Pharmacist, Healthcare

Overview

Eligibility:
All qualified candidates

Closing date: 06.03.2026

Reference number: HS 10/26 Ext.

Salary:
Basic Salary: R 588 221 p.a

Department:
City Health

Directorate:
Community Services and Health

Position:
Pharmacist

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
• At least three years’ experience, preferably in the primary health care environment
• Sound knowledge of current medicines and the essential drug list
• Proven interpersonal and administrative skills
• An eye for detail
• Integrity
• A valid Code 8 driver’s licence.

• Ensure Legal Compliance by ensuring that the Pharmacy complies with the provisions of the Pharmacy Act.
• Manage the Pharmacy in a clinic or community health setting by:
  • Acquisition, ordering, storage, dispensing and supply of medication (acute and chronic) & related products;
  • Ensuring effective and efficient stock management and control to maintain the integrity and security of all products;
  • Ensuring the implementation of Drug Management Policies and Procedures;
  • Ensuring the general day to day management of the Pharmacist's Assistants
  • Monitoring of medicine usage, pharmaceutical expenditure and keeping the Clinic Manager informed of budget trends;
  • Informing the Clinic Manager of locum requirements
  • Support and advise other categories of medical and paramedical staff with regard to medicine use, provide information and guidance on rational prescribing, medicine use and budgetary management.
  • Development of the Pharmacist's assistants in order to provide adequately trained and legally compliant staff in the Pharmacy.
  • Performing administrative responsibilities in order to administer an efficient and effective Pharmacy.