About the Role

Important Professional Requirements: Candidates must possess a Grade 12 / Matric Certificate and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent degree, actively registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Applicants must have 2 to 3 years of retail pharmacy experience, clear credit and criminal records (MIE verified), a valid driver’s license with reliable transport, and be willing to work retail trading hours. Registered Tutor status and experience with Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting are highly advantageous.

Clinical Evaluation & Prescription Dispensing

• Evaluate and interpret prescription scripts accurately, maintaining full compliance with the Pharmacy Act, Medicines Act, and SAPC regulations.
• Capture script details on Unisolv/SAP systems, verifying correct drug selection, dosage calculations, patient allergy records, and adverse drug interaction risks.
• Supervise and check the picking, packing, compounding, and labeling of prescription stock performed by dispensary assistants prior to patient dispatch.
• Counsel patients at the dispensary and over-the-counter (OTC) section regarding correct drug usage, side effects, storage requirements, and treatment outcomes.

Medical Aid Claims & Administrative Governance

• Submit electronic claims to medical schemes timeously, correcting rejected scripts and following up on claims errors.
• Secure prior authorizations for chronic conditions, HIV/AIDS regimens, and oncology therapies from scheme administrators.
• Maintain complete patient profiles on dispensary systems, performing local profile merges and coordinating with Vexall for centralized profile updates.
• Monitor script tracking reports and maintain complete document control across all pharmaceutical records.

Dispensary Stock & Operational Management

• Manage stock control across Schedule 1 through Schedule 5 medications, monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to the Dispensary Manager.
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes, manage cold-chain fridge temperature monitoring, and enforce asset protection protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant dispensary workstations in accordance with Dis-Chem housekeeping SOPs and health and safety rules.
• Serve as an operational role model and mentor to junior dispensary staff, pharmacist assistants, and interns.

Educational Qualifications & Registration

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent degree.
• Active Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist.

Work Experience & Technical Competencies

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of retail pharmacy experience.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, clinical dosing regimens, drug interactions, and medical scheme rules.
• Practical experience using pharmacy software systems: Unisolv, SAP, and E-Scripting.
• Advantageous: SAPC Registered Tutor status, FMCG retail knowledge, and fluency in a third official language.

General & Physical Requirements

• South African Citizen with clear credit and criminal checks (MIE verified).
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Physically fit to stand for extended periods within the dispensary workspace.
• Willingness and availability to work standard retail trading hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Core Competencies

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under stressful, high-volume retail conditions.
• Superior written and oral communication skills in English and a second language to guide diverse patient groups.
• Exceptional time management, emotional intelligence, patience, and commitment to uncompromised quality standards.

Employment Equity Commitment: Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will align with Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy. Qualified candidates with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply.

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

SAPC Regulatory Excellence

Efficient Claims & Profile Control

Empathetic Patient Counseling

• Pharmacist
• Senior Pharmacist / Dispensary Supervisor
• Dispensary Manager / Pharmacy Store Manager
• Regional Operations Manager / Healthcare Category Specialist

Important Application Notice: Submit your application prior to 29 August 2026. Ensure your SAPC Pharmacist registration number, Unisolv/SAP experience, and clear MIE background status are highlighted on your CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date.