In short
Dis-Chem is recruiting a full-time Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for Bracken Garden in Alberton, Gauteng. The assistant supports prescription preparation, scheduled-medicine sales, non-sterile preparation and manufacturing, medicine repackaging, stock ordering and control, script capture and patient-detail checks. Applicants need Matric, a Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv experience and retail-hour availability. The application closes on 12 August 2026.
What you will actually do
- Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Assist with re-packaging of medicine.
- Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance.
- Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.
- Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC.
- Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system.
- Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification.
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Working experience on Unisolv.
- Computer literate – MS Office.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Strong command of the English language and a second language.
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Good communication skills, listening.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Trustworthy and honest.
Advantageous, but not compulsory
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations.
- 3rd Additional Language.
- Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E-Scripting.
- Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine.
- Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
What the first requirement means
Numerical skill in this setting supports quantities, stock and prescription accuracy; it is not merely a generic CV adjective. If you have dispensary experience, describe the check you used around quantities or stock records without sharing medicine-sensitive or patient-identifying information.
What makes this role different
The Bracken Garden role places stock governance beside patient-facing dispensary work. The assistant must help control scheduled medicines, support authorised ordering and still keep prescription, patient, selection and label details aligned at the point of supply.
How to apply
- Create an Alberton-specific application copy showing your Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv experience and relevant stock-control duties.
- Verify reference 193815, Bracken Garden and the 12 August 2026 closing date on Dis-Chem’s own recruitment page.
- Complete the form with exact registration and employment information, submitting only the credentials and supporting documents requested.
- Save the branch reference and confirmation so this application cannot be confused with another Dis-Chem pharmacy vacancy.
Decide before you apply
This Alberton vacancy could fit a registered pharmacist assistant who is confident with Unisolv, treats stock and patient data as controlled information, communicates in the required languages and can maintain accuracy throughout retail operating hours.
Check your eligibility before investing time if your SAPC status has lapsed, you lack the listed qualification or your system exposure does not include Unisolv. Additional SAP, E-Scripting, FMCG or third-language knowledge is helpful but is not presented as the primary gate.
Make your CV specific
Structure the CV around four verifiable anchors: qualification, professional registration, pharmacy system work and dispensary controls. Under experience, show one prescription-data check and one medicine-stock task, stating your responsibility and the procedure followed.
A convincing example focuses on prevention: how you noticed a mismatch, rechecked a quantity, confirmed a patient detail or escalated an uncertainty to the responsible pharmacist. Keep the description anonymous and within the scope of your actual authority.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Bracken Garden - Alberton role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited JobMoja currently tracks 9 other verified healthcare opportunities in Gauteng and 73 other active entry-level job listings nationally. None of the comparable records contains standardised, source-disclosed pay data. We therefore do not publish a salary median or estimate for this role.
Questions people ask
Where is the Bracken Garden pharmacist assistant job?
The employer places the vacancy at Bracken Garden in Alberton, Gauteng. The identifying reference is 193815; confirm both details on the official Dis-Chem page before submitting any documents.
Which scheduled-stock duties are mentioned?
The source includes distribution and control of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines and assistance with ordering medicines or scheduled substances up to Schedule 6 under an instruction from a person authorised by the Medicines Act.
Can I apply without Unisolv experience?
Working experience on Unisolv is listed as a requirement. Applicants should not substitute general computer literacy for that specific system condition; describe real Unisolv tasks accurately and let Dis-Chem assess the depth of experience.
What languages does the Alberton vacancy require?
The advert asks for a strong command of English and a second language, including reading, writing and speaking. A third additional language appears as an advantage rather than a core requirement.
When do applications for reference 193815 close?
The employer lists 12 August 2026. Check the live Dis-Chem vacancy before applying because the official destination, not a copied listing, determines whether submissions are still being accepted.
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