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Description Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Dis-Chem Direct store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications. Minimum Requirements : Grade 12 / Matric Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) Willing…

Direct Pharmacist Assistant PBQ - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified - PBQ for their Dis-Chem Direct store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications. Minimum Requirements : Grade 12 / Matric Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) Willing and able to…

Pharmacist Assistant Midrand

Dis\-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified \- PBQ for their Dis\-Chem Direct store. You will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of prescription medications.
  

  

**Minimum** **Requirements****:**  

* Grade 12 / Matric
* Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification
* Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
* Willing and able to work retail hours

**Advantageous:**

* Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
* 3rd Additional Language
* Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E\-Scripting
* Unisolv Experience

**Duties and Responsibilities:**  

  

Pharmacy Council* A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant (post\-basic) may perform the
* following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:
* the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
* assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non\-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
* assist with the manufacturing of a non\-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist the re\-packaging of medicine the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
* the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 5 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
* the reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
* the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
* the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health


 Dispensing of Medication under direct personal supervision of Pharmacist:

* Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council
* Capture script details accurately and verify patient’s details on the system
* Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
* Give accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
* Keep abreast of changes in medical scheme procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
* Ensure that all prescriptions entered, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist


Customer Service:

* Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self\-medication counter and front\-shop
* Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments
* Explain all medical aid cost to patients
* Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
* Follow through on any promises made to customers


Administration:

* Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical schemes
* Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical scheme
* Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and oncology medication
* Maintain customer profiles on the system
* Merge profiles locally and Vexall should be notified to merge profiles centrally
* Take note of any messages on the customer profile and take suitable action


 Stock Control:

* Report on low/out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager
* Facilitate Bi\-annual stock takes
* Exercise stock, cash and asset control


 General:

* Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis\-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
* Adhere to Dis\-Chem policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.
* Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
* Fridges and workstations must be clear of clutter and personal belongings.
* All staff must work in Dis\-Chem approved uniforms.


ROLE COMPETENCIES

* Knowledge and understanding of Unisolv SAP.
* Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem
* and what level to escalate it to.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from
* all sections of the community.
* Addresses customer queries in a timely manner.
* Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
* results with little oversight.
* Demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
* Technical skills Computer i.e. Microsoft office, numerical skills, Unisolv, E\-Scripting

**Special conditions of employment:**

* Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
* Willing and able to work retail hours
* Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
* Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
* Valid driver’s license
* Clear credit and criminal records

**Remuneration and benefits:**

* Market\-related salary
* Medical aid
* Provident fund
* Staff account

**ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN\`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.**

**Dis\-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis\-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis\-Chem’s Employment Equity \& Transformation Strategy. Dis\-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.**

**Job purpose** 




 The Responsible Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that the company operates in full compliance with all applicable pharmaceutical, medical device, quality, pharmacovigilance, vigilance, regulatory, ethical marketing and licensing requirements.
 



  





 In this strategic position, you will serve as the company's:
 



  




* Responsible Pharmacist
* Local Responsible Person for Pharmacovigilance (LRPPV)
* Medical Device Vigilance Lead
* ISO 13485 Management Representative
* Compliance Officer for ethical marketing and business practices



  





 What you'll be responsible for:
 


* Leading pharmaceutical and medical device compliance activities
* Overseeing quality management systems (GMP, GDP, GVP, GWP \& ISO 13485\)
* Managing pharmacovigilance and medical device vigilance programs
* Supporting regulatory inspections, audits, product recalls, and authority interactions
* Ensuring supplier, distributor, and third\-party compliance across the region
* Providing leadership to quality and regulatory affairs resources
* Driving a strong culture of quality, compliance, and patient safety



  





**What we're looking for:** 




 ✔ Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and SAPC registration
 



 ✔ Eligibility to act as a Responsible Pharmacist in South Africa
 



 ✔ 7\-10\+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry
 



 ✔ Strong expertise in quality systems, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and compliance
 



 ✔ Experience engaging with health authorities and leading inspections and audits
 



  





 This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a global healthcare organization dedicated to improving diagnostic and interventional care worldwide.

Responsible Pharmacist

Dis\-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Bedfordview store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine\-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.  

  

**Minimum** **Requirements****:**

  

* Grade 12 / Matric
* Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
* Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
* Working experience on Unisolv
* Computer literate – MS Office
* Sound numerical skills
* Strong command of the English language and a second language
* Willing and able to work retail hours

**Advantageous:**

* Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
* 3rd Additional Language
* Knowledge of or experience in SAP and E\-Scripting
* Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

 **Duties and Responsibilities:**

  

* Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
* Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non\-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
* Assist with the manufacturing of a non\-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
* Assist with re\-packaging of medicine
* Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
* Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
* Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
* Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
* Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
* Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
* Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
* Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
* Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
* Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self\-medication and front\-shop
* Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
* Explain medical aid costs to patients
* Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
* Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
* Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
* Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
* Maintain customer profiles on the system
* Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
* Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
* Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
* Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis\-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
* Facilitate bi\-annual stock takes
* Exercise stock, cash and asset control

 **Competencies:**


Essential:

* English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
* Good communication skills, listening
* Customer service/focus
* Strong attention to detail
* Sound numerical skills
* Problem\-solving
* Team player
* Trustworthy and honest
* Time management
* Able to deal with pressure
* Computer literate – MS Office


Advantageous:

* Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
* 3rd Additional Language
* Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E\-Scripting
* Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

 **Special conditions of employment:**

* Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
* Willing and able to work retail hours
* Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
* Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
* Valid driver’s license
* Clear credit and criminal records

 **Remuneration and benefits:**

* Market\-related salary
* Medical aid
* Provident fund
* Staff account

 **ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN\`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.**

 **Dis\-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis\-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis\-Chem’s Employment Equity \& Transformation Strategy. Dis\-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.**

* Market\-related salary

 **ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN\`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.**

Post Basic Qualified Pharmacist Assistant (PBQ) - Mall of Africa

**Job functions:**

* Ensure that all your daily functions and operations comply to KDC’s written SOPs, Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and KDC’s Quality Management System.
* Adherence to FIFO/FEFO and reporting of soon to expired stock to relevant supervisor
* Replenishment of stock in the warehouse according to company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and comply with Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices (GWDP)
* Assist with stock investigations
* Put away stock according to company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with Good Wholesaling and Distribution Practices (GWDP).
* Adherence to good housekeeping practice
* Stock is immediately put\-away after checking at receiving according to the put\-away report.
* Handling of stock during the put\-away process to eliminate damages and report any such damages immediately to the warehouse manager.
* Participate in regular cycle counts and annual stock take.
* Assist with stock investigations.
* Any other task as requested by warehouse manager or supervisor, within employees scope of employment.
* Participate in regular cycle counts and annual stock take.
* Any ad hoc functions as instructed be line managers

**Competencies:**

* Communication Skills (verbal and listening)
* Soft Skills (conflict management, time management)
* Customer service orientation (internal customers)
* Attention to detail
* Able to work under pressure
* Adaptability
* Deadline oriented
* Highly reliable
* Collaboration with others
* Confidentiality
* Outcome driven
* Team player
* Organised and tidy

**Qualifications:**

* Grade 12
* Assistant Basic within a pharmaceutical wholesaler.

**Experience:**

* 2\-3 years experience within a pharmaceutical wholesaler

**Skills Required:**

* Good interpersonal skills
* Good communication skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Organising and prioritising skills
* Problem\-solving skills

**NO CRIMINAL RECORD**

**Closing Date: 21 August 2026**

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: R8 000,00 \- R10 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

* Is your Assistant Basic within a pharmaceutical wholesaler?

Education:

* High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

* working within a pharmaceutical wholesaler: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

* Basic Pharmacist Assistant certificate (Required)

Location:

* Midrand, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Stock Clerk

**Summary**
 Provide quality assurance expertise, guidance and support to operational activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and Novartis procedures and quality standards.
   

  

**About The Role**
**Major Accountabilities:**
* Batch record review and related activities (e.g., PIT, reference standards ordering and management, import permit application, method transfer, sample and temperature checks, PITE) for timely market release of finished goods.
* Product Quality Reviews according to schedule, in order to monitor the quality of products and compliance against the marketing authorization. Compile PQR reports for product renewals.
* Artwork review
* Raise, investigate, manage and actively resolve quality investigations as needed e.g., deviations, complaints, CAPAs, non\-conformances in conjunction with third parties and operational units to minimize impact on product availability and business.
* Create and maintain GxP documentation
* Self\-inspections and supplier / third party assessments according to schedule. Propose and monitor actions to improve/maintain quality standards
* Provide QA/QC support for product launches.
* Deliver on KPI measures in a timely way
* Day\-to\-day coordination and communication with external functions (e.g distributors, analytical laboratory, customers)
* Manage goods for destruction
* Perform product return evaluations and determine disposition
* Handling of technical product complaints.
* Training to ensure continuous quality maintenance and quality improvement
* Take responsibility for corporate citizenship within the sphere of influence and control, and to enforce the Company Code of Conduct


**Key Performance Indicators**
* Adherence to cGMP and SOPs
* Compliant product supply and business targets are met
* No delay with new product launches caused by QA
* Local GxP Quality systems in place and maintained
* Quality related processes carried out in a timely way
* GxP risks proactively identified and effectively mitigated
* Training conducted according to program
* Delivery of established KPI with regard to quality and performance
* Timely close out of Deviations and corrective and preventative actions
* Compliance with all aspects of the Code of Conduct/ Novartis Policies and Procedures


**Minimum Requirements**
**Work Experience:**
* Minimum 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry (quality assurance, quality control, registration or production)


**Qualification**
* B. Pharm
* Qualified Pharmacist registered with the South African Pharmacy Council


**Skills**
* Knowledge and understanding of GMP, quality systems and quality practices
* Regulations \& Guidelines
* Document management
* Analytical thinking and problem solving
* Planning \& organizing
* High compliance
* Communication and interpersonal skills.
* Continuous Learning
* Self Awareness


**Languages**
* English.


**Why Novartis:** 
 Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people\-and\-culture
   

  

**Benefits and Rewards:** 
 Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
   

  

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QA Specialist

An exciting career opportunity exists at Medipost for a QA Administrator in the warehouse, this position is based in Kawari.

The role will be responsible for curate checking of picked customer orders (product description, pack size, unit, batch number, expiry date and quantity). Updating and generation of invoices. Prioritize the checking of back orders and urgent orders. The individual must be enthusiastic, with good people skills.

**The following are the key responsibilities of the role;**

* Ensure that all your daily functions and operations comply to KDC’s written SOPs, Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and KDC’s Quality Management System
* Adherence to good housekeeping practises
* Constant communication between QA and packing staff to address expectations, requirements and compliance
* Investigation and accurate reporting of errors and service failures.
* Accurate checking of orders (scanning or via \[product description, pack size, unit], batch number, expiry date and quantity)
* Updating and generation of invoices
* Prioritise the checking of back\-orders and urgent orders
* Proper stock handling to eliminate damages and report any such damages immediately to the warehouse manager
* Participate in annual stock take
* Taking part in assistant mentoring programmes and customer complaints work sessions
* Any ad hoc functions as instructed by line manager

**Competencies;**

* Ability to prioritise large work load
* Ability to maintain policy guideline within pressured situations
* Ability to accept and take charge of projects allocated on short notice with strict timelines / deadlines
* Willingness to work overtime during high pressure periods
* Conflict management, time management
* Customer service orientation (internal customers)
* Attention to detail
* High level of precision
* Able to work under pressure
* Adaptable
* Deadline oriented
* Highly reliable
* Collaborate with others
* Confidentiality
* Outcome driven
* Team player
* Organised and tidy

**Minimum requirements** **\***

**Qualifications:**

* Qualified Basic Pharmacist Assistant
* Grade 12

**Experience:**

* 2\-3 years’ experience within a pharmaceutical wholesaler
* Basic pharmaceutical product knowledge

**Licensing \& Accreditation:**

* Registered with SAPC under wholesaler.

**Skills Required:**

* Communication Skills (verbal and listening)
* Good interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Strong organising and prioritising skills
* Problem\-solving skills

**NO CRIMIAL RECORD**

**Closing Date: 19 August 2026**

Pay: R10 500,00 \- R11 500,00 per month

Application Question(s):

* Are you a Qualified Basic Pharmacist Assistant?

Education:

* High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

* within a pharmaceutical wholesaler: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

* registeration with SAPC under wholesaler (Required)

Location:

* Midrand, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

QA Administrator

Introduction Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services (within scope of practice) and performing day-to-day dispensary administration according to company's Standard Operating Plans (SOPs). Duties & Responsibilities Job Objectives: High standards of customer service and care Efficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicine Efficient dispensary administration Accurate compounding Provision of general health advice High standards of housekeeping and merchan…

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