Dispensary Manager– TLC De Wiekus – Kempton Park Dis-Chem …

Dispensary Manager– TLC De Wiekus – Kempton Park, Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, Kempton Park, Gauteng, Permanent, Closing Date 07 June 2026 Job Details

Division

Dispensary Category

Business Unit

Pharmacy

Minimum experience

Mid-Senior

Company primary industry

Pharmaceuticals

Job functional area

Other

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a Dispensary Manager for their TLC de Wiekus store, manage and supervise the dispensary, including self‑medication and staff. Ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patients’ related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Requirements

Essential

Grade 12 / Matric

BPharm / equivalent qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Registered tutor

Unisolv experience

Experience in supervising staff

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

Previous management experience of at least 7 staff

Relevant retail/FMCG experience

Third additional language

SAP experience

E-scripting experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure dispensary and self‑medication areas are adequately staffed, and that staff work within their scope of practice

Ensure Good Pharmacy Practice rules and regulations are adhered to by staff

Ensure no expired/short‑dated stock is held

Ensure expired stock is regularly disposed of and kept separate from usable stock

Ensure negative stock is investigated and managed daily

Prepare for stocktake in advance

Follow stock ordering process to reach maximum purchasing compliance

Maintain stock levels

Ensure Schedule 6 medication is locked away, and that the register is maintained and balanced quarterly

Ensure SAPC registration and annual registration fees are kept up to date

Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner, within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC

Capture script details accurately and verify patients’ details on the system

Ensure accurate picking/packing/labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions

Provide 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

Explain all medical aid costs to patients

Process all paperwork for accurate submission of claims to medical aids

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 messages on the customer profile, and take suitable action

Ensure Dispensary Admin Assistant is trained and in control of the bulk of the dispensary admin

Competencies

Essential

English and 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

Advantageous

Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations

Third 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 long periods

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

South African citizen

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, PLEASE 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.

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