About
About
Dis-Chem is SA’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer (dispensaries, clinics, Baby City, health shops). Founded 1978 in Johannesburg; head office Midrand. Sector: Healthcare & Medical/Retail. Size: see Dis-Chem annual report. Note: careers URL could not be auto-verified (site blocks bots) – please confirm before publishing.
Entry routes
- Stores (cashiers, shop assistants, cosmetics, managers): matric + service aptitude. Ongoing.
- Dispensary (pharmacists, assistants, nurses): pharmacy quals + SAPC registration. Ongoing.
- Clinics (nurses): nursing quals. Ongoing.
- Learnership (dispensary support): youth with matric; seasonal intakes.
Programmes
- Learnership (dispensary support): pharmacy career pathway; check portal.
- Graduate/internship: pharmacist internships.
- Bursary: pharmacy bursaries; check portal.
- Corporate: buying, finance, IT, HR.
What to expect
Locations: stores nationwide plus Midrand HQ. Common roles: cashiers, beauty consultants, pharmacist assistants, nurses. Progression: assistant to supervisor to store manager; learner to pharmacist assistant.
How to apply
Start at Dis-Chem careers (confirm URL before publishing – site blocks automated checks). Never pay to apply.
FAQs
How do I apply for Dis-Chem store jobs?
Via the careers portal per store and province.
What is the dispensary support learnership?
A flagship youth pathway into pharmacy careers – check the portal for intakes.
Does Dis-Chem hire pharmacists?
Yes – pharmacists, assistants and interns are hired year-round.
Last verified: 19 September 2026 (careers URL unverified – confirm manually). Sources: dischem.co.za.
