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Lecturer nGap (Grade L)

Faculty of Pharmacy in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research) and community engagement, and recognising differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, faculty, and/or university levels and contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

At least a BPharm or BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Chemistry/Biochemistry or related discipline, with a minimum of a Master's degree. The successful applicant should be willing and driven to undertake research in Clinical Pharmacy/Biochemistry and register for a PhD degree. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a PhD or have made significant progress towards completing a PhD in Clinical Pharmacy / Biochemistry or any related field.

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist will be an advantage
• Tutoring, facilitation or conference presentation experience required. No teaching experience required.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, and this will be an advantage
• No research supervision required
• No emerging national profile in the discipline required
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal)

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and SOP for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV, transcript and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade L):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633,149.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R836,949.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 07 October 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Function:

Pharmaceutical Sales

Job Sub Function:

Sales – Immunology (Commission)

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Specialist Sales Representative - Immunology to be based in Johannesburg / South Africa.

About Immunology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

BUSINESS AREA PERFORMANCE:

• Conduct all activities in a CREDO based manner and maintain compliance to Health Care Compliance, industry and company standards to drive business performance
• Act as an ambassador for Janssen Pharmaceutica (Pty) Ltd
• Meet or exceed annual sales targets as determined in the assigned incentive targets by quarter for the financial year and be accountable for results
• Effectively communicate and implement strategies as determined by the Brand managers
• Accountability and management of territory through Salesforce
• Customer interaction excellence metric achievement to meet business requirements to reach Health care practitioner customer base with the correct frequency, channel and content
• Interact with correctly targeted customers through approved channels – virtual or physically to build relationships, gather market in intelligence, deliver key strategic messages and deliver key value-add to customers
• Conduct in-service training as required
• Completes administrative responsibilities efficiently and as per established deadlines
• Sales force effectiveness by analyzing sales, customer and activity data to monitor progress against objectives and communicate information to Sales and Brand managers; implement corrective action where necessary
• Develops a territory coverage plan that maximizes selling time with all account professionals, while coordinating efforts with company counterparts, to ensure good coverage and continuous selling effort
• Collaboration with brand managers to ensure correct implementation of strategy and activities
• Organize and conduct promotional events and promote Janssen products in a compliant manner such as business meals, group meetings or other
• Timeously input all required data into Veeva as requested and as business need is determined
• Effectively incorporate Janssen selling skills incl. but not limited to AIDiNC selling process
• Actively participate in ongoing and required knowledge assessments pertaining to strategy, clinical trials, product and competitor with an achievement of required company pass rates (80%)
• Taking accountability for enhancement of own knowledge pertaining to the role through ongoing research and reading
• Ensure familiarity to relevant sales documents e.g. Incentive Forecast Document
• Provide regular and ongoing feedback to the sales and marketing managers regarding:
• Competitor activities and relevant market dynamics
• Strategy and promotional messages and material

BUSINESS AREA MANAGEMENT:

• Create, build and expand the value of the business area through providing feedback of in-field intelligence
• Develop and expand technical knowledge necessary for business area management and customer interaction utilizing platforms provided by J&J
• Ensures all requests and assignments meet company requirements and are submitted by established deadlines

POSTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS A HIGH PERFORMING TEAM THROUGH TEAMWORK

• Develop a full understanding of business and team sales goals including brand specific critical success factors and participate in team discussions
• Build a collaborative environment across all teams and take on delegated responsibilities from sales manager to support the team as required
• Prepare, attend and actively participate in sales and marketing team meetings including weekly team meetings, trainings, congresses and cycle meetings
• Collaborate within and outside of the direct team to aid in delivery of business results
• Respond to requests for support from other customer facing colleagues in direct team or other regional divisional teams and proactively share information and insights
• Help to build respect, commitment, cohesion, responsibility and accountability within the team and work to building the Leadership Imperatives of Shape, Connect and Grow

Qualification

• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience in an ethical pharmaceutical company
• Bachelors degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Specialist physician detailing experience
• Product & disease knowledge is advantageous (Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Dermatology)
• Ability to travel

Key competencies

• Accountability and ownership
• Proven leadership skills and ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Business acumen and ability to analyse data
• Able to plan and network effectively
• Exceptional selling ability and demonstrated successes
• Adaptable, flexible
• Innovative and solution and decision seeking
• High learning agility
• Computer literacy
• Territory management using supporting tools e.g. Customer relationship management platforms
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Function
Pharmaceutical Sales

Job Sub Function
Sales – Immunology (Commission)

Job Category
Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Specialist Sales Representative - Immunology to be based in Johannesburg / South Africa.
About Immunology
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
Business Area Performance

• Conduct all activities in a CREDO based manner and maintain compliance to Health Care Compliance, industry and company standards to drive business performance
• Act as an ambassador for Janssen Pharmaceutica (Pty) Ltd
• Meet or exceed annual sales targets as determined in the assigned incentive targets by quarter for the financial year and be accountable for results
• Effectively communicate and implement strategies as determined by the Brand managers
• Accountability and management of territory through Salesforce
• Customer interaction excellence metric achievement to meet business requirements to reach Health care practitioner customer base with the correct frequency, channel and content
• Interact with correctly targeted customers through approved channels – virtual or physically to build relationships, gather market in intelligence, deliver key strategic messages and deliver key value-add to customers
• Conduct in-service training as required
• Completes administrative responsibilities efficiently and as per established deadlines
• Sales force effectiveness by analyzing sales, customer and activity data to monitor progress against objectives and communicate information to Sales and Brand managers; implement corrective action where necessary
• Develops a territory coverage plan that maximizes selling time with all account professionals, while coordinating efforts with company counterparts, to ensure good coverage and continuous selling effort
• Collaboration with brand managers to ensure correct implementation of strategy and activities
• Organize and conduct promotional events and promote Janssen products in a compliant manner such as business meals, group meetings or other
• Timeously input all required data into Veeva as requested and as business need is determined
• Effectively incorporate Janssen selling skills incl. but not limited to AIDiNC selling process
• Actively participate in ongoing and required knowledge assessments pertaining to strategy, clinical trials, product and competitor with an achievement of required company pass rates (80%)
• Taking accountability for enhancement of own knowledge pertaining to the role through ongoing research and reading
• Ensure familiarity to relevant sales documents e.g. Incentive Forecast Document
• Provide regular and ongoing feedback to the sales and marketing managers regarding:
• Competitor activities and relevant market dynamics
• Strategy and promotional messages and material

Business Area Management

• Create, build and expand the value of the business area through providing feedback of in-field intelligence
• Develop and expand technical knowledge necessary for business area management and customer interaction utilizing platforms provided by J&J
• Ensures all requests and assignments meet company requirements and are submitted by established deadlines

POSTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS A HIGH PERFORMING TEAM THROUGH TEAMWORK

• Develop a full understanding of business and team sales goals including brand specific critical success factors and participate in team discussions
• Build a collaborative environment across all teams and take on delegated responsibilities from sales manager to support the team as required
• Prepare, attend and actively participate in sales and marketing team meetings including weekly team meetings, trainings, congresses and cycle meetings
• Collaborate within and outside of the direct team to aid in delivery of business results
• Respond to requests for support from other customer facing colleagues in direct team or other regional divisional teams and proactively share information and insights
• Help to build respect, commitment, cohesion, responsibility and accountability within the team and work to building the Leadership Imperatives of Shape, Connect and Grow

Qualification

• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience in an ethical pharmaceutical company
• Bachelors degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Specialist physician detailing experience
• Product & disease knowledge is advantageous (Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Dermatology)
• Ability to travel

Key competencies

• Accountability and ownership
• Proven leadership skills and ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Business acumen and ability to analyse data
• Able to plan and network effectively
• Exceptional selling ability and demonstrated successes
• Adaptable, flexible
• Innovative and solution and decision seeking
• High learning agility
• Computer literacy
• Territory management using supporting tools e.g. Customer relationship management platforms
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Our client is seeking a Doctor Detailing Representative in the following regions:-  Free State, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape.

Seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join their team; this is your chance to be part of a thriving company with massive career growth potential.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Graduates with a degree in a medical science field (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or related)

• Candidates with prior experience in pharmaceutical sales or doctor detailing are encouraged to apply

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Dynamic company seeks to employ a compounder for their Manufacturing division.

Mixing fragrances/ solvents

UniCare
is seeking to appoint Pharmacist Assistant QPB's who are passionate about customer service. The role will be based at UniCare 24-Hour Pharmacy in Bassonia and will report to the Dispensary Manager.

Job Objectives:

• Interact with customers in a professional manner and with strict confidentiality within SOP and agreed timelines
• Dispensing of scripts and or any other claiming/capturing related procedure
• Accurate and complete handling of all profiles worked on
• Interact with health care professionals where needed
• Problem solving and follow up of queries
• Interact with customers via telephone or other means regarding medication and Healthcare Services
• Handling of queries regarding prescriptions
• Patient Profile management
• Assist with Chronic authorizations in collaboration with the medical aid team
• Liaison with all other departments
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements
• 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 merchandise display

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge (including OTC)
• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Sound knowledge of the chronic authorization process and procedures
• Customer service orientated
• Ethical working practice and compliance

Skills:

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Service orientated
• Integrity
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to use initiative in order to provide patient satisfaction
• Effective time management skills
• Adaptability
• Positive attitude
• Be able to work under pressure

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year in the role of Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic
• Retail Experience

Education:

• Further Education and Training Certificate Pharmacist Assistance (Essential)
• Valid registration with SAPC

Competencies:

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organising

We are recruiting multiple positions as per the below working times:

Daily: 7am – 11pm (shifts as per roster)

Daily : 11pm -7am daily (as per roster)

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
This role is for our retail pharmacy in our hospital

To ensure a comprehensive, professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public

Ensure accurate dispensing

Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

Required Education
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION: None
Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years experience in a hospital pharmacy Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical stock control practices and principles

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 16 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Pharmaceutic

Location: Zeerust

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

Are you passionate about helping people feel good? Are you confident to lead a team to deliver high standards of patient care and service excellence? We have an exciting opportunity at a Clicks Pharmacy for a Pharmacy Manager. The position reports into the Area Manager.

Job description

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the efficient operation of the dispensary and the clinic and to ensure service excellence by leading and directing the pharmacy team to deliver high standards of Pharmaceutical care in order to meet sales and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

• To ensure and to provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing, including generic substitution, and the provision of advice in accordance with Clicks' way of working, good pharmacy practice and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• To efficiently manage and control 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 the operational viability of the dispensary through sound financial management, focus on core dispensary and clinic targets, management of expenses and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees, including learners and interns, through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
• To adequately schedule staff in line with the labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To manage customer service initiatives in the dispensary that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To ensure integration and partnership with the clinic and healthcare aisle 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.
• To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
• To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.

Minimum requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Registered Pharmacist with SAPC
• Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience post community service year
• Essential: Minimum 1 year People Management experience
• Essential: Registration with SAPC as the Responsible Pharmacist
• Desirable: Retail Pharmacy experience
• Desirable: Unisolv experience

Job Knowledge and Skills Required:

• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
• Knowledge of patient care, professional counselling
• Knowledge of customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labor legislation and IR practices
• Sound understanding and application of financial management principles
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing
• Sound managerial, tutorship and coaching skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Interpersonal skills (Customer service orientation and effective patient care)
• Computer literacy
• Strong financial acumen

Essential Competencies

• Leading and Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Working with people
• Adhering to Principles and Values

Contractual hours:

• 45hrs 6days

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

Listing reference:
click_

Listing status:
Online

Apply by:
16 September 2025

Position Summary
Industry:
Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:
Pharmaceutic

Location:
Zeerust

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
Market Related

EE position:
Yes

About Our Company
Clicks Group

Introduction
Are you passionate about helping people feel good? Are you confident to lead a team to deliver high standards of patient care and service excellence? We have an exciting opportunity at a Clicks Pharmacy for a Pharmacy Manager. The position reports into the Area Manager.

Job Description
Job Purpose:

• To ensure the efficient operation of the dispensary and the clinic and to ensure service excellence by leading and directing the pharmacy team to deliver high standards of Pharmaceutical care in order to meet sales and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives

• To ensure and to provide high standards of pharmaceutical care, accurate and safe dispensing, including generic substitution, and the provision of advice in accordance with Clicks' way of working, good pharmacy practice and within the legal scope of practice as outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• To efficiently manage and control 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 the operational viability of the dispensary through sound financial management, focus on core dispensary and clinic targets, management of expenses and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
• To ensure competent and motivated employees, including learners and interns, through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
• To adequately schedule staff in line with the labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
• To manage customer service initiatives in the dispensary that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
• To ensure integration and partnership with the clinic and healthcare aisle 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.
• To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
• To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Essential: Registered Pharmacist with SAPC
• Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience post community service year
• Essential: Minimum 1 year People Management experience
• Essential: Registration with SAPC as the Responsible Pharmacist
• Desirable: Retail Pharmacy experience
• Desirable: Unisolv experience

Job Knowledge And Skills Required

• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
• Knowledge of patient care, professional counselling
• Knowledge of customer service excellence
• Knowledge of labor legislation and IR practices
• Sound understanding and application of financial management principles
• Knowledge of competency based interviewing
• Sound managerial, tutorship and coaching skills
• Results and target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Interpersonal skills (Customer service orientation and effective patient care)
• Computer literacy
• Strong financial acumen

Essential Competencies

• Leading and Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Working with people
• Adhering to Principles and Values

Contractual Hours

• 45hrs 6days

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.