Pharmacy Manager

Mediclinic Group; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Limpopo seeks a qualified pharmacist to ensure efficient pharmaceutical services. This permanent role involves leading a team, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. Applicants should possess a B Pharm/BSc Pharm and have at least three years of pharmacy experience, with supervisory experience preferred. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 years working as a pharmacist in a community or institutional/hospital pharmacy.
• 3–5 years supervisory or managerial experience in an institutional/hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage people in the department.
• Manage pharmaceutical stock and mitigate departmental risks.
• Control departmental budgets and provide a safe pharmacy service.
• Deliver an out-patient pharmacy service.

Skills

Risk management processes and procedures

Pharmacy and related healthcare industry knowledge

Ethical and surgical product knowledge

Relevant pharmacy legislation

Medical Aid Scheme benefits

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Financial management

Pharmacy stock management

Education

B Pharm / BSc Pharm

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

Closing date: 12/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Prudence Nosicelo Magawu
Reference number: 65762
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Internal applicant note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed‑term contract, please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure an efficient and professional pharmaceutical service is provided to the hospital and public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Lead and manage the people in the department
• Manage pharmaceutical stock (own loan and consignment)
• Manage and mitigate departmental risks
• Manage and control departmental budgets and finances
• Deliver a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service
• Provide an out‑patient pharmacy service

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

B Pharm / BSc Pharm

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

3 years working as a pharmacist in a community or institutional/hospital pharmacy

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

3–5 years supervisory or managerial experience in an institutional/hospital pharmacy

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Risk management processes and procedures
• Pharmacy and related healthcare industry knowledge
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good Pharmacy Practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits, regulations and formularies
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Financial management
• Pharmacy stock management

EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as to internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

KEY SKILLS

• IT Experience
• LTC Pharmacy
• Hospital Experience
• Pharmacy Software
• Infusion Experience
• Management Experience
• Pharmacy Residency
• Training & Development
• Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Clinical Pharmacy Experience
• Compounding Medications