9 Pharmacy Practice jobs in South Africa

We are seeking to employ a GPP Manager to work within the Store Operations division within Clicks. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock, Cape Town and report to the Head of Store & Pharmacy Operations (SA).

Job Purpose

To plan and manage the implementation of the operations healthcare strategy that delivers pharmacy profitability, services and ensures compliance with legal, ethical and professional standards in order to achieve business objectives and strategy.

Job Objectives

1. To drive ethical and legal compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice as well as all other regulatory and legal requirements.
2. To manage the acquisitions, licensing applications and recording for new pharmacies with relevant regulatory bodies and health departments.
3. To identify and manage risks in pharmacy operations in order to maintain patient safety and maintain regulatory compliance.
4. To lead the implementation of pharmacy objectives through the delivery of customer service and patient care excellence in order to enhance brand affiliation.
5. To manage delivery of pharmacy projects and best practice in order to embed excellence in pharmaceutical care.
6. To deliver financial objectives in line with budgets in order to contribute to financial outcomes.
7. To review financial plans and synchronise financial targets in line with the merchandise calendar, draw key insights and provide recommendations in order to improve business performance.
8. To identify business opportunities to gain market differentiation that results in sales and profit growth through continuous competitor analysis.
9. To develop and manage a high performing team through effective people management and ensure professional development and registration of all registered pharmacy personnel in order to build capacity to meet current and future business needs.
10. To provide timely and accurate information in order to facilitate informed decision making, mitigate risks, and maintain effective control over pharmacy operations, ensuring optimal outcomes in patient care and regulatory compliance.
11. To manage financial, human, and other resources in order to deliver the operating plan and achieve business objectives.

Job related knowledge

• Pharmacy industry laws and regulations
• Retail pharmacy industry and operations
• Medicines Control and Related Substance Act
• Good Pharmacy Practice standards
• Complementary Medicine Regulation
• Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Job related Skills

• Negotiation skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Planning and organising
• Project management
• Conflict management
• Strong leadership capability to influence
• Ability to navigate through industry and organisational complexity and corporate politics

Experience

• 8 years experience in the retail pharmacy sector in a management role
• 5 years pharmacy management
• 3–5 years working in a pharmacy environment, preferably with experience in compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory roles
• Experience having worked with different trade unions or in a unionised environment (Desirable)
• Leading negotiations in a bargaining council or a labour union (Desirable)

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent
• A registered pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and maintain active registration through continuous professional development (CPD)
• Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) certification from SAPC (Desirable)
• Quality Management Systems (QMS) certifications

Associate Professor (AP)/ Senior Lecturer (SL)

PHARMACY PRACTICE

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites suitable candidates to join their Pharmacy Practice team.

The Faculty

Formal courses leading to a degree in Pharmacy at Rhodes University were first offered in 1956 in what was to become the Department of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science at Rhodes University. The Department grew to become the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Faculty of Science, and in 1980, was established as a Faculty of Pharmacy in its own right when the number of students studying pharmacy exceeded those studying Science. The Faculty of Pharmacy is currently the only Faculty of Pharmacy in South Africa. Interestingly the University has had a much longer association with Pharmacy in South Africa, and it was at a meeting of the then South African Pharmacy Board in January 1929 in Cape Town that Rhodes University College was recognised as an institution where courses of training and study for the Preliminary Scientific Examination for Pharmacy could be attended.

The Faculty moved from the “hill” into its current premises in 1988, where we have some state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities you can visit when you are here.

The Profession of Pharmacy is dynamic and has evolved over the decades to focus on patient-centred care whilst retaining a fundamental scientific base to ensure optimum patient outcomes. Consequently, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (BPharm) offered at Rhodes University covers the prescribed minimum curriculum required by the South African Pharmacy Council in addition to other important aspects to grant graduates of the programme access to a preregistration experience that includes an internship and professional competency evaluation.

Internships can be completed in a community, hospital, industrial, or academic pharmacy setting. To complete their internship, Interns must work at an accredited training site for a minimum of 12 months, submit evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and successfully complete two pre-registration examination papers. Successful completion of the internship is followed by registration as a Community Service Pharmacist (CSP), and working as a CSP in the public or other designated sector as required by the National Department of Health.

Successful completion of the CSP year allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a fully qualified pharmacist, which permits pharmacists to practice the profession of pharmacy in any setting within the Republic of South Africa. To practice, pharmacists are required to maintain their registration with the South African Pharmacy Council annually. The diverse nature of the profession and generalist undergraduate degree permits practice in a variety of settings, including but not limited to pharmaceutical manufacturing, wholesaling and distribution, independent or corporate community pharmacy, and public or private institutional or hospital pharmacy settings. There are opportunities to work as consultants, research or academic pharmacists with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. However, further specialisation through postgraduate studies may be required to advance your career prospects. Opportunities exist for postgraduate studies, leading to rewarding careers as clinical, industrial, and academic pharmacists.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), and engaging in community engagement recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within academic departments and faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University level and contribute to their profession.

The Requirements

Associate Professor

• At least a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, or related qualification with at least 10 years of teaching experience or 10 years of professional experience in a health or medicines-related field.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Considerable experience teaching Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy courses.
• Research supervision of Masters and preferably PhD candidates, to completion.
• Track record of research publications and the ability to attract funding.
• National and emerging international profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles with a willingness to assume a leadership role in the faculty, if required.
  

Senior Lecturer

• At least a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, or related qualification with at least 7-10 years of teaching experience or professional experience in a health or medicines-related field. Teaching experience will be advantageous. Candidates with a Master's Degree in Pharmacy Practice or a related field and significant progress towards a PhD may be considered.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Teaching experience in Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy courses will be an advantage.
• Research supervision of at least a Master’s.
• Track record of research publications.
• Emerging national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles with a willingness to assume a leadership role in the faculty, if required.

Application Process

Prospective candidates must read the job profile and Further Particulars for further information and ensure all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV 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 that tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation 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 date to be confirmed.
• 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 AP):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R936 120

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1203447

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783 243

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1013 469

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as 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 in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 31 August 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 of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the 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

Listing reference: click_019586

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 March 2025

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Pharmaceutic

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are looking to appoint a Pharmacy Practice Manager to support the Coastal West team. This role will report to the GPP Manager.

Job Purpose:

To successfully implement the healthcare strategy that delivers pharmacy profitability and ensures ethical and legal compliance to healthcare laws and regulations, with a clear focus on developing a pipeline of pharmacists to deliver a sustainable future and competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

1. To implement and drive divisional pharmacy objectives contributing to an improved financial outcome (sales and margin) and greater customer affiliation to the brand.
2. To implement divisional business opportunities to gain market differentiation that results in sales and profit growth through continuous competitor analysis.
3. To assume accountability for pharmacy license applications, follow up and approval, acquisitions of independent pharmacies or groups of pharmacies and recording and tracking of new dispensary openings and closures.
4. To assume accountability with operations for the implementation of the people strategy that ensures on-going pharmacy and professional development, builds capacity and capability to meet current and future business developments in line with the Brands Talent and Transformation agenda.
5. To support and deliver the division's retention strategy so as to improve the retention of pharmacy staff and ensure continuous and sustained business performance.
6. To maintain external relationships with pharmacy schools to support the pharmacist pipeline in line with the company's healthcare strategy.
7. To ensure ethical and legal compliance with good pharmacy practice and the SAPC, and all other governing bodies (MCC, DOH and CMS) with specific focus on pharmaceutical incidents. This includes the implementation of new legislation as set out by the South African Pharmacy Council from time to time.
8. To ensure customer service excellence by actively resolving and driving the reduction in pharmacy related customer complaints.
9. To be the customer's first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

1. Essential: Understanding of the health and pharmaceutical industry laws, regulatory environment and ethics
2. Essential: Knowledge and application of financial management principles
3. Essential: Retail management principles and practices
4. Essential: Knowledge of regulations WRT licence applications and acquisition of businesses
5. Desirable: Relevant company policy and procedures

1. Planning and organising skills
2. Good time management
3. Good people management and interpersonal skills
4. Reporting and presenting skills
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Networking and influencing
7. Strong client orientation

1. Essential: 5 years pharmacy retail management experience
2. Essential: Experience managing and working across multiple sites
3. Essential: Experience of coaching and developing people
4. Relating and networking
5. Persuading and influencing
6. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
7. Adhering to Principles and Values
8. Deciding and Initiating Action
9. Analysing

Readvertising: Lecturer in the Faculty of Pharmacy – Pharmacy Practice

The Faculty of Pharmacyinvite 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

• BPharm and MPharm or a Master's degree relevant to the Pharmacy profession.
• Currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• Tutoring or facilitation experience is required—some experience using a tertiary learning management system interface to enhance students’ experience and engagement.
• Ability to teach in the following disciplines: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy.
• Experience in teaching other relevant and/or related areas of Pharmacy will be an advantage. Candidates with a PCDT permit registered with the SAPC would be at an added advantage.
• Experience with relevant pharmacy software (e.g. Unisolv and Rx Solutions) would be advantageous.
• Some experience in mentorship and/or supervision of postgraduate students would be an advantage.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research and evidence of accredited, published outputs would be an advantage.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile and further particulars document for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV 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 please contact .

Selection Process:

• 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:

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R633,149.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R826,949.00

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 in and of itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 28 August 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.

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


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 of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.