In short
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting a Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant for Verdi in Randburg. Under a responsible pharmacist, the role supports scheduled-medicine sales, non-sterile preparation, prescription processing, stock control and accurate patient records. Applicants need Matric, a pharmacist-assistance qualification, current SAPC registration, Unisolv experience, numerical accuracy, computer literacy and availability for retail 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
SAPC registration is different from simply having studied pharmacy-related subjects. It is the professional registration attached to the permitted scope of practice. State your current registration accurately and never imply active registration if it has expired or is incomplete.
What makes this role different
This vacancy combines regulated pharmacy work with retail service. Accuracy is not only a customer-service standard: prescriptions, schedules, patient details, labels and stock movements must remain within the responsible pharmacist's procedures and SAPC requirements.
How to apply
- Compare your CV with the verified requirements for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Verdi 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, Randburg location and current closing status.
- Complete Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's application form for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Verdi and upload only the documents requested for this vacancy.
- Save the submission confirmation together with employer reference 194202.
Decide before you apply
This Randburg role suits a registered post-basic assistant who is confident with scripts, patient detail, scheduled stock and careful work during retail trading hours.
It is not an entry route for someone without the named pharmacist-assistance qualification or SAPC registration. General retail or cashier experience cannot replace professional eligibility.
Make your CV specific
Put your qualification, SAPC registration and Unisolv experience in a visible credentials section. Add concise examples of accurate script capture, stock control, labelling or patient service that remain within your authorised scope.
Prepare an example of preventing a dispensing or data-capture error and another of handling pharmacy stock accurately. Explain the check used and when the responsible pharmacist became involved.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Verdi 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
Do I need SAPC registration for the Verdi vacancy?
Yes. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council is listed with the basic pharmacist-assistance qualification. The application should state your registration truthfully and use the employer's form for any requested proof.
Is Matric alone enough to apply?
No. Matric is listed, but the source also requires the pharmacy-assistance qualification, SAPC registration and working experience on Unisolv. General retail experience does not replace those professional requirements.
What will the pharmacist assistant do?
The source covers Schedule 1 and 2 sales support, non-sterile preparation, repacking, scheduled-stock control, prescription preparation, labelling, patient-detail capture and accurate picking and checking under a responsible pharmacist.
Must I be available for retail hours?
Yes. Willingness and ability to work retail hours appears in the verified requirements. Check your availability and transport arrangements before applying rather than assuming the schedule will follow office hours.
When does this Dis-Chem vacancy close?
The official Verdi vacancy states 14 August 2026. Open the employer page to confirm the listing is still accepting applications and that your registration details are current before submitting.
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