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Dewald De Swardt

Pharmacist Assistant
Port Elizabeth,EC

Summary

Reliable and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant with 2 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Proven ability to manage sensitive medication dispensing, maintain precise inventory control, and deliver exceptional customer service. Strong problem-solving skills—whether resolving billing issues, assisting patients, or troubleshooting pharmacy systems.

Now pivoting into network technology: currently studying for a Diploma in Network Systems and actively building Python programming skills to strengthen automation and scripting capabilities. I bring disciplined processes, regulatory adherence, and system-focused thinking from the pharmacy sphere into IT.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pharmacist Assistant - Learnership

Clicks
Port Elizabeth, EC
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with the sale and supply of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances, in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Participated in the compounding, manipulation, or preparation of non-sterile and sterile Schedule 1 to Schedule 4 medicines, following approved formulas and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Supported the manufacturing process of non-sterile and sterile medicines or scheduled substances according to authorised SOPs.
  • Processed and executed medicine and scheduled substance orders (up to Schedule 6) as directed by authorised healthcare professionals in accordance with the Medicines Act.
  • Interpreted and prepared prescriptions, selected and manipulated medication, and ensured proper labelling and containerisation, under the evaluation and supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Provided patients with clear instructions regarding correct medication usage, ensuring patient safety and adherence.
  • Delivered health-related information and basic counselling to individuals in support of public health promotion.
  • Registered with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Wellness Assistant

Clicks
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively engaging with customers, providing expert advice on healthcare, nutritional, and supplement products.
  • Drove healthcare product sales by cross-selling and upselling a wide range of brands, contributing to profitability and exceeding store targets.
  • Ensured consistent product availability by adhering to stock management principles, including rotation and loss prevention procedures.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and merchandising to create an appealing and customer-friendly shopping environment.

Shop Assistant/cashier

Clicks
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Accurately processed transactions and handled payments at point of sale, ensuring efficiency and adherence to cash-handling procedures.
  • Promoted and enrolled customers into the Clicks Clubcard loyalty programme, contributing to customer retention and participation targets.
  • Delivered outstanding customer service as a brand ambassador by engaging professionally with customers and promoting ongoing in-store promotions.

Education

Diploma - Network Systems - Current

Boston City Campus, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
02.2024 - Current
  • Cumulative average: 82.3% across 11 modules
  • Key modules:
    – Systems Development (Java): 96%
    – Technical Systems & Support (Comptia A+): 90%
    – Business Ethics: 89%

Diploma - Pharmacist Technician - Current

Pharmacy Health Academy, Port Elizabeth
03.2023 - Current
  • Pharmacist Assistant - Post Basic Leanership at Clicks
  • Overall pass percentage of 86% for EISA exam as Pharmacist Assistant - Basic

High School Diploma -

Bet-El Christelike Akademie Hoer School, Gqberha
01.2014 - 12.2019

National Senior Certificate (NSC) awarded through SACAI (Umalusi-accredited), recognised for entry into South African and international tertiary institutions.

Skills

Python (Beginner)

Software

Microsoft 365

Leap

Unisolv

Certification

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Basic

Timeline

Qualified Pharmacist Assistant - Basic

10-2024
Boston City Campus - Diploma , Network Systems - Current
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Health Academy - Diploma, Pharmacist Technician - Current
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacist Assistant - Learnership - Clicks
03.2023 - Current
Wellness Assistant - Clicks
09.2022 - 02.2023
Shop Assistant/cashier - Clicks
02.2021 - 08.2022
Bet-El Christelike Akademie Hoer School - High School Diploma,
01.2014 - 12.2019

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