Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 at selected stores across South Africa.
Learnership Application Closing Dates: 22 October to 04 November 2026
Learnership Locations: Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State and Western Cape, South Africa
About the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership
The Dispensary Support Learnership is aimed at candidates who are capable of completing the Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course.
Successful candidates will initially be employed in fixed-term Dispensary Support positions until they are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as learner basic pharmacist assistants.
Once successfully qualified as Basic Pharmacist Assistants, candidates may be considered for permanent employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- Pure Mathematics.
- Physical Science or Life Science.
- Minimum average of 50%.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have:
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to communicate in a second language.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Customer-service skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Conflict-management skills.
- Accountability.
- Professional conduct.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
- Computer skills.
- Numerical skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful learners will assist with duties such as:
- Selling Schedule 1 medicines and scheduled substances.
- Assisting with the preparation and compounding of non-sterile medicines under supervision.
- Unpacking and merchandising dispensary stock.
- Cleaning dispensary and OTC shelves.
- Learning to interpret prescriptions accurately.
- Picking, packing and labelling medication.
- Ensuring medicines are checked and signed off by a pharmacist.
- Assisting with stock control.
- Checking medicine expiry dates.
- Following up with patients regarding prescription tracking.
- Assisting with call-centre scripts and patient-service calls.
- Providing basic health-related information.
- Assisting with scheme authorisations for chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication.
- Reporting low-stock and out-of-stock items.
- Receiving dispensary stock according to company procedures.
Available Learnership Opportunities
Dispensary Support Learnership – Linden Lanes
Location: Randburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 22 October 2026
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Dispensary Support Learnership – Makhado Crossing
Location: Makhado, Limpopo
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
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Dispensary Support Learnership – Platinum Park
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
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Dispensary Support Learnership – Savannah Mall
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
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Dispensary Support Learnership – Northridge Mall
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Closing Date: 29 October 2026
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Dispensary Support Learnership – Optenhorst, Paarl North
Location: Paarl, Western Cape
Closing Date: 04 November 2026
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Important Information
Applicants should apply for the store and location most suitable for them and submit applications before the relevant closing date.
Candidates should carefully check that they meet the Mathematics and Science requirements before applying.