Senior Pharmacist - Amajuba District, KwaZulu-Natal
The Recruitment Guy · Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
An established community pharmacy in the Amajuba District of northern KwaZulu-Natal is looking for an experienced Senior Pharmacist to take charge of daily operations. You will manage dispensary work, stock control, compliance with SAPC and SAHPRA standards, and lead a small team. This permanent role suits a hands-on pharmacist with strong retail experience who enjoys patient care and community service.
About the role
This is a full responsibility role for a Senior Pharmacist within a community focused retail pharmacy in the Amajuba District. You will be the go to person for the day to day running of the pharmacy, making sure everything from prescriptions to stock control is handled accurately and ethically.
Your week will involve dispensing prescriptions, counselling patients, managing scheduled medicines and general stock, keeping QCPs and quality records up to date, and making sure the pharmacy meets all SAPC, SAHPRA and Department of Health requirements. You will work on the Unisolv system, apply ICD-10 codes correctly, and support the Responsible Pharmacist when needed, including relief work during leave or busy periods.
You will also guide and work closely with pharmacy assistants and support staff, so a calm and practical leadership style goes a long way here.
To apply, send your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com and quote reference TRG 2506 in your application.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent) is compulsory
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and in good standing
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience at Senior Pharmacist level
- Minimum 3 years experience in a retail pharmacy environment (hospital experience does not count)
- Good knowledge of dispensing systems such as Unisolv or similar
- Good knowledge of ICD-10 coding and claims processes
- Valid driver's licence and own transport will be advantageous
- Local residency or willingness to relocate to the area is required
- Reliable, disciplined and professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Calm under pressure with excellent problem solving ability
- Sober habits and a professional appearance are essential
Responsibilities
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately according to SAPC guidelines
- Provide patient counselling, guidance and follow up care with empathy and professionalism
- Maintain ethical pharmacy practices and protect patient confidentiality
- Manage the ordering, receiving and control of scheduled medicines and other pharmaceutical stock
- Conduct regular stock takes and ensure accurate inventory control
- Monitor expiry dates, temperature and cold chain compliance
- Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and relevant legislation
- Keep patient and prescription records, QCPs and internal quality records complete and up to date
- Meet all SAPC, SAHPRA and Department of Health requirements and audits
- Stay current with CPD requirements and professional development standards
- Use the Unisolv system effectively for dispensing, claims and stock management
- Apply ICD-10 codes correctly for medical scheme and patient billing
- Support the Responsible Pharmacist where needed, including relief work during leave or peak periods
- Work closely with assistants and staff to ensure efficient daily operations
- Supervise support staff according to SAPC guidelines and promote teamwork
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Email
- therecruitmentguy@outlook.com
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When you apply for this Senior Pharmacist role, make sure your CV clearly shows your SAPC registration number and your retail pharmacy experience. They specifically want retail experience, not hospital, so highlight your community pharmacy background and any Unisolv or ICD-10 work you have done.
You should also mention your leadership experience with assistants and your familiarity with QCPs and SAPC audits. If you are applying from outside Newcastle, be upfront about your willingness to relocate. In the interview, expect questions about how you handle stock control, schedule medicines and patient counselling. A calm, practical example of how you managed a busy dispensary or an audit will go a long way.
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