Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites qualified and passionate BPharm graduates to apply for the Pharmacist Intern Programme 2025/2026 across several stores in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Internship Closing Dates:
- Eikestad (Stellenbosch): 25 December 2025
- Athol Oaklands (Johannesburg): 27 December 2025
- Strubensvalley (Johannesburg): 27 December 2025
Internship Locations:
- Athol Oaklands, Gauteng
- Strubensvalley, Gauteng
- Eikestad, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
This internship equips BPharm graduates with hands-on pharmacy practice exposure, patient care responsibility, and lifelong learning within a leading pharmaceutical retail environment.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric
- BPharm Degree (4-year qualification)
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Registered with SAPC or eligible to register
Advantageous
- Experience during studies (holiday work)
- Knowledge of Unisolve and E-Scripting
Key Functions & Duties
As a Pharmacist Intern, you will work under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist and perform duties within the legal scope of practice, including:
Dispensary & Patient Care
- Interpret prescriptions accurately
- Capture and verify patient details in the system
- Pick, pack, label and dispense medication
- Provide correct usage instructions and counsel patients
- Handle S1 & S2 medicines sales
- Prepare, manipulate, or compound sterile/non-sterile medicines
- Verify all scripts checked and signed by a pharmacist
Operational Duties
- Manage stock distribution and control (S1–S6)
- Repackage medicine according to SOPs
- Assist with ordering scheduled medicines up to Schedule 6
- Maintain customer profiles and note alerts
- Track patient scripts, follow-up when necessary
- Assist at dispensary, front shop and self-medication counter
- Assist with stock takes, asset control and reporting
Medical Aid & Administration
- Submit claims accurately
- Correct rejected medical aid claims
- Ensure chronic, HIV, AIDS & oncology medicine authorization
- Explain medical aid vs cash prices to patients
- Process all relevant paperwork
Housekeeping, Safety & Standards
- Adhere to Dis-Chem SOPs and uniform requirements
- Maintain safe dispensary conditions
- Follow OHS guidelines and report hazards
- Keep work areas clean and organized
Competencies Required
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication (English + second language)
- Customer service orientation
- Strong numerical & problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork, honesty & professionalism
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
Advantageous Skills
- Knowledge of FMCG/Retail
- Third additional language
- Family planning & complementary medicine knowledge
Special Conditions of Employment
- Willing to work retail hours (weekends & public holidays)
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Must be physically fit
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Monthly & annual performance incentives
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Available Locations & Application Links
1️⃣ Pharmacist Intern – Athol Oaklands (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
📅 Closing Date: 27 December 2025
👉 Click here to apply
2️⃣ Pharmacist Intern – Strubensvalley (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
📅 Closing Date: 27 December 2025
👉 Click here to apply
3️⃣ Pharmacist Intern – Eikestad (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
📅 Closing Date: 25 December 2025
👉 Click here to apply
Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and the inclusion of people with disabilities.