We need a Pharmacist

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Pharmacist – Maponya Mall (Soweto)

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Soweto, Gauteng (Maponya Mall)
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 28 August 2025
Closing Date: 27 September 2025

About Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is one of South Africa’s most trusted and established pharmacy retailers, known for delivering quality healthcare, wellness solutions, and pharmaceutical services across the country. As part of its mission to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, the company continues to expand its footprint in local communities, ensuring that all patients have access to professional healthcare support.

The Maponya Mall branch in Soweto is currently seeking the services of a qualified and reputable Pharmacist. This role is an opportunity for an enthusiastic healthcare professional to make a direct impact by supporting patients with their medicine-related needs while working within a highly professional, ethical, and customer-focused retail environment.

Purpose of the Role

The Pharmacist will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care, ensuring that patients’ medicine-related needs are properly met in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical standards. The successful candidate will be expected to dispense prescribed medication, provide expert advice on medicine usage, oversee pharmacy operations, and maintain accurate patient records.

In addition, the Pharmacist will work closely with the Dispensary Manager and support staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the dispensary, while also playing a key role in maintaining compliance with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

  • Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
  • BPharm or an equivalent pharmacy qualification.
  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
  • Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • At least 2–3 years of retail pharmacy experience (internship or student training included).
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office.

Advantageous:

  • Previous experience in a retail or FMCG environment.
  • Knowledge of SAP or similar systems.
  • E-scripting experience.
  • Registered tutor with SAPC.
  • Proficiency in Unisolv.
  • Ability to communicate in a third South African language.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The role of the Pharmacist at Dis-Chem Maponya Mall includes, but is not limited to:

Pharmaceutical Care & Dispensing

  • Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs to determine the safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness of prescribed therapy.
  • Dispense medication and scheduled substances as per authorised prescriptions.
  • Check and sign off all prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns, ensuring compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
  • Provide professional advice to patients on the correct use of medicines.
  • Monitor patient compliance and follow up to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
  • Offer pharmacist-initiated therapy where appropriate.

Operational & Regulatory Duties

  • Supervise the compounding, manipulation, packaging, or preparation of medicines.
  • Manage the acquisition, storage, and supply of scheduled substances in compliance with legislation.
  • Assist in applications for medicine registrations as required by the Medicines and Pharmacy Acts.
  • Maintain proper registers and ensure accurate documentation for audits.

Customer Service & Patient Support

  • Provide exceptional service to patients at the dispensary, self-medication counter, and front shop.
  • Clearly explain medical aid costs, claims processes, and prescription details to customers.
  • Support patients with chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medicine authorisations.
  • Ensure scripts are accurately captured, labelled, and cross-checked for errors or interactions.
  • Follow up with patients on script tracking and future appointments.

Stock & Cash Control

  • Report on low-stock or out-of-stock medicines.
  • Assist in managing bi-annual stock takes.
  • Exercise strict cash and stock control measures.
  • Support the Dispensary Manager in monitoring and correcting stock variances.

Training & Leadership

  • Lead by example in professional conduct and service delivery.
  • Mentor and train pharmacy support staff and interns.
  • Handle conflict management within the team when necessary.

Compliance & Housekeeping

  • Follow all Dis-Chem policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and health and safety rules.
  • Maintain a clean, well-organised, and compliant dispensary environment.
  • Ensure adherence to Dis-Chem’s uniform and appearance policies.

Competencies & Skills

Essential Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Knowledge of dosing, drug interactions, and common treatments.
  • Strong customer focus with a professional bedside manner.
  • Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively.
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Trustworthiness, honesty, and ethical professionalism.
  • Good numerical skills and administrative ability.
  • Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Advantageous Skills:

  • Fluency in a third South African language.
  • In-depth understanding of retail pharmacy operations.

Special Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a registered member of SAPC in good standing.
  • Willing and able to work flexible retail hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Physically fit, able to stand for long periods.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
  • Must be a South African citizen.
  • Clear credit and criminal record.

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Market-related salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Monthly and annual performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive medical aid.
  • Provident fund contributions.
  • Staff discounts and account benefits.

Application Process

Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Equity

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. In line with its Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups. Dis-Chem also actively supports and encourages applications from People with Disabilities.

To apply for this job please visit dischem.simplify.hr.