Dis-Chem Pharmacies is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for the Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2026. This learnership offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
Successful candidates will receive structured workplace training while completing the Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification, which is registered with the South African Pharmaceutical Council (SAPC).
Learnership Closing Date: 02 April 2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy groups, providing a wide range of services and products including:
- Pharmaceutical and prescription medication
- Health and wellness products
- Beauty and skincare items
- Everyday healthcare essentials
Through its learnership programmes, Dis-Chem aims to develop young talent and support skills development in the pharmaceutical industry.
About the Dispensary Support Learnership
The Dispensary Support Learnership Programme is designed to train learners in the fundamentals of pharmacy operations, medicine dispensing, and patient support services.
Participants will be employed on a fixed-term contract while completing the Basic Pharmacist Assistant course.
After successfully completing the programme and registering with the SAPC, learners may be considered for permanent employment within Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
Key Responsibilities
Learners participating in the programme will assist with several pharmacy duties, including:
- Selling Schedule 1 medicines and related substances
- Assisting with the preparation and compounding of non-sterile medicines
- Managing dispensary stock and merchandising
- Maintaining clean and organised dispensary and OTC shelves
- Supporting script interpretation and medication dispensing
- Ensuring medication is picked, packed, labelled, and checked correctly
- Monitoring stock levels and medication expiry dates
- Assisting with patient follow-ups and prescription tracking
- Supporting authorisations for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications
- Providing basic health information to patients
- Assisting with call centre and patient service calls
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Must have Pure Mathematics
- Must have Physical Science or Life Science
- Must have achieved at least a 50% average
- Must be willing to work in a pharmacy retail environment
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following skills:
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English and another language
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Good time management and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
- Professional conduct and accountability
- Basic computer and numerical skills
Why Apply for the Dis-Chem Learnership?
This programme provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in the healthcare and pharmacy industry.
Benefits include:
- Hands-on pharmacy workplace experience
- Training towards becoming a Basic Pharmacist Assistant
- Experience working in a professional healthcare environment
- Potential permanent employment after qualification
This learnership can serve as a strong foundation for a career in pharmacy, healthcare services, or pharmaceutical retail.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the official application portal.
Apply Here:
https://pharmacy.simplify.hr/Vacancy/Apply/e4hvh3
Applicants should ensure their applications are submitted before the closing date of 02 April 2026.
