Pharmacist:Dis -Chem Pharmacies x1
Position: Pharmacist
- Location: Northridge, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
- Job Type: Permanent
- Date Posted: 04 August 2025
- Closing Date: 03 September 2025
Minimum Requirements
Essential:
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Grade 12 / Matric
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BPharm or equivalent qualification
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Registered with SAPC (South African Pharmacy Council)
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2–3 years pharmaceutical experience (includes student/intern retail pharmacy experience)
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Computer literate (MS Office)
Advantageous:
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Retail/FMCG experience
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Third additional language
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Experience with: SAP, Unisolv, E-scripting
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Registered tutor status
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver pharmaceutical care: assess patients’ medicine-related needs
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Dispense medication according to legal and ethical standards
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Sign off/check prescriptions prepared by assistants/interns
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Provide medicine-related information and advice
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Monitor and promote patient compliance
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Provide pharmacist-initiated therapy
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Compound, manipulate, or supervise preparation of medicines
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Manage procurement, storage, and distribution of medicine
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Handle medical aid claims and related admin
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Assist Dispensary Manager with operational duties and stock control
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Maintain systems (e.g., script capturing, customer profiles)
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Ensure housekeeping, safety, and legal compliance
Skills and Competencies
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Fluent in English and a second language
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Strong communication and customer service
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Knowledge of drug interactions and basic dosing
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Attention to detail and accuracy
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Leadership and training abilities
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Problem-solving and time management
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Conflict resolution and teamwork
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Computer literacy (MS Office)
Special Conditions
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Must be SAPC-registered
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Willing to work retail hours
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Fit to work standing long hours
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Own reliable transport and valid driver’s license
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South African citizen
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Clear credit and criminal record
Remuneration & Benefits
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Market-related salary
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Monthly and annual performance bonuses
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Medical aid
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Provident fund
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Staff account
Notes
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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If you haven’t heard back within 2 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from People with Disabilities as part of its Employment Equity strategy.


