Pharmacist –Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited x1
Job details
- Position: Pharmacist – Northridge, Bloemfontein
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Industry: Pharmaceuticals
- Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Job Purpose:
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing full pharmaceutical care to patients by taking accountability for their medicine-related needs. This includes dispensing, counselling, supervising assistants, compounding medicines, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and promoting public health.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs for indication, safety, and effectiveness.
- Dispense medicines and scheduled substances according to prescriptions.
- Sign off and check all prescriptions prepared by assistants or interns.
- Advise patients on correct medicine usage and monitor compliance.
- Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy.
- Supervise compounding, preparation, packaging, and manufacturing of medicines.
- Manage medicine registration processes per Medicines Act & Pharmacy Act.
- Conduct pharmaceutical research and development where required.
- Maintain accurate patient profiles, medication records, and process medical aid claims.
- Authorize chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medication.
- Maintain stock, facilitate bi-annual stocktakes, and ensure asset control.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem SOPs, Health & Safety rules, and personal appearance standards.
- Train and supervise staff, lead by example, and manage conflict effectively.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- BPharm or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- 2–3 years pharmaceutical experience
- 2–3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern acceptable)
- Computer literate – MS Office
Advantageous Skills & Experience
- Retail/FMCG pharmacy experience
- Third additional language
- SAP and E-scripting experience
- Registered tutor
- Unisolv system experience
Competencies
- Strong command of English and a second language (read, write, speak)
- Customer service and patient care focus
- Supervisory skills and ability to train staff
- Attention to detail, numerical skills, problem-solving
- Conflict management and leadership by example
- Teamwork, honesty, integrity, time management, able to work under pressure
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
Special Conditions of Employment
- Registered with SAPC
- Willing to work retail hours
- Must be physically fit (standing for long periods)
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
- South African citizen
- Clear criminal and credit records (MIE)
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market-related salary