Latest Job Vacancies at Dis-Chem Pharmacies | MyJobMag (2024)

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Motorbike Driver for their Musina Mall Store. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Valid driver’s license (code A1)
• Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in a similar role

Job Description:

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
• Be open to learning the various dispatch functions
• Ensure the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
• Ensure that fridge line deliveries are prioritised and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer, and back to the store
• Return back to the store immediately after delivery, so the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery
• Ensure that after completion of delivery, that the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses through the delivery process
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet company standards
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager
• Ensure that all collections/store returns / inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
• Ensure to have the correct names and addresses of customers
• Ensure all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet, are available and correctly recorded
• Ensure all invoices are signed in the correct manner and to report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
• Comply with the company vehicle policy at all times
• Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
• Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash
• Ensure that the vehicle is never unattended during the delivery process
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and washed
• Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips; and report any concerns to the manager
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the National Road Traffic Act
• Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle you drive
• Create effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
• Establish long-term customer relationship through prompt and courteous service
• Ensure professional behaviour when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
• Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Valid driver’s licence (code A1)
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Cleaner for their Howick 2 store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience

Job Description:

• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.

Competencies
Essential:

• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English (written and oral)
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires a Receiving Clerk for their Loch Logan store in Bloemfontein . You will ensure the efficient and accurate receiving and packing of stock in line with Dis-Chem’s SOPs and requirements, and customer needs within the store.

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate
• Sound numerical skills
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Previous receiving / retail / FMCG experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately verify, scan and capture physical goods received for the store, in accordance with company policy and standard operating procedures
• Receive all warehouse goods and invoices in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Return all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance in accordance with company policy and SOPs
• Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total accuracy
• Ensure goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition
• Assist the Receiving Manager in preparing and logging warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system
• Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor
• Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs
• Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational
• Maintain storerooms are in an acceptable and orderly condition
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration
• Strong command of the English language
• Effective interaction with suppliers, management, reps and staff
• Sound analytical skills
• Time management
• Heavy lifting+20kg

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Operating of the stock rotating system

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes (­+20kg)
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Diamond Pavillion store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern)
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
• Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
• Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
• The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
• The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
• The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
• The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
• The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
• The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
• The re-packaging of medicines;
• The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
• The promotion of public health.
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical 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.
• Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• 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 costs to patients.
• Follow through on promises made to customers.
• Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS 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.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
• 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.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Basic dosing and important drug interaction
• Customer service/focus
• Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
• Ability to train other staff members
• Conflict management
• 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

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 long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• MIE Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Preller store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning. Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%

Job Specification…

Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 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 unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2ndlanguage – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Motorbike Driver for their MakhadoStore. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Valid driver’s license (code A1)
• Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in a similar role

Job Description:

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
• Be open to learning the various dispatch functions
• Ensure the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
• Ensure that fridge line deliveries are prioritised and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer, and back to the store
• Return back to the store immediately after delivery, so the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery
• Ensure that after completion of delivery, that the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses through the delivery process
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet company standards
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager
• Ensure that all collections/store returns / inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
• Ensure to have the correct names and addresses of customers
• Ensure all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet, are available and correctly recorded
• Ensure all invoices are signed in the correct manner and to report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
• Comply with the company vehicle policy at all times
• Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
• Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash
• Ensure that the vehicle is never unattended during the delivery process
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and washed
• Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips; and report any concerns to the manager
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the National Road Traffic Act
• Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle you drive
• Create effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
• Establish long-term customer relationship through prompt and courteous service
• Ensure professional behaviour when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
• Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Valid driver’s licence (code A1)
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Warehouse in Midrand has an opportunity for security guards to render a security service in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulations Act 56 of 2001 as amended for the Dis-Chem Group that meetsDis-Chem’ security requirements to protect assets, property and staff by creating a safe and secure environment, through identifying signs ofcriminal activities or disorder and investigating disturbances while adhering to legislation relevant to the industry and best practice.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
• Grade C accreditation with the PSIRA
• A general minimum exposure of at least 3 years in the retail industry, such as shopping malls and warehouses

Advantageous:

• At least 1 year specific previous experience in a similar role

Job Description:

• Be vigilant and alert of surroundings to identify suspicious activities and apprehend criminals or remove violators according to the legal authority invested in the industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures for the specific post through.
• Random patrols of the premises on regularly basis to ensure optimal visibility and reduce risks.
• Monitor and control access to the premises by documenting and regulating entrance into the site by vehicles or pedestrian’s access points to allow entry only to individuals with the correct authorization.
• Investigate and report signs of damage or unlawful entry as it occurs to management and act accordingly in the best interest of protecting Dis-Chem assets.
• Be clearly visible as far as reasonably possible as deterrent to discourage criminal activities, prevent theft, - damage, - personal injury, and other dishonourable acts.
• Be professionally courteous and friendly, approachable, and willing to help others when receiving guests, customers and employees.
• Access control – searching of staff, suppliers and company merchandisers.
• Maintain and complete all registers and occurrence books.
• Cancel staff purchasers and goods declared.
• Supervise and check refuse removal according to Dis-Chem standards
• Protect the property and assets of the business from all dishonest persons, action or any acts of malicious behaviour that could result in the company suffering loss.
• Be present at your post at all times when on duty.
• Practice good customer service relations for all Dis-Chem internal and external customers.
• Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour by staff, customer or suppliers.
• Opening and closing procedures-to be present observant and vigilant at the opening and closing of the site.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are locked at the end each day.
• Ensure that all water taps turned off when applicable.
• Do continuous personnel frisking and searches on a daily basis.
• Do thorough and proper vehicle searches throughout the day.
• Report any suspicious incidents verbally to management in detail with the submission of a written detailed report as soon as conveniently possible.
• Contact policing and emergency authorities and make written or verbal reports to law enforcement officers when needed as legally required and in accordance of Dis-Chem procedures.
• When problem situations or crisis arise or have been dealt with to maintain observing surroundings and report to management on findings and or changes in identified that intensify the situation.
• After a crisis, report the incident to management, the police or the appropriate authorities (such as the fire services in the case of a fire outbreak) with a detailed written report concerning the incident and your activities around the incident.
• Monitor the alarm systems and or video cameras and operate detecting/ emergency equipment when needed.
• When working during the night or alone e.g. after hours render on-going surveillance of the premises by patrolling the grounds and using closed-circuit camera monitoring or alarm systems to detect and investigate suspicious activities to ensure that only legal entrance to the premises is maintained.
• In emergency situations provide assistance and the emergency teams e.g. alert first responders, clinic sisters, managers etc.
• Maintain order during evacuation procedures and at assembly points by providing exact directions or decisive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property by preventing stampedes and breakdown of law and order or illegal entrance to the premises.
• Offer on-going security advice and safety warnings and tips to ensure that all security and safety precautions are adhered to.
• Be vigilant - watch out for any suspicious activities that may mean a breach in security measures that have been put in place on the site.
• Interpret quickly whatever is seen and act accordingly.
• Respond quickly and correctly during crisis - be alert to avoid being caught unaware.
• Know how best to respond to various dangerous situations according to industry and Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Getting help - During some very dangerous situations (such as armed robbery attacks or assaults with deadly weapons), waste no time in calling the police to prevent loss of lives or property.
• Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences and daily activities.
• Enforce rules and regulations to prevent criminal activity before it happens.
• Perform special duties - receive phone calls, respond to text and email messages, and run vital errands for the department according to Dis-Chem and industry standard operating procedures.

Competencies
Essential:

• PSIRA knowledge
• Fire emergency and relevant Health and Safety Training and exposure
• English – Read, write and speak well as it is the organization’s official language

Advantageous:

• 3rdLanguage

Special conditions of employment:

• PSIRA registered
• Grade C PSIRA accreditation
• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport and PDP when deployed as a driver

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Sandton store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern)
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
• Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
• Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
• The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
• The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
• The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
• The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
• The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
• The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
• The re-packaging of medicines;
• The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
• The promotion of public health.
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical 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.
• Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• 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 costs to patients.
• Follow through on promises made to customers.
• Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS 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.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
• 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.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening

• Basic dosing and important drug interaction
• Customer service/focus
• Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
• Ability to train other staff members
• Conflict management
• 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

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 long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• MIE Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Ridgeview. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Pharmacist for their Hermanus store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BPharm / equivalent qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
• 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience ( Student/Intern)
• Computer literate – MS Office

Advantageous:

• Relevant retail/ FMCG experience
• Third additional language
• SAP experience
• E-scripting experience
• Registered tutor
• Unisolv experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting those needs, which shall include, but not be limited to the following functions:
• Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy
• Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine
• Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use medicine
• Determining patient compliance with the therapy, and follow-up to ensure that the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met
• The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy
• The compounding, manipulation, preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the supervision thereof
• The manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof
• The application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act
• The acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above;
• The formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine;
• The distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance;
• The re-packaging of medicines;
• The initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development; and
• The promotion of public health.
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical 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.
• Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
• 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 costs to patients.
• Follow through on promises made to customers.
• Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid.
• Ensure authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS 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.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly and timeously.
• 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.
• Assist the Dispensary Manager to ensure that all stock control processes and are adhered to and that all registers are kept up to date in accordance with legislation.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

• Strong command of the English language and a second language– Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening

• Basic dosing and important drug interaction
• Customer service/focus
• Supervisor experience, and able to lead by example
• Ability to train other staff members
• Conflict management
• 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

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 long periods
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• MIE Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Goodwood store has an opportunity available for a Dispensary Support to join the team. The main purpose of this is to employ learners who are capable of doing and completing the learner basic pharmacist assistant course. This course will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning. Staff will be employed in a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support until such time as they are registered with the SAPC as learner basic assistants. Only once qualified as a basic pharmacist assistant will permanent employment be offered.Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate with Pure Mathematics 50%, Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%

Job Specification…

Dispensary Support staff must have completed a proficiency test approving them to apply for registration with Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a learner basic assistant.

A pharmacist's assistant registered in the category pharmacist's assistant learner basic; may perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy:

• The sale of Schedule 1 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 unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by the responsible pharmacist.
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
• Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
• Ensure that all medications, are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
• Assist in the control of stock (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
• Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
• Assist with scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
• Report on low - / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.

Competencies

Essential:

• English and 2ndlanguage – Read, write and speak.
• Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
• Computer, numerical skills.

Advantageous:

• Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
• Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
• 3rd
• Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.

Special conditions of employment:

• Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Cleaners for their Valley Hyper store. You will be responsible to maintain a clean and neat store, by Dis-Chem’s hygienic standards. The areas will include the store floor, stock room, dispensary, admin office and canteen

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Previous retail store cleaning experience

Job Specification…

• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English (written and oral)
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Cleaner at our Musina Store. You will be required to ensure a clean and neat store space while maintaining a hygienic Dis-Chem standard throughout the Store.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Additional language that is area specific
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Provide a daily high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the store, shop floor and communal areas, before the store opens.
• Develop routines to ensure all areas of the store are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the canteen and restrooms are clean, and stocked with the necessary products at all times.
• Be available throughout operational hours to clean up as and when required.
• Ensure correct cleaning products and equipment are used for specific jobs.
• Ensure the wet floor sign is up and visible at both ends, when cleaning the floor.
• Be friendly, professional and able to assist customers.
• Perform duties according to Health and Safety Regulations.

Competencies
Essential:

• Prior cleaning experience
• Sound command of English (written and oral)
• Customer service
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Prior retail store cleaning experience
• Bilingual

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Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an experienced Casual Cashier for their Mall of Africa Store in the Pretoria Region. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier/till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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