Pharmacist

 

Job Summary

The pharmacist will:

• Dispense prescription medicines accurately and safely.
• Counsel patients on the correct use of medication.
• Check prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns.
• Monitor patients’ medicine therapy and ensure effectiveness.
• Process medical aid claims and authorizations.
• Maintain medicine stock and ensure legal compliance.
• Promote public health and provide pharmacist-initiated care.
• Assist with dispensary administration and staff supervision.

Minimum Requirements

You must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• 2–3 years’ pharmaceutical experience
• 2–3 years’ retail pharmacy experience (including student/intern experience)
• Computer literacy (MS Office)

Advantages

The following will strengthen your application:

• Retail or FMCG experience
• Ability to speak a third language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor status
• Unisolv experience

Skills Needed

• Excellent communication
• Customer service
• Knowledge of medicine dosages and drug interactions
• Leadership and staff training
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty and professionalism

Working Conditions

Applicants must:

• Be registered with SAPC.
• Be willing to work retail hours.
• Be physically fit to stand for long periods.
• Have a valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Be a South African citizen.
• Have clear criminal and credit records.

Benefits

• Market-related salary
• Monthly and annual performance bonuses
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Closing Date

20 July 2026

This role is best suited to a qualified pharmacist who enjoys working directly with patients, providing medication advice, ensuring legal compliance, and delivering excellent customer service in a retail pharmacy environment.