Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Midrand (Mall of Africa Store)
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Division: Dispensary Category
Business Unit: Pharmacy
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Retail Healthcare
Experience Level: Entry Level
About the Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is one of South Africa’s leading retail pharmacy groups, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care, chronic medication management, and wellness solutions nationwide. The company is committed to regulatory compliance, patient safety, and service excellence.
The Mall of Africa store in Midrand is seeking a qualified and reputable Pharmacist to join its professional dispensary team.
Position Overview
The Pharmacist will be responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care by identifying, evaluating, and managing patients’ medicine-related needs. The role requires accountability for ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes while complying with legal and ethical standards set by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
This role combines clinical expertise, retail pharmacy operations, and leadership within a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.
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 system experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered Tutor
- Unisolv experience
Key Responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Care
- Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs (indication, safety, effectiveness)
- Dispense scheduled medicines as prescribed by authorised practitioners
- Check and sign off prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns in line with GPP requirements
- Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy where appropriate
- Offer professional advice and counselling regarding medication use
- Monitor patient compliance and follow up where necessary
- Promote public health initiatives
Dispensing & Clinical Oversight
- Interpret prescriptions accurately and within legal requirements
- Capture and verify patient information on the system
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, labelling, and checking of medication
- Monitor correct dosages and important drug interactions
- Provide clear instructions regarding medicine usage
- Stay updated on medical aid procedures and dispensing requirements
Medical Aid & Administrative Duties
- Process claims accurately for submission to medical aids
- Correct rejected scripts and secure necessary authorisations
- Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV, AIDS, and oncology medication
- Maintain and update customer profiles
- Merge profiles locally and notify central systems when required
- Assist the Dispensary Manager with administrative compliance
Stock & Operational Management
- Report low or out-of-stock items and stock discrepancies
- Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
- Exercise stock, cash, and asset control
- Ensure all registers are maintained according to legislation
- Maintain housekeeping standards in line with company policies
- 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 ability
- Ability to train and mentor staff
- Conflict management skills
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Problem-solving capability
- Team-oriented and customer-focused
- Trustworthy and accountable
- Effective time management
- Ability to work 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 through the official Dis-Chem careers platform before 03 April 2026.
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