Pharmacist – Dis-Chem Pharmacies – Groblersdal, Limpopo
📍 Location: Groblersdal, Limpopo, South Africa
🏢 Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
📅 Date Posted: 01 May 2025
🆔 Requisition ID: Not specified
📄 Contract Type: Permanent
📌 Application Closing Date: 31 May 2025
About the Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is a leading South African pharmaceutical and wellness retailer, known for its comprehensive product offering and superior customer care. With a strong national footprint and a reputation for quality service and innovation, Dis-Chem continues to lead the way in the retail pharmacy sector. The company is committed to health, wellness, and empowerment, providing customers with reliable healthcare solutions and career seekers with exciting growth opportunities.
Role Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a qualified Pharmacist for its Groblersdal branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering pharmaceutical care, dispensing medication, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the health and well-being of patients. This role also requires oversight of assistants and interns, ensuring service excellence and safety in line with GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice) and SAPC regulations.
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate patients’ medicine-related needs, ensuring indication, safety, and effectiveness.
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Dispense medication as per prescriptions and take accountability for assistant/intern-prepared prescriptions.
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Provide expert advice and guidance on medication usage and therapy compliance.
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Monitor and ensure patient adherence to treatments and perform follow-ups.
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Manage compounding, manipulation, or packaging of medications.
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Oversee the acquisition, storage, supply, and record-keeping of scheduled substances.
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Accurately capture and verify prescription and patient data using in-house systems.
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Check for drug interactions and common dosages, ensuring safe dispensation.
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Offer guidance at the dispensary and self-medication counters.
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Stay updated with medical aid protocols, assist with claims and error corrections.
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Ensure legal and professional compliance in all pharmaceutical practices.
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Support the Dispensary Manager with stock control, low-stock reporting, and audits.
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Participate in stock counts, uphold store hygiene standards, and adhere to Dis-Chem’s policies.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
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Matric / Grade 12
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent qualification
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Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
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2–3 years pharmaceutical and retail pharmacy experience (student/internship experience included)
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Proficiency in MS Office
Advantageous:
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SAP, Unisolv, and E-scripting experience
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Registered tutor status
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Additional language proficiency
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Relevant retail/FMCG exposure
What the Company Offers
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Competitive, market-related salary
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Monthly and annual performance-based incentives
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Medical aid and provident fund contributions
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Access to a staff account for in-store purchases
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A dynamic work environment that fosters growth, learning, and leadership
Equal Opportunity Statement
Dis-Chem is an equal opportunity employer. As part of its transformation strategy, Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities and considers its Employment Equity Plan and Targets in all recruitment decisions.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official Dis-Chem Careers Portal. Ensure your CV is current and formatted in Word or PDF without handwriting. Include supporting documentation where prompted in the application form.
📅 Closing Date: 31 May 2025
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