Pharmacist – Unicare SchuinVilla

Listing reference: unicr_000014 Listing status: Online Apply by: 15 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes

Introduction

Unicare is currently seeking to appoint a Pharmacist that is passionate about customer service. The role will be based at Unicare 24 Hour Pharmacy in SchuinVilla and will report to the Dispensary Manager.

Job description

Duties will include but not limited to:

• To provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing, including generic substitution, and the provision of advice in accordance with the UniCare way of working, good pharmacy practice and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• To efficiently execute all operational activities of the dispensary, including safe and responsible stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration in line with merchandising, SAPC regulations and company standards.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees by overseeing training and development of Pharmacist Assistants and Pharmacist Interns in line with SAPC requirements when required.
• To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders
• To ensure integration and partnership with the clinic and healthcare departments resulting in a full offering to customers regarding their healthcare needs
• To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• B Pharm Degree
• 2 Years Experience after Community Service
• Retail Pharmacy experience - desirable

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Customer service orientated
• Effective patient care
• Professional counselling
• Integrity
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Tutorship and Coaching
• Team Player

Essential Competencies:

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks