Trending Roles at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Woodburn Square store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

Minimum Requirements:

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 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Midlands 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 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Woodburn 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 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Aloe requires a Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience  

Advantageous:

• 1 Year work experience within Retail  
• Certification in Retail Business Management

Job Description:

• Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
• Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
• Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
• Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Assist with back shopping when required.
• All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
• Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
• Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
• Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Assist with the training of new and current team members.
• Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
• Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
• Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

Advantageous:

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity for a Pharmacist at our Central Park Store in Western Cape.  You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2- 3 years' experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience 
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Dispensing of Medication:

• Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council. 
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system.
•  Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.

Customer Service:

• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front-shop.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients. Administration:
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Maintain customer profiles on the system.
• Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.

Stock Control:

• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Facilitate Bi-annual stock takes.
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• Comprehensive medicine knowledge including common dosing regimes, interactions and counselling to ensure appropriate and effective treatment outcomes. Understanding of Retail as pertains to pharmacy.
• Ability to think critically
• Possess excellent communication skills to guide patients on medication usage and side effects. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from all sections of the community. English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Acts as a role model to others and talks to others about the need for high standards and quality. Demonstrates drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.
• Time management. Able to meet deadlines. Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Computer, numerical skills. Unisolv and SAP, E-Scripting 

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• MIE Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 28 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Cosmetic  Frontshop Assistant for their Toti Centre store.To uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 0 - 6 months Retail experience
• Minimum 1 year experience within retail environment in Cosmetics
• Certification is Retail or related field
• Computer literate – MS Office

Job Description:

• Ensure that full ranges of products are always on the shelves and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Be responsible for accurate cash flow.
• Ensure that all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a supervisor.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept return goods by customers when authorized to do so.
• Transact all purchases - receive and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons, and other payments excepted by Dis-Chem.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Delivered stock or stock pulled from the storeroom must be stored and packed in the correct space immediately.
• Ensure the stock on the shelves has not reached sell by dates.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Be alert and verify all payments according to Dis-Chem verification procedure.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem security policies and procedures
• Ensure the use of your code and password is restricted to only you, is safe and is changed regularly.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items are scanned and paid for.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Customer oriented and Attention to detail
• English - Speak, read and Write
• Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge including promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison, product knowledge.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Emotional intelligence
• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest and good time management

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Mahikeng 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 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Dispensary Manager Trainee for their store in Victory Park, To assist in the management of the Dispensary functions by supervising the dispensary including self-medication area and manage subordinated staff. 
• To provide pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients related needs and be accountable for meeting these needs. To effectively deliver excellent customer service and stock management.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Minimum 2 – 5 years pharmaceutical experience
• Unisolv experience
• Experience in supervising staff
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Previous dispensary management and practical work experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act in accordance with the rules and regulations of the South African Pharmacy Council (“SAPC”).
• Safeguard and safekeeping of schedule 6 medication by administering the process of safekeeping of the medication key including the records and the register.
• Ensure all staff work within SAPC scope of practice.
• Ensure that Good Pharmacy Practice rules and regulations are adhered to by all employees.
• Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are updated consistently.
• Ensure all employees adhere to the confines of the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”) act to protect confidential information.
• Accurately capture and interpret script details and verify patient’s details on the system.
• Be conscious and mindful of various fraudulent activities such as doctors’ scripts.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Provide accurate instructions to patients in relation to accurate usage of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• To assist with managing the dispensary stock to minimize stock shrinkage.
• Manage all expired or short dated stock that is held in the dispensary.
• Ensure that expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate to usable stock on an ongoing basis.
• Manage dormant, negative stock and ensure follow ups and investigations are conducted.
• Assist in managing stock ordering process is followed to reach maximum purchasing compliance.
• Manage the stock days and ensure that the hot list is checked and managed on regular basis.
• Encourage timely quality care & exceptional customer service and act as the face of the dispensary department.
• Advice and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter and front shop when necessary.
• To provide accurate and precise information to patients such as medical aid costs.
• Able to identify patient requirements and respond in a professional manner at all times.
• Manage customer service initiatives in the dispensary that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty, and achieves great customer satisfaction.
• Process accurately all the paperwork necessary for correct administration of your department.
• Ensure correct process is followed for all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Ensure assistance is offered for authorization 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 messages on the customer profile and take suitable action.
• Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are always adequately staffed and staff rosters are in place.
• Ensure staff works within their ethical boundaries as governed by the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Ensure that fridges and work stations are clear of clutter and personal belongings.
• Facilitate the creation of accountable, full service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all customers through effective inspirational leadership.
• Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management.
• Reinforce continuous respectful communication amongst teams & ensure inclusive work environment.
• Facilitate people management practices including the delivery and submission of applicable HR documentation timeously.
• Authorise all work schedules on Kronos and ensure accurate delivery of information.
• Drive and foster engagement within the store to ensure maximum performance and positive work culture.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. 
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy. 

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and second language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills.
• Manage and execute processes of a project including time, cost, quality, change, risks and issues.
• Leadership Skills
• Priorities the needs and experiences of customers and places them at the center of the decision-making process.
• Business Acumen
• Technical Savvy
• Interpersonal Skills
• Culture Champion
• Computer skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Unisolv, SAP, E-Scripting

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (essential)
• Control room temperatures, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock.
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit – standing for long hours
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Job Description

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

Essential:

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

Job Description:

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

Competencies:

Essential:

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

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant for their store in Newcastle Corner. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• 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 14 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Corkwood 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 15 October 2026

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Job Description

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

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Job Specification…

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

Competencies

Essential:

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

Advantageous:

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

Special conditions of employment:

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

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetic Consultant for their Table View store in the Western Cape Region. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

 Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• 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 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Dispensary Manager for their new store in Hillfox, Manage and supervise the dispensary, including self-medication and staff. Ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients’ related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs

Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience
• Experience in supervising staff
• 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:

• Previous management experience of at least 7 staff
• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure dispensary and self-medication areas are adequately staffed, and that staff work within their scope of practice
• Ensure Good Pharmacy Practice rules regulations are adhered to by staff
• Ensure no expired/short-dated stock is held
• Ensure expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate to usable stock
• Ensure negative stock is investigated and managed daily
• Prepare for stocktake in advance
• Follow stock ordering process to reach maximum purchasing compliance
• Maintain stock levels
• Ensure Schedule 6 medication is locked away, and that the register is maintained and balanced quarterly
• Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are kept up to date
• 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/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Provide 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
• Explain all medical aid costs to patients
• Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• 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 messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Ensure Dispensary Admin Assistant is trained and in control of the bulk of the dispensary admin

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 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

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 long periods
• 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 08 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Cosmetics Manager for their store in Artem, Sea Point. Manage the cosmetic and beauty categories within the store. Oversee effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products through excellent and consistent customer service. Ensure staffs is on the floor to assist customers

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 3 years’ cosmetics or beauty experience within a retail environment
• Previous supervision and/management of a staff complement of around 7
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• SAP experience
• Qlikview experience

Job Specification:

• Direct and support sales staff under the guidance of the Store Manager and in accordance with the Dis-Chem policies, procedures and retail working
• Ensure Cosmetic Consultants are allocated to the right and relevant cosmetic and beauty
• Ensure staff receives relevant training, and manage and encourage feedback from
• Ensure the store is adequately staffed at all
• Be accountable and manage stock control through effective planning and ordering of stock in collaboration with Dis-Chem’s warehouse and
• Manage and address customer compliments and
• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaints to Store Manager or Regional Cosmetic
• Maintain merchandising and displays, to ensure a high standard of cleanliness within the
• Ensure monthly promotions are carried out to achieve department
• Keep up to date with in-depth knowledge regarding products, brands and the

Competencies:

Essential: 

• Strong command of the English Language (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)

 Advantageous:

• Training, development and performance management of staff
• Bilingual

 Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• 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 13 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Overport 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 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Rynfield. 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in East Point store. 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Lakeside Mall store. 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in East Rand store. 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Carnival Mall store. 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis- Chem The Club requires a Casual Frontshop Assistant, to uphold the merchandising standards whilst supporting the customer service at point of sales in accordance with Dis-Chem policies and procedures.

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate
• 0 – 6 Months Retail work experience  

Advantageous:

• 1 Year work experience within Retail  
• Certification in Retail Business Management

Job Description: 

• Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times and neatly presented.
• Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date.
• Restock merchandise when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on, in line with the customer service out of stock list and ensure they are dealt with in a timeous manner.
• Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space.
• Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are correct at all times and report all price discrepancies to management.
• Ensure the storeroom organised, neat and tidy.
• Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Assist with restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales.
• Assist with back shopping when required.
• All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses.
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so by the Frontshop Leader.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Ensure cash is placed in the drop safe according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed by a Frontshop Leader and/ or Retail Store Assistant.
• Ensure accurate cash flow at all times.
• Facilitate rotation of stoke on a regular basis and adhere to Dis-Chem stock control procedures.
• Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
• Assist with the counting of stock files and general stocktaking.
• Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Adhere to the customer turnover per hour rate as per company benchmark.
• Assist with the training of new and current team members.
• Ensure that outgoing stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Keep daily takings (cash, cheques, vouchers, card slips, line voids and incomplete dockets) inside the till drawer until they are placed in the drop safe.
• Report bad and suspicious behaviour for both staff and customers to management.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
• Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight

Advantageous:

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), numerical skills. SAP.

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant for their Athol Oaklands store. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service.

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Retail experience as a sales consultant
• Computer literate
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Advantageous:

• Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience

Job Description:

• Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager
• Provide a high level of customer care and service
• Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager
• Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively
• Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales
• Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry
• Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions
• Manage Salon appointments
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Be a team player
• Provide excellent customer service
• Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations)
• Work according to a task schedule

 Advantageous:

• Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge
• Previous sales and promotional training
• Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation
• Bilingual
• Stock management

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Rosebank Mall store (Roaming Sandton). 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 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• The Local Choice Pharmacy require a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for their Greenstone 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:

• Unisolv, and E-Scripting

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:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Baby City requires a Sales Assistant for their Olympus store. Main purpose of the role would be to provide overall assistance to customers through excellent customer service. The roles will include maintaining stock levels, processing of payments at Point of Sales and upholding high merchandising standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Up to 6 months’ retail experience
• Minimum 1 Year work experience within retail

Advantageous:

• Certification in Retail Business Management

Role and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed.
• Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management.
• Ensure boxes are flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area. 
• 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.
• Ensure merchandise displays, labels and pricing are always correct and report all price discrepancies to management.
• Keep up to date with new product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Ensure all merchandise is handled carefully to prevent any losses.
• Build stable displays timeously for promotions to take place.
• Ensure that monthly promotions are implemented effectively to maximise sales.
• Ensure that relevant posters and signage should be put up in time for promotions to take place.
• Ensure promotional tickets, price tickets, posters etc. are placed in the expected time frame.
• Ensure that promotional stock is taken down immediately after the end of promotions.
• Ensure accurate cash flow and follow correct cash handling procedures
• Transact all purchases – receive, verify and processes all payments such as cash, cards, vouchers, coupons and any other acceptable payments.
• Ensure all out going stock/ items/ scripts are scanned and paid for.
• Process all loyalty cards including those of accelerated partners.
• Establish a professional relationship with customers and provide friendly, helpful, courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
• Report customer compliments and complaints to management.
• Attend to all customer stock queries and ensure that they dealt with and resolved.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Customer service
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Basic computer skills (word, excel and outlook, numerical skills

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Blueberry Square 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 08 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their store in Three Rivers. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Council

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• the reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health

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 Pharmacy Council
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist

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 cost to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Follow through on any promises made to customers

Administration:

• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action

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

General:

• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
• All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

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

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 08 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Benmore Gardens store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Advantageous:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Council

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post-basic) may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• the reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health

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 Pharmacy Council
• Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist

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 cost to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Follow through on any promises made to customers

Administration:

• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action

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

General:

• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
• All staff must work in Dis-Chem approved uniforms.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

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

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 07 October 2026

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their (New Store) in Pinelands. 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 16 October 2026