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 require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for Liberty Promenade, Mitchells Plain. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting these needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- BPharm / equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Min 2- 3 year's experience in Pharmaceutical
- 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
- Third additional language
- SAP experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered tutor
- Unisolv experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
- Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
- Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
- Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
- Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
- Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
- The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
- The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
- The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
- The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
- The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
- The re-packaging of medicines;
- The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
- The promotion of public health.
- 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.
- 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.
- Follow through on promises made to customers.
- Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
- 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.
- Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
- 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.
- Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Basic dosing and important drug interaction
- Customer service/focus
- Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
- Ability to train other staff members
- Conflict management
- 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
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
- Monthly and annual performance pay
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 31 December 2025
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Job Description
- The Local Choice Head Office based in Western cape has an opportunity available for a Clinic Advisor. The main purpose of the role is to assist the The Local Choice Clinic Manger to effectively manage the clinic`s administration for all TLC Clinics and it`s employees while ensuring the organization complies with industry standards and regulations.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Gr12/Matric or Senior Certificate
- Registered as a professional nurse with the South African Nursing Council
- Minimum 3 years working experience as a Registered Nurse
Advantageous:
- Post graduate qualification
Job function:
- Support pharmacist with translating emerging developments and policies into practice for clinics e.g. relevant new legislation.
- Conduct regular clinic visits to identify operational improvement areas and consolidate pharmacy reports for Clinic Manager.
- Support clinics with any required stock, equipment, and ensure it’s in working condition according to set standard and operational standards.
- Provide Clinic Staff with information to fulfill the described responsibilities.
- Assist pharmacists to register with respective software companies and coming vendors for smooth running of clinic operations.
- Participate in the development of academic and clinical nursing processes to ensure quality orientation.
- Effectively audit and conduct significant clinical analysis to measure and improve quality of clinical nursing service.
- Review sales reports to monitor clinic sisters’ performance and provide reports to management.
- Assist clinic in identifying growth opportunities to drive maximum performance and provide them with the necessary tools and structure.
- Assist in analyzing and monitoring clinic operations, such as patient flow, scheduling, appointments.
- Assist National Clinic Manager with sourcing research projects to improve clinical/nursing service.
- Prepare monthly reports on clinic performance and sales improvement action taken.
- Employee Development:
- Ensure to take part in the training and development of new Clinical staff within The Local Choice Head Office.
- Assist in the planning and promoting of health programs.
- Ensure that TLC clinic sisters are up to date with industry changes and new implementations.
- Continually appraise new guidance and policies to assess relevance for nursing service.
- Ensure compliance with the industry`s legal requirements, good clinical Practise standards and develop strategies to promote and maintain these compliance practices.
- Execute clinical administrative policies and initiate action to enhance patient care programs.
- Ensure all nurses and clinic sisters are registered with the South Africa Nursing council (SANC).
- Support National Clinic Manager with consolidate new store clinic operational requirements.
- Ensure that clinic stock and other nursing requirements are prepared to support new store openings.
- Participate in the training of staff on systems and operations as per agreement.
- Ensure that any rising issues or concerns are managed or escalated to the Clinic Manager.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Excellent telephone manner and language communication skills
- English & Afrikaans – read, write and speak well
- Trustworthy and Honest
- Deadline and Task Driven
Remuneration and benefits:
Closing Date 22 December 2025
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Foreshore 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.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Computer literate
- Sound numerical skills
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Advantageous:
- Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience
Job Description:
- 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 31 December 2025
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Berea, East London. 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 01 January 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Kuruman 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
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Sandton Gate 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 17 January 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Sandton Gate store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.
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 ( Student/Intern)
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous:
- Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
- Third additional language
- SAP experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered tutor
- Unisolv experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
- Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
- Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
- Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
- Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
- Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
- The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
- The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
- The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
- The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
- The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
- The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
- The re-packaging of medicines;
- The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
- The promotion of public health.
- 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.
- 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.
- Follow through on promises made to customers.
- Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
- 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.
- Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
- 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.
- Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies:
Essential:
- Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
- Good communication skills, listening
- Basic dosing and important drug interaction
- Customer service/focus
- Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
- Ability to train other staff members
- Conflict management
- 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
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 record
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Monthly and annual performance pay
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 17 January 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Senior Cashier for their Optenhorst store, in Paarl North. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience.
- Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk.
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience cashier/till operations experience
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Sound numerical skills
- Strong command of the English language
- Basic customer service
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Job Description:
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
- Establish a professional relationship with customers
- Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
- Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
- Be aware of current sales and promotions
- Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
- Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
- Be responsible for cash flow
- Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
- Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
- Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
- Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
- Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
- Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
- Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
- Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
- Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
- Address queries regarding store merchandise
- Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures
Competencies:
Essential:
- In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
- Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
- Strong command of English (written and oral)
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Presentable
- Emotional intelligence
- Social awareness
- Accountability
- Problem-solving
- Analyse basic reports
- Trustworthy and honest
- Time management
Advantageous:
- Third additional language
Special conditions of employment:
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
- South African citizen
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Closing Date 01 January 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Greenvalley 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 17 January 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic Frontshop Assistant for their Optenhorst store, in Paarl Northa. 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 02 January 2026
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies Headoffice has an opportunity available for a Social Media Coordinator . Who will be responsible for coordination and assisting the Social Media team with developing and implementing social media plans to increase the companies brand awareness and engagement on all social media platforms.
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
- Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate.
- Diploma in Marketing/ Digital Marketing/ Communications or related field
- Minimum of 2- 3 years’ experience working in a similar capacity in either an agency or corporate setting.
Advantageous
- Retail Marketing experience
Job Description
Social Media:
- Co-ordinate and maintain the social media business presence across various targeted social media channels.
- Provide on-going oversight and coordination of all aspects regarding social interfaces such as content, broadsheets, analysis, new ideas (contests, promos, online/social exclusives etc.), lead generation and content syndication methods
- Stay up-to-date with social media trends and changes to algorithms and adjust implementations accordingly.
- Assist in planning, organizing and executing social media activities within the business.
- Ensure maintenance and updates of content for social media campaigns.
- Ensure that social media campaigns are executed parallel to the marketing calendar.
Content:
- Support event awareness on the relevant social media channels.
- Provide suggestions on new ways to attract prospective customers through engagement, promotions and competitions.
- Design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around new products
- Regularly track and monitor the company’s online reputation and social media presence, responding appropriately to both positive and negative reviews and comments.
- Monitor internet for brand related topics of conversation.
Customer Relations:
- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and customer service, to ensure brand consistency and gather content to be used across all channels.
- Actively engage with and respond to followers and customers through various social media platforms to foster a strong community of supporters.
Reporting:
- Use social media analytics tools to track and report on the performance of social media campaigns.
- Manage multiple social media accounts across various platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tit Tok.
- Knowledge of social media influencer marketing and how to identify and engage with influencers in relevant industries or niches
- Research audience preferences and discover current trends
General:
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies:
- Knowledge - Knowledge of social media platforms, best practices.
- Cognitive Skills - Planning abilities, able to analyse data and solve problems
- Business Acumen- Awareness of industry trends and competitor activity. An understanding of target audiences.
- Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication with team members and other departments.
- Interpersonal skills - Collaborative mindset and ability to work well with others.
- Quality Orientation - Attention to detail in content creation and curation. Desire to continuously improve and optimize social media campaigns.
- Self-Management Skills - Time management skills to meet deadlines with an adaptability and flexibility to meet changing deadlines..
- Technical skills - Proficiency in Social Media Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and Linked In. Knowledge of Social Media management tools like Hootsuite, Falcon, sprout or similar. Familiarity with social media analytics tools.
Special conditions of employment:
- South African
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
- Occasional travelling.
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market Related Salary
- Medical Aid
- Provident Fund
- Staff Account
Closing Date 29 December 2025
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Admin Manager for their Sandton Region. 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 31 December 2025
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Store Admin Manager for their East Rand Region. 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 31 December 2025
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Job Description
- Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Pavillion 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 16 January 2026
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