In short
Dis-Chem is recruiting a full-time Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for Marine Walk in Umdloti, KwaZulu-Natal. The role spans prescription and medical-aid processing, patient profiles, scheduled-medicine preparation and sales, stock receiving, FEFO merchandising, stock takes and cash or asset control. Applicants need Matric, the Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration, two-language communication, physical fitness, a valid driver’s licence and clear records. Applications close on 14 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.
- Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist.
- Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication, and front-shop.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments.
- Explain medical aid costs to patients.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
- Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Maintain customer profiles on the system.
- Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally.
- Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action.
- Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO.
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes.
- Exercise stock, cash and asset control.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification.
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Good communication skills, listening.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Trustworthy and honest.
- Able to deal with pressure.
- Computer literate – MS Office.
- Willing and able to work retail hours.
- Physically fit and able to stand for a long period.
- South African Citizen.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Advantageous, but not compulsory
- Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations.
- Working experience on Unisolv.
- Oncology experience.
- 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
On this particular advert, Unisolv and oncology experience appear under advantageous items, not the minimum qualification block. Present either one accurately if you have it, but do not hide the essential SAPC, language, fitness, licence and record conditions behind optional system experience.
What makes this role different
Marine Walk’s advert describes a wider dispensary cycle than medicine selection alone. The assistant follows scripts through patient profiles and medical-aid claims, monitors authorisations and rejected scripts, then supports stock receipt, FEFO movement, stock takes and low-stock reporting.
How to apply
- Prepare a Marine Walk version of your CV that leads with qualification and SAPC status, followed by claims, patient-profile and stock-control experience you can prove.
- Check the official Dis-Chem page for reference 193667, Umdloti and the 14 August 2026 closing date.
- Answer the branch’s licence, schedule, physical and record-screening questions accurately and upload only the documents requested in the form.
- Retain the submission confirmation without storing patient examples or confidential pharmacy data alongside your public portfolio.
Decide before you apply
This opportunity could suit a registered pharmacist assistant who enjoys the complete patient, claim and stock workflow, can communicate medicine instructions carefully, manages profiles and paperwork accurately and is comfortable with the physical and scheduling demands stated by the branch.
Check the source carefully if you cannot work retail hours, stand for long periods or meet the licence and record conditions. Applicants should also understand that optional Unisolv or oncology exposure does not replace the compulsory qualification and SAPC registration.
Make your CV specific
Build two short experience entries: one showing a patient, prescription or medical-aid process completed accurately, and another showing stock receipt, FEFO rotation, stocktake or shortage reporting. Remove names, membership numbers and all other confidential identifiers.
Strong evidence explains how the dispensary control worked: pharmacist sign-off, profile verification, claim correction, authorisation follow-up or stock reconciliation. State your exact action and escalation point without implying that you performed work outside your registered scope.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Marine Walk role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited JobMoja currently tracks 1 other verified healthcare opportunity in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Unisolv compulsory for the Marine Walk vacancy?
The source lists working experience on Unisolv as advantageous rather than essential for this specific branch. The Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification and SAPC registration remain compulsory, along with the other stated employment and competency conditions.
Does the role include medical-aid work?
Yes. Duties include explaining medical-aid costs, preparing claim paperwork, correcting errors on rejected scripts, keeping abreast of claim and dispensing procedures and supporting authorisation for chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
What stock responsibilities appear in reference 193667?
The advert covers scheduled-stock distribution and control, ordering support, low-stock and error reports, receiving to Dis-Chem procedures, FEFO merchandising, bi-annual stocktakes and exercise of stock, cash and asset control.
What special employment conditions should applicants check?
The source includes retail-hour availability, physical fitness for long periods of standing, South African citizenship, a valid driver’s licence and clear credit and criminal records. Confirm the exact screening questions on the employer form.
When is the Marine Walk application deadline?
Dis-Chem states 14 August 2026 for employer reference 193667. Use the official linked vacancy to confirm it remains active before submitting, since only the employer controls the final application status.
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