The Shoprite Group is Africa’s largest food retailer, headquartered in Brackenfell, South Africa. It was founded in 1979 and has expanded to include thousands of stores and a wide array of brands across multiple African countries. Shoprite is a public company with its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the ticker symbol SHP. It also has secondary listings on the Namibian and Lusaka stock exchanges.

Purpose of the Job

• Medirite Upington is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team .
• The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service
• Our Group and all its operating companies are committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

Job Objectives

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Customer service orientated
• Dispensing knowledge
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations