Looking for a real‑world pharmacy job right after finishing your BPharm degree? Dis‑Chem Pharmacies is offering a Pharmacist Intern Programme 2025/2026 in several stores across Gauteng and the Western Cape. This internship gives you a chance to work side by side with experienced pharmacists, learn the day‑to‑day running of a busy pharmacy, and start building a career that will help people every day.
When can you apply?
- Eikestad (Stellenbosch): 25 December 2025
- Athol Oaklands (Johannesburg): 27 December 2025
- Strubensvalley (Johannesburg): 27 December 2025
Where will you work?
- Athol Oaklands, Gauteng
- Strubensvalley, Gauteng
- Eikestad, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
This program is designed to give you hands‑on practice, real patient care responsibilities, and ongoing learning in one of South Africa’s biggest pharmacy chains.
What you need
Must have
- Completed Grade 12 or equivalent
- BPharm degree (four years)
- Basic computer skills – know how to use MS Office
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) or able to register soon
Nice to have
- Some work experience during your studies – e.g., part‑time jobs in a pharmacy
- Familiarity with Unisolve and E‑Scripting systems
What you will do
As an intern, you will do most of the tasks that a regular pharmacist does, but under close supervision. Your day could look like this:
Dispensary & patient care
- Read and understand prescriptions accurately
- Enter patient details into the pharmacy system
- Pick, pack, label, and give out medications
- Explain how to use the medicine and answer patient questions
- Sell Schedule 1 and 2 medicines – medicines you can buy over the counter
- Mix or prepare simple medicines when needed
- Make sure every prescription is signed off by a pharmacist
Operations
- Help manage and keep track of all stock (from S1 to S6)
- Repack medicines following standard rules
- Assist in ordering medicines that need a prescription
- Keep a record of customer profiles and any special notes
- Track prescriptions and remind customers about follow‑up appointments
- Help out at the front counter and self‑medication desk
- Take part in stock checks and reporting tasks
Medical aid & paperwork
- Fill out and submit medical aid claims
- Fix any rejected claims quickly
- Check that chronic, HIV, AIDS and cancer medicines have proper authorisation
- Explain to customers the difference between medical aid and cash prices
- Process all necessary paperwork accurately
Safety and clean workspace
- Follow Dis‑Chem’s standard operating procedures and dress code
- Make sure the pharmacy stays safe and tidy
- Use the occupational health and safety rules and report any hazards
- Keep your area clean and organised at all times
Key skills you’ll need
Must‑have
- Good communication – speak English and, if you can, a second language
- Friendly and helpful attitude toward customers
- Strong maths and problem‑solving abilities
- Careful attention to detail
- Good time management and the ability to work in a busy environment
- Honesty and professional behaviour
- Comfort with MS Office
Nice to have
- Experience or knowledge of fast‑moving consumer goods and retail
- Another language beyond your first two
- Basic knowledge of family planning or complementary medicine
What you need to be ready for
- Work retail hours – weekends and public holidays are included
- Stand for long periods during the day
- Hold a valid driver’s licence and have reliable transport
- Have a clean credit and criminal background check
- Be in good physical shape for the job
Pay and benefits
- Salary that matches the market for interns
- Monthly and yearly performance bonuses
- Access to a medical aid scheme
- Provident fund for retirement savings
- Discounted staff account with the bank
Apply now
1️⃣ Pharmacist Intern – Athol Oaklands (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
Closing date: 27 December 2025
Apply for this internship here
2️⃣ Pharmacist Intern – Strubensvalley (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
Closing date: 27 December 2025
Apply for this internship here
3️⃣ Pharmacist Intern – Eikestad (Stellenbosch, Western Cape)
Closing date: 25 December 2025
Apply for this internship here
Dis‑Chem values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. If you are ready to start your career in pharmacy, this is a great chance to get real experience and earn a good salary while you learn more on the job.