Senior Pharmacist (Apteker) - Amajuba District, Newcastle
The Recruitment Guy · Amajuba District, Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
An established recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Pharmacist to take charge of a community retail pharmacy in the Amajuba District near Newcastle. You will manage daily pharmacy operations, ensure SAPC compliance, and deliver quality patient care using the Unisolv system. This permanent role suits a registered pharmacist with strong retail pharmacy experience and a hands-on leadership style. Salary is market related and negotiable.
About the role
This is a permanent Senior Pharmacist role within a community-focused retail pharmacy in the Amajuba District of northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will run the pharmacy day to day, making sure everything from dispensing to stock control meets SAPC standards while keeping patient care at the centre of what you do.
What the role involves:
- Dispensing prescriptions accurately and counselling patients with empathy and professionalism
- Managing stock levels, scheduled medicines, expiry dates, and cold chain requirements
- Keeping records, QCPs, and internal quality systems up to date
- Working on the Unisolv system for dispensing, claims, and inventory
- Applying ICD-10 codes correctly for medical aid billing
- Supporting the Responsible Pharmacist and supervising pharmacy support staff
To apply, send your CV in Word or PDF format to the email address provided and clearly reference TRG 2506 in your application.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent) is essential
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and in good standing
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience at Senior Pharmacist level
- At least 3 years experience in a retail pharmacy environment (not hospital)
- Good knowledge of dispensing systems such as Unisolv
- Good understanding of ICD-10 coding and claims processes
- Valid drivers licence and own transport will be advantageous
- Must live locally or be willing to relocate to the Amajuba District area
- Reliable, disciplined, and professional with sober habits
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Interpreting and dispensing prescriptions according to SAPC guidelines
- Providing patient counselling, guidance, and follow up care
- Managing orders, receiving, and control of scheduled medicines and pharmaceutical stock
- Conducting regular stock takes and maintaining accurate inventory records
- Monitoring expiry dates, temperature, and cold chain compliance
- Ensuring compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and relevant legislation
- Maintaining complete and updated data sources, QCPs, and quality records
- Meeting SAPC, SAHPRA, and Department of Health requirements and audits
- Using the Unisolv system for dispensing, claims, and stock management
- Applying ICD-10 codes correctly for medical aid and patient billing
- Supporting the Responsible Pharmacist during leave or peak periods
- Supervising support staff and promoting teamwork
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Amajuba District, 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
If you are a registered pharmacist with retail experience, this role puts you at the helm of a community pharmacy in the Amajuba District. Your SAPC registration and BPharm qualification are non negotiable, so make sure those are clearly visible on your CV. Highlight specific experience with Unisolv and ICD-10 coding, as these will come up in day to day work. The ad mentions local residency or willingness to relocate, so address that in your cover note if you are not already in the area. When you apply, use the subject line TRG 2506 and send your CV as a Word or PDF attachment to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com. A short, confident note about your leadership style and patient care approach will help you stand out.
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