In short
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for Jean-Ave in Centurion. The assistant works under a responsible pharmacist across scheduled-medicine sales, non-sterile preparation, prescription selection and labelling, patient information and pharmacy stock. Applicants need Matric, the pharmacist-assistance qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv experience, numerical and computer ability, language skills, integrity and availability for retail trading hours.
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
Scheduled-stock control covers different medicine schedules and authorised ordering boundaries. Your CV should show the schedules or stock processes you genuinely handled and avoid suggesting authority beyond your registered role.
What makes this role different
Jean-Ave has a longer stated application window than several similar openings, but the professional standard is unchanged. Scheduled medicines, prescriptions and patient details require deliberate checks even when the queue or stock workload grows.
How to apply
- Compare your CV with the verified requirements for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Jean-Ave and use the exact qualification, licence and experience details you can prove.
- Open the official Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited vacancy page and confirm the title, Centurion location and current closing status.
- Complete Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's application form for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Jean-Ave and upload only the documents requested for this vacancy.
- Save the submission confirmation together with employer reference 190848.
Decide before you apply
Jean-Ave fits a registered assistant who is comfortable checking medicine, stock and patient data repeatedly and can maintain professional communication throughout retail hours.
The vacancy does not substitute general healthcare study or shop work for professional registration. Check your SAPC status and practical Unisolv experience before investing time in the form.
Make your CV specific
Create a visible credentials section for Matric, the assistance qualification and SAPC status. Follow it with specific Unisolv, script, stock or labelling examples that stay within scope.
Prepare one scheduled-stock example and one patient or script-data example. Describe the exact check, any discrepancy found and when the responsible pharmacist reviewed the task.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Jean-Ave 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
What does PBQ mean in this vacancy?
The title refers to a post-basic qualified pharmacist assistant. The source requires the Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification and SAPC registration; use the exact credential wording shown on your records.
Does the job include scheduled medicines?
Yes. Duties cover sales of Schedule 1 and 2 substances, stock control for Schedule 1 to 5 and ordering up to Schedule 6 under an authorised person's instruction.
What systems experience is requested?
Dis-Chem lists working experience on Unisolv and also asks for MS Office computer literacy. Explain the pharmacy tasks completed in Unisolv separately from ordinary office-software ability.
Where is Jean-Ave located for this advert?
The verified employer source places the vacancy at Jean-Ave in Centurion, Gauteng. Confirm transport and retail-hour practicality before continuing to the official form.
What is the application deadline?
The official Jean-Ave listing states 31 August 2026. Reopen the Dis-Chem destination before submission because an employer can change or close recruitment activity.
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