Salary: Our client pays a decent salary according to experience.
Working hours: 08h00 – 17h00 Monday to Friday, no weekends, no holidays.
Desired experience and qualifications:
- BPharm or equivalent degree in Pharmacy
- Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience working as a pharmacist in a retail, hospital, or industrial pharmacy setting.
- Experience in a supervisory or management role is preferred.
- Legal & Regulatory Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of South African pharmacy laws and regulations, including:
- Medicines and Related Substances Act
- Pharmacy Act
- Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines
- Understanding of controlled medicines (Schedules 4–6) compliance requirements
Key Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Accept overall legal responsibility and accountability for the operation of the pharmacy
- Implement, maintain, and monitor Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards
- Supervise and manage pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, pharmacist assistants, and support staff
- Ensure the safe procurement, storage, handling, and distribution of medicines
- Maintain effective stock control systems, including monitoring expiry dates and preventing stock losses
- Ensure secure handling of scheduled medicines (e.g. Schedule 5 and 6) in accordance with legal requirements
- Maintain accurate and complete records and documentation as required by law
- Oversee the dispensing process to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance
- Ensure the pharmacy operates within its registered scope of practice
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure training and competency of all pharmacy personnel
- Be physically present at the pharmacy for the required minimum time as per regulations
