Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) – Shoprite Group
Job Description
Role Overview
The Shoprite Group is currently looking to recruit a dedicated professional to join Medirite Cornubia situated in KwaZulu-Natal. This full-time opportunity centres on delivering reliable pharmaceutical support, maintaining precise inventory levels, and ensuring proper documentation to keep daily operations running smoothly. The successful candidate will play an essential part in supporting qualified pharmacists, upholding strict regulatory standards, and contributing to a positive patient and customer experience within a bustling retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to support licensed pharmacists in the precise and timely distribution of pharmaceutical treatments under direct oversight. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory levels to guarantee sufficient availability and prevent shortages, handling essential administrative duties such as maintaining meticulous logs, and ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks. Daily tasks involve delivering polite and helpful frontshop support to address client questions, keeping the dispensary neat and tidy in alignment with health and safety protocols, and assisting with stock audits to identify and report variances. Additionally, the role involves preparing and affixing accurate labels to medicinal items in line with clinical guidelines, working closely alongside colleagues to cultivate a productive workplace, and taking part in continuous learning initiatives to sustain high professional standards.
Candidate Criteria
Applicants must possess an accredited National Diploma or matching credential in Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) together with active registration with the South African Pharmacy Council. Candidates are required to bring a minimum of twelve months of hands-on background gained within a clinical or pharmacy setting, accompanied by a solid understanding of pharmaceutical inventory management and distribution techniques. Essential personal attributes include superior accuracy, meticulous attention to detail during medication preparation and labelling, excellent communication skills for client interactions, and the capacity to thrive in a rapid, team-oriented setting. A thorough grasp of legal frameworks, ethical guidelines, and workplace safety protocols is mandatory, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the employer’s application page: Apply now.
Closing date: 16 November 2026.
