Dis-Chem Pharmacies: Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026 / 2027

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites qualifying South African youth to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026/2027.

Learnership Application Closing Date: 12 August 2026

Learnership Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting Dispensary Support Learners who are interested in beginning careers within the pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy environment.

The programme is designed to prepare participants to complete the Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistant course while gaining practical experience in a Dis-Chem dispensary.

The official Dis-Chem recruitment portal lists the Dispensary Support fixed-term opportunity with a closing date of 12 August 2026.

Employer: Dis-Chem PharmaciesProgramme: Dispensary Support Learnership ProgrammeProgramme period: 2026/2027Location: Pretoria, GautengEmployment type: Fixed-term positionMinimum qualification: Grade 12Minimum academic average: 50%Career pathway: Basic Pharmacist AssistantClosing date: 12 August 2026Application method: Online

The programme aims to recruit learners who have the academic background and ability needed to complete the Basic Pharmacist Assistant course.

Successful applicants will receive practical workplace training that introduces them to the main principles of:

The programme combines structured learning with practical experience in a professional pharmacy environment.

Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.

Pure Mathematics as a Grade 12 subject.

Physical Science or Life Science as a Grade 12 subject.

An academic average of at least 50%.

Good numerical and computer skills.

The ability to read, write and speak English and a second language.

Applicants who completed Mathematical Literacy instead of Pure Mathematics may not meet the advertised academic requirements.

Successful candidates will initially be employed on a fixed-term basis as Dispensary Support Learners.

They will remain in the Dispensary Support position until they are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistants.

Participants must complete all required theoretical and practical training before they can qualify as Basic Pharmacist Assistants.

Permanent employment is not guaranteed at the beginning of the learnership.

According to the programme information, permanent employment may only be offered once the learner has successfully qualified and registered as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant.

Any permanent appointment will still depend on successful completion of the programme and the employer’s applicable recruitment conditions.

The successful learners will work under the supervision and approval of qualified pharmacy professionals.

Their responsibilities may include:

Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and scheduled substances.

Supporting the preparation and compounding of non-sterile medicines.

Following formulas and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.

Unpacking and merchandising dispensary stock.

Cleaning dispensary and over-the-counter shelves.

Completing duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.

Learning how to interpret prescriptions accurately.

Working within the legal requirements established by the South African Pharmacy Council.

Learners will receive practical exposure to the processes followed when preparing medication for patients.

Picking the correct medication.

Developing awareness of important medicine interactions.

Referring all completed medication to a pharmacist for checking.

Ensuring that medication is approved and signed by a pharmacist.

Learners may not independently perform duties reserved for qualified and registered pharmacy professionals.

Successful candidates may assist with stock-control duties relating to Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines and scheduled substances.

Maintaining clean and organised storage areas.

Checking medicine expiry dates.

Identifying stock discrepancies.

Following the company’s stock-receiving procedures.

Accuracy is important because medicines must be stored, recorded and handled according to established pharmacy standards.

The learner may assist with patient-service and administrative responsibilities, including:

Following up with patients about prescription-tracking reports.

Confirming follow-up appointments.

Assisting with patient telephone calls.

Supporting call-centre prescription queries.

Providing approved health-related information.

Supporting scheme authorisation processes.

Assisting with chronic medicine administration.

Supporting HIV, AIDS and oncology medicine authorisations.

All patient information must be treated confidentially and professionally.

Good written and verbal communication.

English and second-language proficiency.

Ability to work under pressure.

Dispensary work requires high levels of accuracy because errors involving medicines can have serious consequences.

Learners must therefore be able to:

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• The successful learners will work under the supervision and approval of qualified pharmacy professionals.
• Their responsibilities may include:
• Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and scheduled substances.
• Supporting the preparation and compounding of non-sterile medicines.
• Following formulas and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Unpacking and merchandising dispensary stock.
• Cleaning dispensary and over-the-counter shelves.
• Completing duties assigned by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learning how to interpret prescriptions accurately.
• Working within the legal requirements established by the South African Pharmacy Council.

• Applicants must have:
• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Pure Mathematics as a Grade 12 subject.
• Physical Science or Life Science as a Grade 12 subject.
• An academic average of at least 50%.
• Good numerical and computer skills.
• The ability to read, write and speak English and a second language.
• Applicants who completed Mathematical Literacy instead of Pure Mathematics may not meet the advertised academic requirements.

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

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This learnership is offered by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, based in Cape Town.