Pharmacy Learnerships 2023 – 2024

Pharmacy Learnerships | Pharmacy Learnerships work requires dedication as it is the part of science that deals with the collection, preparation, as well as regulation of drugs. Pharmacists are in control of storing and providing the right dose of medicine to patients as prescribed by a doctor. They also give patients dosage instructions for both over-the-counter and prescribed medicine.

Pharmacists are not only able to work in traditional pharmacies but are also found working in retail and hospital pharmacies. Some pharmacists prefer to do consultancy work, drug research, and development or work at a university, frail care and managed care or in the Armed services. With today’s technological advancements we also see more internet companies, clinics, and public health services employ pharmacists.

A pharmacist is known to be one of the easiest available occupations in the health care industry to those with the right degrees. A pharmacist is not only there to provide medication but also gives guidance and support to those who need it. It is a rewarding profession and seen as the utmost confidential profession throughout the world.

Pharmacy Learnerships Available

All learnerships in this field are within the medical field, in a pharmacy. These pharmacies are located as stand-alone businesses, part of a shop, hospital, clinic or community centre.

Career fields:

• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacist Assistant
• Pharmacist

Most learnerships offered by companies in this field are for a one-year duration. The successful candidate will receive a monthly stipend, however, transport, accommodation, and meals will be their own responsibility.

Companies offering Pharmacy Learnerships

• Netcare
• Clicks
• Dis-Chem
• Shoprite Group
• Medipost Pharmacy
• FPD Ships
• MediRite
• Department of Health North West
• Department of Health Polokwane
• Department of Health Kwa Zulu Natal

Pharmacy Learnerships Requirements

Most companies will have the basic regulations as listed here below. Nonetheless, candidates must ensure that they meet all and any requirements as stipulated by the company they are applying to.

Basic requirements are:

• Candidates must be a citizen of South Africa with a valid ID book or card
• Applicants must hold a Grade 12 certificate
• All applicants must be skilled in the English language
• Applicants must be computer knowledgeable
• All applicants must be willing to do a psychometric test and health assessment
• Candidates must be presentable and detail orientated
• Applicants must have a diploma or degree in the field applying to

An interview will be set up with the selected applicants. Applicants must also include a CV, all academic results, recommendation letters and reference letters if they have any. If your application is selected, the company will contact you for further tests and an interview.