Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic, Retail Pharmacy)

How2Apply Talent Network
Benoni, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Healthcare
R13 750 – R18 750/month
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Job Description

Patients at a private hospital dispensary in Benoni rely on you to get the right medicine into the right hands. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a private hospital dispensary in Benoni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

  • Help customers choose over-the-counter and front-shop products
  • Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
  • Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
  • Record cold-chain fridge temperatures twice a day
  • Process medical aid claims and fix rejections before the patient leaves

You'll need

  • Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
  • Understanding of medical aid claim codes and PMB chronic rules
  • Friendly and clear at a busy counter
  • Accurate with numbers and careful with labels

Nice if you have

  • Experience with stock ordering through a wholesaler portal
  • Wound care or family planning counselling short course
  • Experience in a courier or chronic medication pharmacy

What's in it for you

  • Paid SAPC registration fees at some groups
  • Sponsored Post-Basic studies for Basic assistants
  • Fixed rota published a month ahead
  • Staff discount on pharmacy and front-shop items

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Benoni really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): short list of dispensing systems you have used plus certified matric certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Benoni; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • If you're still a learner, give the name of your training pharmacy and your expected completion date.
  • Write "SAPC Post-Basic" or "SAPC Basic" right next to your name on the CV; this is the first filter.

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Job details
SalaryR13 750 – R18 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBenoni, Gauteng
CategoryHealthcare
Experience4+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
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