Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Dispensary Support Learnership opportunities for 2026/2027 in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026 for the Pretoria opportunities; closing dates for the Western Cape opportunities were not specified in the supplied information
Learnership Locations: Pretoria, Cape Town and Noordhoek, South Africa
Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting Dispensary Support Learners who will work towards completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.
The programme is designed to give learners practical exposure to the pharmaceutical environment, dispensing processes and quality workplace learning.
Learners will initially be employed on a fixed-term basis as Dispensary Support employees until they are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as learner basic assistants.
The supplied information states that permanent employment will only be offered once the learner has successfully qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant.
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Programme: Dispensary Support Learnership 2026/2027
Field: Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Support
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12
Mathematics Requirement: Pure Mathematics
Science Requirement: Physical Science or Life Science
Minimum Average: 50%
Employment Type: Fixed-term during training
Locations: Gauteng and Western Cape
Application Method: Online
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- Pure Mathematics.
- Physical Science or Life Science.
- A minimum overall average of 50%.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to communicate in a second language.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Listening skills.
- Customer-service orientation.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Teamwork.
- Conflict-management skills.
- Accountability.
- Professional conduct.
- Trustworthiness.
- Honesty.
- Computer skills.
- Numerical skills.
Learnership Responsibilities
The successful learners may assist with duties including:
- Sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assisting with the compounding or preparation of non-sterile medicines under approved procedures.
- Unpacking and merchandising stock.
- Cleaning dispensary and OTC shelves.
- Learning to interpret prescriptions accurately.
- Picking, packing and labelling medication.
- Ensuring medication is checked and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assisting with stock control.
- Monitoring medicine expiry dates.
- Following up with patients where requested.
- Assisting with call-centre scripts and patient service calls.
- Providing health-related information.
- Assisting with scheme authorisation for chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication.
- Reporting low or out-of-stock items.
- Receiving dispensary stock in accordance with company procedures.
- Carrying out other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
Available Dis-Chem Learnership Opportunities
| Opportunity | Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensary Support Learnership – Hazeldean | Pretoria, Gauteng | 31 August 2026 |
| Dispensary Support Learnership – Linton Corner | Pretoria, Gauteng | 31 August 2026 |
| Dispensary Support Learnership – Adelphi Centre | Cape Town, Western Cape | Not specified |
| Dispensary Support Learnership – Kenilworth | Cape Town, Western Cape | Not specified |
| Dispensary Support Learnership – Long Beach Mall | Noordhoek, Western Cape | Not specified |
How to Apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026/2027
Applicants must submit an online application for the branch where they wish to be considered.
Hazeldean – Pretoria
Click here to apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership 2026/2027 – Hazeldean
Linton Corner – Pretoria
Click here to apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership 2026/2027 – Linton Corner
Adelphi Centre – Cape Town
Click here to apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership 2026/2027 – Adelphi Centre
Kenilworth – Cape Town
Click here to apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership 2026/2027 – Kenilworth
Long Beach Mall – Noordhoek
Click here to apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership 2026/2027 – Long Beach Mall
Learnership Application Closing Date
The supplied information confirms the following closing date for the Pretoria opportunities:
31 August 2026
The closing dates for the Adelphi Centre, Kenilworth and Long Beach Mall opportunities were not specified in the supplied information.
Applicants should check the live vacancy page for the exact deadline before submitting.
Important Application Notes
- Grade 12 is required.
- Pure Mathematics is required.
- Applicants must also have Physical Science or Life Science.
- A minimum average of 50% is required.
- Learners will initially be employed on a fixed-term basis.
- The programme leads towards qualification as a basic pharmacist assistant.
- Permanent employment is linked to successful qualification according to the supplied information.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- The Pretoria opportunities close on 31 August 2026.