In short
Dis-Chem has a full-time Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant opening at Valley View in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The work includes prescription preparation, script and patient-detail capture, scheduled-medicine stock control, medicine repackaging and non-sterile preparation under approved pharmacy procedures. Required credentials include Matric, a Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration and Unisolv experience. The official closing date is 30 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
Unisolv experience is separated from general computer literacy in this advert. If you have used it, name the real tasks you completed—such as script capture or patient-detail verification—without overstating access. Experience on another system does not automatically satisfy an explicit Unisolv screen.
What makes this role different
The Valley View vacancy connects three accuracy-sensitive flows: the prescription must be interpreted correctly, the patient and script data must match, and the selected medicine must be prepared, labelled and controlled under the responsible pharmacist’s procedures.
How to apply
- Start with a pharmacy-specific CV section containing the exact qualification, current SAPC registration, Unisolv tasks and availability for retail hours.
- Check Dis-Chem’s live page for reference 196377 and verify the Valley View, Krugersdorp location and 30 August 2026 deadline.
- Enter patient-safe, document-backed information in the employer form and attach only the credentials and files requested by Dis-Chem.
- Store the confirmation separately from other Dis-Chem applications so you can identify this branch and reference in any genuine follow-up.
Decide before you apply
The role is a credible match for a registered pharmacist assistant who is methodical with medicine, patient information and stock, has hands-on Unisolv experience and can maintain professional communication across a retail pharmacy schedule.
Do not apply on the strength of generic store experience alone if you lack the listed pharmacy qualification, SAPC status or Unisolv work. Conversely, treat SAP, E-Scripting, extra languages and broader FMCG knowledge as advantages rather than silently turning them into mandatory conditions.
Make your CV specific
Organise the CV in the order a pharmacy recruiter can verify: qualification, SAPC registration, systems and recent dispensary responsibilities. Add a short example showing how you checked a prescription, patient record, label or stock movement before completing the task.
Accuracy claims become stronger when tied to a control step, such as confirming patient identifiers, checking selected medicine against the script or reconciling scheduled stock. Keep examples anonymous and never include patient information in an application portfolio.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Valley View - Krugersdorp 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
Which Dis-Chem branch is this vacancy for?
The official listing identifies Valley View in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. Use reference 196377 when checking the application page or saving your submission, especially if you are applying to more than one Dis-Chem pharmacy.
What are the core credentials for the Valley View role?
The source lists Matric, a Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification, SAPC registration and working experience on Unisolv. It also requires computer and numerical ability, communication in English plus another language and availability for retail hours.
Does the job involve prescription processing?
Yes. Duties include assisting with prescription preparation after pharmacist interpretation, capturing script and patient details, selecting and preparing medicine, labelling and supplying it in the appropriate container, plus accurate picking, packing and checking.
Is a third language mandatory?
No. A third additional language is listed among advantageous qualifications. The core language requirement is a strong command of English and a second language, including reading, writing and speaking as described by the employer.
How long do I have to apply for reference 196377?
The source states 30 August 2026 as the closing date. Submit only while the official Dis-Chem page remains open and confirm the reference and branch there, because the employer controls the final vacancy status.
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