Dis-Chem Pharmacies offers a great chance for South African youth to start a career in pharmacy. The Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships 2026 program helps unemployed people gain skills and work experience. It mixes classroom learning with hands-on work in stores across the country.
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem started in 1978 and has become one of South Africa’s top pharmacy chains. The company sells medicines, health products, beauty items, and daily needs. With stores everywhere, it provides jobs and services to many communities.
Details of the Learnership Program
This program trains people to become Basic Pharmacist Assistants. Learners get paid during a fixed-term contract while studying. After finishing and registering with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), they may get full-time jobs. The training covers dispensing medicines, stock handling, and customer help in a real pharmacy setting.
Key Responsibilities
Learners handle daily tasks in the dispensary. They sell basic medicines, unpack stock, and keep shelves clean. They also read prescriptions, pack medications, check expiry dates, and assist customers with health questions. Other duties include managing stock shortages and helping with patient calls.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you need a Grade 12 certificate with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science or Life Science. Your average mark must be at least 50%. These subjects prepare you for pharmacy work.
Needed Skills and Qualities
Good communication helps when talking to customers. You should manage time well and pay attention to details, especially with medicines. Basic computer skills, math ability, and teamwork matter too. Staying calm under pressure and solving problems quickly are key in a busy store.
Benefits of Applying
The program gives real work experience in pharmacies. You learn retail skills and earn a SAPC qualification. It opens doors to steady jobs and builds knowledge in health care. Many past learners have moved into permanent roles.
How to Apply
Check the open positions and apply online before the deadlines. Each link leads to a specific store.
- Dispensary Support – Thatchfield – Centurion in Centurion, Gauteng. Closes 13 May 2026.
- Dispensary Support – Raslouw – Centurion in Centurion, Gauteng. Closes 13 May 2026.
- Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) – Berea – East London in East London, Eastern Cape. Closes 15 May 2026.
- Dispensary Support (Fixed Term) – Gateway in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. Closes 20 May 2026.
- Dispensary Support – Boskruin – Randburg in Randburg, Gauteng. Closes 04 June 2026.
- Dispensary Support – Ferndale – Randburg in Randburg, Gauteng. Closes 16 May 2026.
- Dispensary Support Learnership – Menlyn Mall – Pretoria in Pretoria, Gauteng. Closes 18 April 2026.
- Dispensary Support – Raslouw – Centurion in Centurion, Gauteng. Closes 13 May 2026.
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