Pharmacy Assistant : Learner Basic - Unicare Bellville Western Cape

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Pharmacy Assistant Learnership Program is a comprehensive learning experience that combines theoretical and practical components, allowing learners to gain a recognized qualification as a Pharmacist Assistant. Key responsibilities include completing training contracts, attending training interventions, and providing support to the healthcare team under the guidance of a registered Pharmacist. To be eligible, learners must have a completed Grade 12 with specific subject requirements and possess essential skills, abilities, and job-related knowledge, including customer service orientation, teamwork, and accuracy.

**Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant Learnership Program**

**Company: Clicks Group**

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and eager to kick-start your career in healthcare? We're excited to announce an opportunity for a Learnership Programme at Unicare Bellville, in partnership with the Clicks Group. As a learner on this program, you'll not only gain valuable work experience but also earn a qualification as a Pharmacist Assistant.

**Learnership Programme Overview**

Our Learnership Programme is a comprehensive, structured learning experience that combines theoretical and practical components. You'll be enrolled in the National Certificate: Pharmacy Assistance Learnership Programme (Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant) and the Further Education and Training Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance (Learner Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant) through the accredited Pharmacy Healthcare Academy. This program is registered on the National Qualification Framework (NQF), ensuring that you'll receive a recognized qualification upon completion.

**Key Responsibilities and Objectives**

As a learner on this program, you'll be required to meet the following key objectives:

• Successfully complete the Learnership Training Contracts at a registered Unicare Pharmacy under the supervision of an approved tutor. * Attend and complete the required training interventions and competency assessments. * Submit a Portfolio of Evidence that showcases your learning and development. * Provide support to the healthcare team in one of the Unicare Pharmacies, working under the guidance of a registered Pharmacist and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).

**Minimum Requirements**

To be eligible for this opportunity, you'll need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Qualification: A completed Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics (or 60% in Mathematical Literacy), 50% in English, and a Pass in Life Science (Biology)/Physics.

**Key Skills, Abilities, and Job-Related Knowledge**

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess the following essential skills, abilities, and job-related knowledge:

• Customer service orientation * Teamwork and collaboration * Integrity and a strong work ethic * Accuracy and attention to detail * Numeracy and literacy skills * Computer literacy

**Essential Competencies**

You'll also need to demonstrate the following essential competencies:

• Adhering to principles and values * Working effectively with people * Delivering results and meeting customer expectations * Following instructions and procedures * Relating and networking * Planning and organizing

**Preferred Criteria**

We're particularly interested in candidates who:

• Meet the Company's employment equity targets as set out in our employment equity plan * Contribute to the furtherance of the National agenda for the development of unemployed youth

**Work Back Agreement**

As part of this opportunity, successful applicants will be required to enter into a work back agreement. This means that you'll be required to work for Unicare as a Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for a period equal to the length of the learnership period as a minimum.

**Closing Date**

Please submit your application by 31 October 2026.