A fixed-term Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified position is available at Dis-Chem Ballito Lifestyle for applicants who have completed the relevant post-basic qualification and are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
The role combines prescription dispensing under pharmacist supervision, patient support, medical aid claims administration, medicine stock control and day-to-day dispensary operations.
Applications close on 9 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Applicants need:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willingness and ability to work retail hours
Applicants must also have:
- Clear credit record
- Clear criminal record
- Valid driver’s licence
- Ability to stand for long periods
What will you do in the dispensary?
Under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist, you may assist with:
- Reading and preparing prescriptions
- Selecting medication
- Labelling medication
- Packing medication
- Supplying medication in the correct container
- Providing instructions on medicine use
- Processing prescription information
- Supporting dispensing procedures
All prescriptions must be checked for accuracy and signed by a pharmacist.
Which medicines can a post-basic Pharmacist Assistant work with?
Within the permitted scope and under pharmacist supervision, the role can involve:
- Sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines
- Stock control for medicines up to Schedule 5
- Ordering medicines and scheduled substances up to Schedule 5 when authorised
- Repacking medicines
- Supporting compounding and preparation procedures
The work must follow South African Pharmacy Council requirements and approved Standard Operating Procedures.
How important is prescription accuracy?
Accuracy is central to the role.
You will need to:
- Capture script details correctly
- Verify patient information
- Pick the correct medication
- Pack and label medication accurately
- Remain aware of common dosages
- Be alert to important drug interactions
- Make sure prescriptions are checked by a pharmacist
Attention to detail is essential because errors can affect patient safety.
Will you work directly with patients?
Yes. You may assist patients at:
- The dispensary
- The self-medication counter
- The front shop
You may also:
- Explain medicine-use instructions
- Follow up on scripts
- Support appointment follow-ups
- Explain medical aid costs
- Provide health information
- Resolve or escalate customer queries
Strong communication and patience are important.
What medical aid administration is involved?
The role includes significant claims and scheme administration.
You may need to:
- Process claims documentation
- Correct rejected script errors
- Keep up to date with medical scheme requirements
- Support chronic medication authorisations
- Support HIV medication authorisations
- Support oncology medication authorisations
- Maintain customer profiles
- Update or merge profiles where required
This makes the position relevant to both pharmacy operations and healthcare administration.
Will you work with pharmacy systems?
Yes. Experience with the following would be advantageous:
- Unisolve
- SAP
- E-Scripting
- Microsoft Office
You will need to capture patient and prescription information accurately on pharmacy systems.
What stock control responsibilities apply?
You may be responsible for:
- Reporting low stock
- Reporting out-of-stock items
- Reporting stock errors
- Supporting bi-annual stocktakes
- Helping control stock
- Supporting cash and asset control
Medicine stock must be managed carefully because of regulatory and patient-care requirements.
What customer service responsibilities apply?
You will be expected to:
- Respond to patient questions
- Communicate clearly
- Remain calm under pressure
- Resolve issues where possible
- Escalate problems when necessary
- Follow through on commitments
The role requires both technical pharmacy knowledge and strong customer service.
What workplace conditions should you expect?
The role includes:
- Retail hours
- Controlled room temperature
- Security requirements
- Limited workspaces
- Health and safety procedures
- Risk stock
- Long periods of standing
Applicants should therefore be comfortable working in a busy retail pharmacy environment.
What benefits are offered?
Dis-Chem lists:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
What are the vacancy details?
Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position: Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified
Store: Ballito Lifestyle
Location: Dolphin Coast / Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
Industry: FMCG / Pharmacy Retail
Minimum qualification: Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
Registration: South African Pharmacy Council
Closing date: 9 November 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the Dis-Chem Pharmacist Assistant Vacancy
Before applying, make sure your CV clearly reflects your SAPC registration, post-basic qualification, dispensing experience, medical aid administration and any exposure to Unisolve, SAP or E-Scripting.
