Apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites South African youth to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026.

Learnership Application Closing Date: 21 July 2026

Learnership Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting applications for its Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates who want to gain workplace learning in the pharmaceutical environment and work towards completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course.

Successful learners will be employed in a fixed-term position as Dispensary Support until they are registered with the South African Pharmaceutical Council as learner basic assistants.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy groups.

The company provides pharmaceutical products, health and wellness services, beauty products and everyday essentials.

Founded in 1978, Dis-Chem has grown into a trusted national brand with stores across South Africa.

The Dispensary Support Learnership is designed to equip learners with knowledge and practical workplace experience in the pharmaceutical environment.

Learners will be exposed to key areas related to dispensing, patient support, medicine handling, stock control and quality workplace learning.

Permanent employment may be offered only once the learner has qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant.

Company: Dis-Chem PharmaciesProgramme: Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026Category: LearnershipsLocation: Pretoria, GautengEmployment Type: Fixed-term employmentClosing Date: 21 July 2026

Successful learners will assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.

Learners will assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures.

Learners will assist with unpacking and merchandising stock.

Learners will help clean dispensary and OTC shelves as approved by the responsible pharmacist.

Learners will perform other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.

Learners will learn how to accurately interpret scripts and act professionally within the legal requirements of the South African Pharmaceutical Council.

Learners will assist with accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication.

Learners will become aware of common dosages and important drug interactions.

Learners will ensure that all medications are checked and signed by a pharmacist.

Learners will assist with stock control, including shelf cleanliness, packing organisation and medicine expiry dates.

Learners will follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports and appointments.

Learners will assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.

Learners will provide information to individuals to promote health.

Learners will assist with scheme authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication.

Learners will report low stock, out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.

Learners will receive dispensary stock according to company standard operating procedures.

Applicants must have Pure Mathematics.

Applicants must have either Physical Science or Life Science.

Applicants must have obtained at least an average of 50%.

Applicants must be able to read, write and speak English.

Applicants must be able to read, write and speak a second language.

Applicants should have good time management skills.

Applicants must be deadline-driven and able to work under pressure.

Applicants should have strong attention to detail.

Applicants should have good communication and listening skills.

Applicants should have customer service focus.

Applicants should have problem-solving skills.

Applicants should be team players.

Applicants should be able to manage conflict.

Applicants should lead by example.

Applicants should show accountability and professional conduct.

Applicants must be trustworthy and honest.

Applicants should have computer and numerical skills.

This learnership is suitable for candidates who want to start a career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare environment.

Applicants who are interested in pharmacy support, patient service, medicine handling and healthcare administration are encouraged to apply.

The programme is also suitable for candidates who are responsible, detail-oriented and willing to learn in a professional pharmacy environment.

Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:

Certified copy of South African ID.

Certified copy of Grade 12 / Matric certificate.

Proof of Pure Mathematics results.

Proof of Physical Science or Life Science results.

Any additional documents required during the online application process.

NB. Use the links given below to Apply

Applicants must apply through the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies recruitment platform.

Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted correctl

• Successful learners will assist with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Learners will assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to approved formulas and standard operating procedures.
• Learners will assist with unpacking and merchandising stock.
• Learners will help clean dispensary and OTC shelves as approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Learners will perform other duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learners will learn how to accurately interpret scripts and act professionally within the legal requirements of the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Learners will assist with accurate picking, packing, labelling and checking of medication.
• Learners will become aware of common dosages and important drug interactions.
• Learners will ensure that all medications are checked and signed by a pharmacist.
• Learners will assist with stock control, including shelf cleanliness, packing organisation and medicine expiry dates.
• Learners will follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports and appointments.
• Learners will assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Learners will provide information to individuals to promote health.
• Learners will assist with scheme authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS, and oncology medication.
• Learners will report low stock, out-of-stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.

• Applicants must have Grade 12.
• Applicants must have Pure Mathematics.
• Applicants must have either Physical Science or Life Science.
• Applicants must have obtained at least an average of 50%.

This opportunity was sourced from StudentRoom. Always verify final requirements and deadlines on the official source before applying.

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NB. Use the links given below to Apply

This learnership is offered by Apply for Dis-Chem Dispensary Support, based in Pretoria.