Operational Support Intern - Midrand
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Midrand, Gauteng
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Posted 03 June 2025 - Closing Date 30 June 2025

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for an Operational Support Intern to join the DC team. The role will assist the Supply Chain team with day-to-day operational support, system administration, and stakeholder coordination. The role provides hands-on experience in supply chain operations, logistics processes, and system monitoring while ensuring efficiency in workflow and data management.

Experience & Qualification:

Essential:

  • Grade 12 – Matric
  • Degree or Diploma in Transport Management or Supply-Chain/ Logistics


Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Support:
  • Assist in monitoring supply chain system performance and identifying issues.
  • Support testing and implementation of system improvements and enhancements.
  • Maintain and update relevant master data in supply chain systems.
  • Provide regular feedback to the Junior Operation Support team.

Stakeholder Liaison:
  • Establish and maintain a strong relationship with operational teams and stakeholders.
  • Act as the first point of contact for operational queries and escalate unresolved matters.
  • Deliver approachable and efficient knowledge services to all operations resources and stakeholders.
General Systems Administration:
  • Support daily system health checks and ensure smooth integration of supply chain systems.
  • Log and manage HEAT calls according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Assist in compiling reports and analyzing data for operational improvements.

General:
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies/skills required:

  • Basic knowledge of supply chain principles be able to work in a pharmaceutical environment (site applicable)
  • Approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner
  • Ability to understand the pharmaceutical operations
  • English – Read, write and speak. Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand
  • Helps clients navigate complex or sensitive issues, keeping the client’s best interests in mind and advising on best practices. Maintains an open, approachable manner, and treats others fairly and respectfully.
  • Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results
  • Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Advantage: SAP experience.

Special conditions of employment:

  • South African
  • MIE, clear criminal and credit
 

Remuneration and benefits:

  • Market related salary

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.


Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.