
- Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
- Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
- Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
- Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
- Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
- Assist with the training of new and current team members.
- Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
- Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
- Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Knowledge of retail operations and administration
- finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
- Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
- Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
- Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Advantageous:
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.
Special conditions of employment:
- Be able to work retail hours
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Provident Fund
- Staff Account
- Medical Aid
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Human Resource Business Partner to join the Retail Port Elizabeth team. The main purpose of this role will be to deliver integrated, value-adding People & Culture partnership across the assigned function (s).
- Provides management and employee support, drives people initiatives, and ensures operational P&C delivery that aligns with business priorities.
- The individual is a trusted advisor to line management, enabling a high-performance culture, supporting workforce readiness, and embedding Dis-Chem's people strategy and culture framework (Formula for Success).
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- 4 - 6 years HR generalist or HRBP experience, in a retail environment
- Exposure to transformation, skills development, and equity legislation (EE, BBBEE,SD)
- Strong working knowledge of SA labour legislation and HR compliance practices
Advantageous:
- Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g.,SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors)
Roles & Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Advisory:
- Serve as a strategic partner to service functions and managers by advising on P&C solutions aligned with healthcare objectives.
- Translate business needs into people plans that support operational delivery, compliance, and workforce optimisation.
- Provide day-to-day support on performance, conduct, talent movement, and general P&C advisor.
Employee Relations & Compliance:
- Ensure consistent application of Dis-Chem’s policies and labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, POPIA).
- Manage disciplinary, grievance, and counselling matters in collaboration with the central ER function.
- Support and coach line managers in managing fair and constructive employee relations.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast, plan, and fulfil staffing needs for various working structures and schedules.
- Support hiring decisions aligned to business needs, skills pipelines, and employment equity goals.
- Ensure seamless onboarding and cultural integration of new hires.
Performance & Capability Management:
- Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and improvement plans.
- Coach line managers on performance conversations, development plans, and retention strategies.
- Identify high-potential talent and feed into succession planning initiatives.
Learning & Development Support:
- Partner with L&D to ensure team members attend required functional, technical, compliance, professional, or leadership training.
- Support learning pathways for employees and management teams.
Culture, Transformation & Engagement:
- Embed the “Formula for Success” by facilitating awareness sessions, role modelling desired behaviours, and reinforcing culture drivers.
- Support Transformation and EE initiatives at site level, including monitoring of targets and representation metrics.
- Drive employee engagement through feedback mechanisms (surveys, forums) and localised interventions.
Workforce Planning & P&C Operations:
- Support functional workforce planning (scheduling, headcount tracking, leave trends).
- Ensure accurate people process administration (contracts, terminations, transfers) and employee lifecycle data integrity.
- Leverage people analytics to provide insights on turnover, absenteeism, and productivity to business leaders.
Competencies
- Strong working knowledge of SA labour legislation and HR compliance practices.
- Understands corporate/retail/logistics business dynamics and aligns people practices accordingly.
- Resilience & Agility.
- Relationship building.
- Competence across HR lifecycle – ER, talent, learning, compliance, analytics.
- Self-management Skills.
- Execution Focus.
- Culture Ambassador
Special conditions of employment
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
- Occasional traveling
Remuneration and benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 28 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the services of a reputable Health Consultants specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for their Montana Store.
- You will be responsible for effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products through consistent customer service,
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a Vitamins / Health environment
- Strong command of the English language
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Qualification in BSc Biomedicine and/or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant qualification within the health focus field
- Sales experience in a retail environment
- Experience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements or health foods)
- Fluent in a 2nd language prominently spoken in the area
Job description:
- Assist and advise customers, and ensure the highest levels of customer care and service are met
- Assist with back shopping when requested to do so, to ensure the effective operation of the department and store
- Keep merchandise displays in the health focus area stocked and faced up
- Report all price discrepancies to management as they appear
- Adhere to store layouts within the Health Department
- Ensure broadsheet items are well displayed, merchandised, promoted and available
- Implement promotional displays and merchandising material
- Achieve monthly team, brand and vendor targets
- Keep abreast with new products and product lines
- Follow the Health Department’s administrative processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levels
Competencies:
Essential:
- Promotions and personal selling
- Customer service
- Strong command of the English language
- Basic report analysis
- Team player
- Time management
- Honest and trustworthy
Advantageous:
- Product knowledge and stock control
- Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary + commission
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 21 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Casual Merchandiser for their Wonderboom store in the Pretoria. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent 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:
- At least 1 year retail experience
Job Description:
- Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
- Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
- Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
- Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
- Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
- Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
- Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
- Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
- Report all price discrepancies to management
- Keep abreast of current and new products
- 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 storeroom as well as on the shop floor
- Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
- Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
- Assist with back shopping
- Assist in training of new staff
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
- Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
- Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
- Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
- Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations
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
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 21 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Mega City Store. 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 22 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-chem Pharmacies is looking to hire a Pharmacist for their store in Ridgeview - Roodepoort. 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
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Merchandiser for their store in Strubensvalley. You will ensure that basic Dis-Chem merchandising standards are properly executed and maintained. Your responsibilities will also lie in providing excellent 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:
- At least 1 year retail experience
Job Description:
- Restock merchandise as needed to ensure maximum sales
- Ensure delivered stock/stock pulled from the storeroom, is stored and packed in the correct space timeously
- Ensure stock on shelves has not reached sell-by date
- Ensure the full range of products is on the shelves at all times
- Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular, FIFO basis
- Report low stock levels, out-of-stock items, damaged stock and expired stock to management
- Assist with counting of stock files and general stocktaking
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s operating standards, store layout and planograms
- Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock, and taken to the designated area
- Ensure front shop shelves and products are neatly presented and visible at all times, with correct labels and pricing
- Report all price discrepancies to management
- Keep abreast of current and new products
- 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 storeroom as well as on the shop floor
- Assist with loading and off-loading of stock
- Ensure items without barcodes are clearly marked
- Assist with back shopping
- Assist in training of new staff
- Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
- Ensure all out of stock queries from customers are followed up with the customer service out of stock list
- Ensure all customer stock queries are dealt with and resolved
- Ensure the correct uniform and badge are worn at all times
- Minimise any losses by handling all merchandise carefully
- Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations
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
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 21 September 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the services of a reputable Health Consultants specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for their store in Lenz Quarter.
- You will be responsible for effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products through consistent customer service,
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a Vitamins / Health environment
- Strong command of the English language
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Qualification in BSc Biomedicine and/or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant qualification within the health focus field
- Sales experience in a retail environment
- Experience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements or health foods)
- Fluent in a 2nd language prominently spoken in the area
Job description:
- Assist and advise customers, and ensure the highest levels of customer care and service are met
- Assist with back shopping when requested to do so, to ensure the effective operation of the department and store
- Keep merchandise displays in the health focus area stocked and faced up
- Report all price discrepancies to management as they appear
- Adhere to store layouts within the Health Department
- Ensure broadsheet items are well displayed, merchandised, promoted and available
- Implement promotional displays and merchandising material
- Achieve monthly team, brand and vendor targets
- Keep abreast with new products and product lines
- Follow the Health Department’s administrative processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levels
Competencies:
Essential:
- Promotions and personal selling
- Customer service
- Strong command of the English language
- Basic report analysis
- Team player
- Time management
- Honest and trustworthy
Advantageous:
- Product knowledge and stock control
- Bilingual
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary + commission
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 21 September 2026
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