Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnerships: Six Stores, Four Closing Dates

Who can apply

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Pure Mathematics
• Physical Science or Life Science
• Minimum 50% overall average
• You will complete the Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification, registered with the SAPC.

Documents you will need

• Updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copy of South African ID.
• Certified copy of Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Proof of Pure Mathematics results.
• Proof of Physical Science or Life Science results.
• Any additional documents required during the online application process.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Dis-Chem Dispensary Support - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Choose your Dis-Chem store before working towards a deadline: Linden Lanes closes on 22 October 2026, while Optenhorst closes on 4 November. Comparing the six listings also shows Pure Mathematics at 50% is a specific entry requirement - check your results before preparing your CV.

These Dis-Chem dispensary support learnerships cover stores in Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State and Western Cape. Match your school results and travel plans to a specific store, because each listing has its own closing date.

What should you check before choosing your store?

Which deadline belongs to the store you can reach?

There are four closing dates across the six stores. Use the relevant store link below to check its current details and begin the online submission process.

Put your chosen store’s date in your calendar and prepare your documents ahead of it. Consider the daily journey to that branch alongside your interest in pharmacy work.

Do your school subjects and marks meet the entry rules?

Pure Mathematics at 50% is explicitly named. Compare the following requirements with your results before spending time completing the portal fields:

• Grade 12, Matric or a Senior Certificate
• Pure Mathematics: 50%
• Life Science and/or Physical Science
• At least a 50% average

Keep a clear copy of your results ready so the subject names and marks can be checked. If the stated average requirement is unclear for your results, seek clarification from the recruitment team.

What else would Dis-Chem check before you join?

The store descriptions include working skills and employment conditions beyond school marks. Check your readiness for these requirements as well:

• South African citizenship
• A proficiency test for the learner-registration pathway
• Listed MIE screening and clear criminal and credit records
• Reading, writing and speaking English and a second language
• Computer skills and numerical accuracy
• Attention to detail and reliable time management
• Customer service, teamwork and professional conduct

Dis-Chem also supports the recruitment of people with disabilities. Retail or front-shop experience and familiarity with relevant pharmacy systems are listed as advantages.

How would you move from support work into learner training?

The descriptions start with a fixed-term Dispensary Support role. A proficiency assessment forms part of the route towards registration with the South African Pharmacy Council, or SAPC, as a learner basic pharmacist assistant.

Once registered in the learner category, the described pharmacy tasks take place under a pharmacist’s direct personal supervision. Medication accuracy checks and pharmacist sign-off remain part of the process.

Permanent employment is linked to qualifying as a basic pharmacist assistant. Confirm the progression and offer terms with your chosen store rather than assuming the initial support role is already a qualified position.

Portal labels also differ: Linden Lanes is marked permanent and Northridge Mall part-time. Read these alongside the fixed-term support-stage descriptions and confirm the contract type and working hours.

What work would you practise in the dispensary?

Training-related work includes stock receiving, shelf organisation, expiry checks, prescription tracking and patient-service calls. The descriptions also cover accurate picking, packing and labelling within the supervised learner role.

Accuracy is a practical CV theme here. Use a truthful example of checking items carefully, following a procedure or spotting an error, drawn from school, study or previous work.

How do you complete the online submission for your store?

1. Choose a store in the deadline table and open its official listing.
2. Recheck the location, closing date and entry criteria. Have your CV and school results ready.
3. Use the submission control on that store’s page and follow the portal’s prompts. Provide identification and other documents where requested.
4. Check your contact details, subject marks and selected store before completing all required fields.
5. Keep any confirmation provided and record the closing date for that specific store.

Make your subject results easy to find in the documents you provide. Retail experience can support your CV, while the stated academic criteria remain an essential first check.

What else might you want to know about these learnerships?

Is Mathematical Literacy accepted for Dis-Chem dispensary support?

The listings specify Pure Mathematics at 50%. They do not list Mathematical Literacy as an alternative, so do not treat the subjects as interchangeable when checking your results.

Do you need previous Dis-Chem front-shop experience?

Front-shop or retail experience is listed as advantageous. The roles are marked entry level, with the academic requirements and other stated conditions forming the core eligibility checks.

How much is the Dis-Chem dispensary support salary?

The descriptions state a market-related salary without giving a figure. Confirm the amount and payment terms during recruitment before setting a transport or household budget.

Does the 2026/2027 label mean a 12-month course?

These descriptions do not specify a fixed course duration or start date. Confirm both with the store; the year label alone does not establish the training timetable.

When should you expect feedback after your store closes?

Dis-Chem says only successful candidates will be contacted. If you receive no contact within two weeks after the relevant closing date, it says to treat the submission as unsuccessful.

Actionable Next Steps

Check your Mathematics and Science results, select a reachable store and prepare your documents for its own deadline. Clarify the training timetable, contract and salary as the recruitment process progresses.

You can also browse more learnership opportunities on SETA Careers while comparing your next career step.

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