Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Johannesburg (Melville Store)
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 02 April 2026
Division: Dispensary Category
Business Unit: Pharmacy
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Retail Healthcare
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy groups, delivering accessible healthcare solutions, chronic medication management, and professional pharmaceutical services nationwide. The company is committed to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and service excellence.
The Melville store in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified and dedicated Pharmacist to join its professional dispensary team.
Position Overview
The Pharmacist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes. The role requires compliance with legal and ethical standards set by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), as well as adherence to Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines.
This position demands strong clinical knowledge, retail pharmacy experience, leadership skills, and a patient-focused approach.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric
- BPharm or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Minimum 2–3 years pharmaceutical experience
- 2–3 years retail pharmacy experience (including Student/Intern experience)
- Computer literate (MS Office)
Advantageous
- Retail / FMCG experience
- Third additional language
- SAP experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered Tutor
- Unisolv experience
Key Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Care
- Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs (indication, safety, and effectiveness)
- Dispense scheduled medicines as prescribed by authorised healthcare professionals
- Check and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns, accepting accountability in line with GPP requirements
- Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy when appropriate
- Offer counselling and professional advice regarding medication usage
- Monitor therapy compliance and conduct follow-ups
- Promote public health initiatives and responsible self-medication
Dispensing & Clinical Oversight
- Interpret prescriptions accurately and within legal parameters
- Capture and verify patient details on the system
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication
- Monitor dosages and potential drug interactions
- Provide clear instructions to patients regarding medicine usage
- Keep updated with medical aid procedures and requirements
Medical Aid & Administration
- Process claims accurately for submission to medical aids
- Correct rejected scripts and manage necessary authorisations
- Secure authorisations for chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medication
- Maintain and update customer profiles
- Merge profiles locally and notify relevant departments for central merging
- Assist the Dispensary Manager with administrative compliance
Stock & Operational Control
- Report low or out-of-stock levels and stock discrepancies
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash, and asset control
- Ensure all registers are maintained according to legislation
- Maintain dispensary housekeeping in line with company standards
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety regulations
Core Competencies
- Strong command of English and a second language
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Knowledge of dosing and drug interactions
- Leadership and supervisory capability
- Ability to train and mentor staff
- Conflict management skills
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Problem-solving ability
- Team-oriented and customer-focused
- Trustworthy and professional
- Time management skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
Special Conditions of Employment
- Must maintain registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Willing and able to work retail hours
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit record (MIE verification)
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Monthly and annual performance incentives
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account benefits
Employment Equity
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment aligns with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy. Applications from People with Disabilities are encouraged.
Important Notice
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the official Dis-Chem careers portal before 02 April 2026
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