Senior Pharmacist / Apteker in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal

This is a permanent opportunity for a Senior Pharmacist to join a community focused retail pharmacy in the Amajuba District. You will be responsible for the daily management of the pharmacy, making sure all SAPC requirements are met while providing high quality pharmaceutical care and customer service.

Key areas of focus include:

• Dispensing prescriptions and counselling patients with empathy and professionalism.
• Managing stock, including schedule medicines, stock takes, expiry dates, and cold chain compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice, legislation, and all SAPC, SAHPRA, and Department of Health requirements.
• Using the Unisolv system for dispensing, claims, and stock management, and applying ICD 10 codes correctly.
• Supporting the Responsible Pharmacist and supervising support staff.

To apply, email your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com and quote reference TRG 2506 in the subject line.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience at Senior Pharmacist level.
• At least 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 is advantageous.
• Local residency or willingness to relocate is required.
• Reliable, disciplined, and professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem solving ability.
• Compassionate with a passion for patient care and community service.

• Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately according to SAPC guidelines.
• Provide patient counselling, guidance, and follow up care with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintain ethical pharmaceutical practices and protect patient confidentiality.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and control of scheduled medicines and other pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct regular stock takes and ensure accurate stock control.
• Monitor expiry dates, temperature, and cold chain compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and relevant legislation.
• Maintain complete and up to date data sources, QCPs, and internal quality records.
• Meet all SAPC, SAHPRA, and Department of Health requirements and audits.
• Stay up to date 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 aid and patient billing.
• Maintain accurate patient and prescription records according to pharmacy regulations.
• Support the Responsible Pharmacist, including relief work during leave or peak periods.
• Work closely with assistants and staff to ensure efficient daily operations, supervising support staff according to SAPC guidelines.