BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Dispensary Assistant role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein involves supporting pharmacists by assisting with the sale and preparation of medications, stock management, and patient services under direct supervision. Essential requirements include a Grade 12 certificate and proficiency in English and another language, along with strong time management and communication skills.
Job Title: Dispensary Assistant - Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Northridge Mall, Bloemfontein is currently seeking a Dispensary Assistant to join our dynamic team. The position aims to engage individuals who have successfully completed the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. This course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of fundamental principles in the pharmaceutical and dispensing sectors, emphasizing on-the-job quality learning.
Staff in this Fixed Term role as Dispensary Assistant will remain employed until they are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as learner basic assistants. Permanent employment will only be offered once they qualify as a basic pharmacist assistant.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential
Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science, and/or Physical Science, achieving at least an average of 50%.
Job Specification…
Dispensary Assistants must pass a proficiency test that qualifies them to apply for registration with the SAPC as a learner basic assistant.
A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category of pharmacist's assistant learner basic is authorized to perform the following services under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
• Sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances. • Assist with the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. • Assist with unpacking, merchandising of stock, and cleaning of OTC shelves, as approved by the responsible pharmacist. • Any other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager. • Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, adhering to the legal requirements of the South African Pharmaceutical Council. • Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication and have knowledge of common dosages and important drug interactions. • Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist. • Assist in stock control (manage cleanliness, packing organization of shelves, and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances. • Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports and follow up appointments as requested by the dispensary manager. • Assist with call center scripts and patient service telephone calls. • Provide information to individuals to promote health. • Assist with the scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication. • Report on low/out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager. • Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the company's SOP.
Competencies
Essential
• English and 2nd language – Read, write, and speak. • Time management, deadline-driven, pressure handling, attention to detail. • Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem-solving, teamwork, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthiness, and honesty. • Computer and numerical skills.
Advantageous
• Experience in retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop, and a good performance record. • Knowledge in drug and family planning and complementary medicine. • Familiarity with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.
Special conditions of employment
• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council • South African citizen • MIE, clear criminal and credit
Remuneration and benefits
• Market-related salary
Closing Date: 29 October 2026
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