Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) – Savannah Mall

📝 About the role

Dis-Chem Savannah Mall in Polokwane is taking on Dispensary Support staff on a fixed-term contract. You work as a learner basic pharmacist assistant, studying the course while helping the pharmacist pick, pack and label medicines and manage dispensary stock. Matric with at least 50% for Pure Maths and a science subject is required.

✅ Key duties

• A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy
• The sale of Schedule 1 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 unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist

🎓 Requirements

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%
• Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant
• English and 2 nd language – Read, write and speak
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest
• Computer, numerical skills
• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record
• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council

🎁 Benefits

• Market related salary