Distribution Pharmacist

Listing reference: 025709 Listing status: Online Apply by: 21 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Pharmaceutical Sector Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Roodepoort Contract: Permanent EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are seeking to appoint a Distribution Pharmacist. The role will be based at the Roodepoort Lea Glen branch and will report into the QA Managing Pharmacist.

Job description

Job Purpose:

To ensure compliance with the medicines and related substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and subsequently amended and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 of 1974 and as subsequently amended, for both UPD wholesale and UPD Distribution.

Key Performance Areas:

• To ensure compliance with quality & regulatory standards and guidelines.

• To ensure correct handling and storage of products.

• To maintain the Quality Managements System (QMS) by preparing and updating SOPs, conducting internal and external audits and monitoring staff training.

• To ensure effective management of product returns , product recall, destruction process and reporting of product complaints/ adverse events

• To ensure effective management of CAPAs & deviations and change controls calibration & maintenance of critical equipment.

• To ensure that product release and sampling are conducted within SLA

• To ensure that favorable audit reports are received from Distribution principals, to formulate replies to audits reports.

• To ensure management of the schedule 5 and 6 products

• To ensure that the validation plan is implemented and maintained.

• To ensure the availability of emergency after hours’ service.

• To ensure that there is continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.

• Responsible for all communication with MCC and SAPC.

Skills:

• Staff management

• Writing skill

• Excellent computer skills

• Legal Compliance

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of GWP/GDP/GMP

• Pharmaceutical Industry Laws and Regulations and Ethics.

• Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC

• Knowledge of ISO standards

Personal Competencies:

• Adhering to Principles and Values

• Planning and Organising

• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

• Following Instructions and Procedures

• Leading and Supervising

• Working with People

• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

• Deciding and Initiating Action

• Persuading and Influencing

• Adapting and Responding to Change

• Applying Expertise and Technology

Minimum requirements

Minimum Education & Qualification:

• B. Pharmacist Degree

Minimum Job Related Experience:

• Min 3 Years’ experience in Wholesale/ Distribution or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.