In short
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for its Kalahari vacancy in Upington, Northern Cape. Under the responsible pharmacist's approved procedures, the assistant supports scheduled-medicine sales, non-sterile preparation and manufacturing, repackaging, stock control, medicine ordering and prescription processing. Matric, a pharmacist-assistance qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv experience, computer literacy, numerical accuracy and retail-hour availability are required.
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
SAPC registration is a legal-practice boundary, not a general preference. The duties involve scheduled substances, prescription information and medicine preparation, so applicants must present their real registration and qualification details exactly as issued.
What makes this role different
This is a regulated medicine-workflow role rather than general retail assistance. Each prescription moves through interpretation by a pharmacist, accurate patient-detail capture, selection or preparation, labelling and supply, while scheduled stock and medicine orders must remain within the authorised process.
How to apply
- Compare your CV with the verified requirements for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Kalahari 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, Upington location and current closing status.
- Complete Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's application form for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Kalahari and upload only the documents requested for this vacancy.
- Save the submission confirmation together with employer reference 195334.
Decide before you apply
The vacancy may fit a registered pharmacist assistant who is comfortable with prescription data, detailed medicine handling, retail hours and professional communication in English and a second language.
This is not an unqualified pharmacy-entry route. Do not apply as though Matric alone is sufficient: the source also requires the pharmacist-assistance qualification, SAPC registration and working Unisolv experience.
Make your CV specific
Place your SAPC registration, qualification and Unisolv experience near the top of the CV. Use precise dates and describe one verified workflow where you protected patient, prescription or stock accuracy.
Prepare an example of checking patient or script details before capture and another of following a standard operating procedure for medicine or stock handling. Keep confidential patient information out of the example.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Kalahari role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited JobMoja currently tracks 0 other verified healthcare opportunities in Northern Cape 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
Must I be registered with the SAPC?
Yes. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council is listed as a requirement, together with Matric and a pharmacist-assistance qualification. Use the exact registration details you can prove in the application.
Does Dis-Chem require Unisolv experience?
Yes. The source specifically lists working experience on Unisolv. It also requires MS Office literacy and sound numerical skills, so distinguish pharmacy-system experience from general computer ability on your CV.
What medicine schedules does the role handle?
The duties include assisting with Schedule 1 and 2 sales, controlling stock from Schedule 1 to 5, and supporting orders up to Schedule 6 when instructed by an authorised person.
Where is the Kalahari pharmacist assistant vacancy based?
The employer places this vacancy in Upington, Northern Cape. Confirm that location on the official page and assess your ability to work the stated retail hours before entering personal information.
What is the application deadline and reference?
Dis-Chem's official pharmacy recruitment page gives 22 August 2026 as the closing date and 195334 as the vacancy reference. Apply there directly and retain any confirmation generated after submission.
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