In short
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting a registered post-basic pharmacist assistant for its new Ficksburg store. The work combines regulated dispensing support with script capture, medicine preparation, stock handling and accurate patient records under pharmacist oversight. Applicants need Matric, the relevant pharmacist-assistance qualification, SAPC registration, Unisolv experience, MS Office ability, sound numeracy and readiness 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 the professional gate for this vacancy, while Unisolv experience relates to the day-to-day capture and checking of prescription and patient information. Put both details near the top of the CV and state them accurately.
What makes this role different
This is a dispensary workflow role rather than a general shop-floor position. A prescription moves through interpretation by the pharmacist, medicine selection or preparation, accurate labelling, system capture and stock control, with the assistant working inside defined legal and operating procedures.
How to apply
- Compare your CV with the verified requirements for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - New Store 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, Ficksburg location and current closing status.
- Complete Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited's application form for Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - New Store and upload only the documents requested for this vacancy.
- Save the submission confirmation together with employer reference 196498.
Decide before you apply
This opening may suit a registered post-basic pharmacist assistant who is comfortable checking fine detail, working with patients and medicine records, and following controlled processes during retail trading hours.
Check your registration and Unisolv experience before applying. The source presents both as requirements, and the work also calls for confident English plus a second language, numeracy and sustained attention to accuracy.
Make your CV specific
Show the pharmacist-assistance qualification, SAPC registration and Unisolv exposure in the first CV section. Add concise evidence of accurate script capture, labelling, stock handling or patient communication without including confidential patient information.
Prepare an example that shows how you checked prescription or stock details, followed an approved procedure and escalated anything outside your authority. Explain the control you used and the accurate outcome.
Current market context
For this Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - New Store role at Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited JobMoja currently tracks 0 other verified healthcare opportunities in Free State and 71 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 for this Ficksburg role?
Yes. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council is listed as a requirement, together with the basic pharmacist-assistance qualification. State your registration accurately on the CV and confirm that it is current before applying.
What qualification does Dis-Chem require?
The advert lists Grade 12 or Matric and a basic pharmacist-assistance qualification. It is specifically a post-basic pharmacist assistant vacancy, so your application should make the relevant qualification and SAPC registration easy to find.
Is Unisolv experience required or only advantageous?
Working experience on Unisolv appears in the stated minimum requirements. SAP and E-Scripting knowledge appears in the advantageous section, so do not present those optional systems as compulsory or claim experience you cannot demonstrate.
Where is the vacancy and when does it close?
The position is attached to Dis-Chem's new Ficksburg store in the Free State. The official source states a closing date of 30 August 2026; verify that the vacancy is still accepting applications before submitting.
Will I need to work retail hours?
Yes. Willingness and ability to work retail hours is listed as a requirement. Consider transport and availability before applying because this is a dispensary position within a retail operating schedule, not a fixed office-hours role.
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