The Dispensary Support Learnership is designed to train learners in the core principles of pharmaceutical services, dispensing procedures, and patient support. Learners will be employed on a fixed-term contract while completing the Basic Pharmacist Assistant course. Once learners complete the programme and register with the SAPC, they may be considered for permanent employment within Dis-Chem Pharmacies. This programme provides hands-on training in pharmacy operations and promotes quality on-the-job learning within a professional healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Learners will assist in various pharmacy operations, including:

• Selling Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assisting with the compounding or preparation of non-sterile medicines
• Helping with dispensary stock management and merchandising
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of dispensary and OTC shelves
• Assisting with script interpretation and medication dispensing
• Ensuring medication is accurately picked, packed, labelled and checked
• Monitoring medication expiry dates and stock levels
• Supporting patient follow-ups and script tracking
• Assisting with chronic, HIV/AIDS and oncology medication authorisations
• Providing health information to patients
• Assisting with call centre and patient service calls
• Receiving and managing dispensary stock according to company procedures

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• Must have Pure Mathematics
• Must have Physical Science or Life Science
• Must have achieved at least 50% average
• Willing to work in a pharmacy retail environment

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English and a second language
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities
• Professional conduct and accountability
• Basic computer and numerical skills

Why Apply for the Dis-Chem Learnership?

This learnership offers a valuable opportunity for young people interested in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.

Benefits include:

• Practical pharmacy workplace experience
• Training towards becoming a Basic Pharmacist Assistant
• Opportunity to work in a professional healthcare environment
• Potential permanent employment after qualification