In short
Dis-Chem is hiring a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for a fixed-term position at Southgate in Johannesburg South, Gauteng. Duties cover scheduled-medicine sales, prescription and patient-detail capture, non-sterile preparation, medicine repackaging, stock control and accurate picking and labelling. The role requires Matric, a Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv experience and retail-hour availability. Applications close on 19 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
Fixed-term describes the employment arrangement, not a lower professional standard. The same pharmacy qualification, registration and system requirements still apply. Because the source does not publish the contract duration, do not assume a number of months; confirm it directly if the employer advances your application.
What makes this role different
The contract label is an important difference on this Southgate listing. The public vacancy confirms fixed-term employment but does not state the contract length, so applicants should assess both their professional eligibility and the employment period offered during the employer’s process.
How to apply
- Prepare a branch-specific CV that presents the recognised qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv duties and willingness to consider fixed-term employment clearly.
- Open Dis-Chem’s official application for reference 194706 and check Southgate, Johannesburg South, the contract wording and the stated deadline.
- Submit document-backed information through the employer form, keeping registration and employment dates consistent across every uploaded file.
- Retain the application confirmation and ask the employer about contract duration only through a verified recruitment contact if your application progresses.
Decide before you apply
This opening could suit a SAPC-registered pharmacist assistant who is ready for a temporary contract, already uses Unisolv, follows dispensary procedures precisely and can work the customer-facing hours associated with a retail pharmacy.
Review the conditions before applying if you need permanent employment or cannot confirm the contract period later. The vacancy is also unsuitable for applicants who have retail exposure but lack the formal Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration or required Unisolv experience.
Make your CV specific
Make the first half-page answer the employer’s key checks: qualification, SAPC status, Unisolv tasks and recent dispensary work. Then add a short example of how you prevented an error while capturing, selecting, packing, labelling or controlling medicine.
Good pharmacy evidence describes a repeatable safety check without exposing patient data. For example, explain how you compared a script, patient record and selected item under the appropriate pharmacist process, while keeping all identifiers confidential.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Southgate- Johannesburg South - Fixed Term Contract 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
Is the Southgate pharmacist assistant vacancy permanent?
No. The employer title identifies it as a fixed-term contract. The verified source does not state how many months it runs, so applicants should avoid assumptions and confirm the duration during the official recruitment process.
What professional registration is required?
Dis-Chem lists registration with the South African Pharmacy Council, together with the Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification. Record your current status truthfully and provide evidence only through the official employer application when requested.
Does the Southgate role require Unisolv experience?
Yes. Working experience on Unisolv is part of the stated requirements, alongside general MS Office ability. Knowledge of SAP and E-Scripting appears in the advantageous section and should not be confused with the compulsory Unisolv condition.
What is the closing date for Dis-Chem reference 194706?
The official vacancy lists 19 August 2026. Confirm that reference 194706 remains open on Dis-Chem’s own recruitment page before submitting, because the employer controls any later change to the closing status.
Which medicine-related duties are included?
The source covers scheduled-medicine sales, non-sterile preparation and manufacturing under approved procedures, repackaging, stock ordering and control, prescription preparation, script capture, patient-detail checks and accurate picking, packing and labelling.
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