Pharmacist

About this role

Clicks Group is hiring a pharmacist for the Unicare 24 Hour Pharmacy in Bellville, Western Cape. You will work in the dispensary and report to the Dispensary Manager. The role is about giving customers safe, expert pharmacy care with a friendly, service-first approach.

What you’ll do

• Provide safe and accurate dispensing, including generic substitution, and give pharmacy advice to customers.
• Practise within the legal scope set by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and good pharmacy practice.
• Run the day-to-day dispensary, including stock control, managing shrinkage, keeping the space tidy and handling admin.
• Train and coach pharmacist assistants and pharmacist interns, in line with SAPC requirements.
• Build and keep good working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Work with the clinic and healthcare teams so customers get a full range of healthcare support.

What you need

• B Pharm Degree (required)
• 2 years’ experience after community service (required)
• Retail pharmacy experience (advantageous)
• Good knowledge of SAPC rules and related legal requirements
• Strong focus on customer service and effective patient care
• Professional counselling skills
• Coaching and tutoring skills for junior staff
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a high standard of ethics and compliance
• Ability to work well in a team and cope under pressure

Is this job for you?

This job suits a registered pharmacist who enjoys patient care and customer service. You should be comfortable leading and developing junior staff. If you have retail pharmacy experience, that will help you stand out.

Tips before you apply

• Have your B Pharm certificate, SAPC registration and community service records ready to upload.
• Show your post-community service experience clearly on your CV, with dates and the type of pharmacy you worked in.
• Give a short example of how you have trained or supervised pharmacy staff, and how you handled a difficult customer.

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