Deputy Pharmacist
Job in
Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for:
Afrizan Personnel
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Deputy Responsible Pharmacist
Job Description
Are you a registered Pharmacist ready to step into a senior leadership role within a regulated pharmaceutical distribution environment?
Our client is seeking a Deputy Responsible Pharmacists to support and deputise the Responsible Pharmacist within a wholesale and distribution setting. This senior role is critical in ensuring full regulatory compliance, quality assurance oversight and operational excellence across the warehouse distribution function.
Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including SAHPRA, Pharmacy Act, GDP/GWP and OHS legislationSupport and deputise the Responsible Pharmacist, assuming full responsibility in their absenceOversee Quality Management Systems and ensure SOPs are developed, reviewed and implementedManage audits, CAPAs, deviations, and non-conformances, ensuring timely close-outApprove validation protocols, technical records and product release documentationSupervise storage, distribution, quarantine, recalls, reverse logistics, and schedule stock managementMaintain S5 and S6 registers and Section 21 items in accordance with legislationLead risk assessments and quality review meetings with senior stakeholdersEnsure effective handling of complaints, pharmacovigilance reporting and regulatory interactionsSafeguard premises security and ensure correct record-keeping of pharmaceutical transactionsOversee temperature control, pest control, destruction of medicines and warehouse compliance logsDrive ongoing GDP/GWP training and ensure staff adherence to standard operating proceduresRequirements:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) QualificationActive registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)2-3 Years' experience as a Pharmacist or Deputy Responsible PharmacistExperience with in pharmaceutical wholesale or distribution environmentEE Disclaimer:
All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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