Pharmacist
Company: Netcare
Role summary
Pharmacist is a full-time role at Netcare in South Africa (on-site). Posted 2026-08-08. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Pharmacist
- Company
- Netcare
- Location
- South Africa
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-08
Job description
We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Dispensing medication
Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)
Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
Prepare, issue and control all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures
Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements
Customer service
Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team
Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation
Stock control management
Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling, and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality thereof.
Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.
Conduct cyclical and full stock takes
Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives
Administration management
Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Teamwork
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
Communicate effectively to assist other team players
Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns
Personal and professional development
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm).
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
Advanced computer literacy
Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
SKILLS
Taking Action
Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
Decision Making
Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
Customer Focus and Service Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
Continuous Improvement
The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
Personal Work Ethic
Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships
Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication
The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork
Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge
The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations.
Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
At Netcare, our core value is care .
We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
We care about the truth in all our actions.
We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
The Netcare Way
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:
Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
Compassion - I always listen with empathy