Latest Recruitment at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Watercrest store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Employee Relations Manager for our KwaZulu Natal region to join the team. You will be required to provide expert Labour Relations advice to management, supervisors and employees whilst growing the departmental visibility to give effect to the vision and mission of the Labour Relations department.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualification in Human Resources Management
• 3 - 5 Years’ experience in Employee Relations Generalist

Advantageous:

• Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology
• Experience as an ER Generalist in Retail or FMCG industry

Job Specification:

• Advise the business on best practice in terms of Employee Relations matters and other Legislation that impact on Employee Relations.
• Study, interpret and advise all business units on applicable Labour Legislation and ensure compliance where applicable.
• Ensure the updating, interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements.
• Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics.
• Conduct research, study, interpret and advise business on new and/or updated Labour Legislation.
• Investigate the financial and other implications of legislative changes in conjunction with the Group Employee Relations manager and other
• Specialists, and devise and implement solutions to minimize the potential risk.
• Benchmark against best practices and ensure best practice is followed with regard to the Employee relations Framework and practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations.
• Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues.
• Chairing Disciplinary hearings.
• Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia:
• Con/Arb processes,
• Conciliations,
• Arbitrations,
• In limine’s,
• Rescission Hearings.
• Dealing with internal grievances (Group and individual).
• Counseling, Evaluation and Training of staff.
• Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health).
• Facilitating Retrenchment procedures.
• Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters.
• Strike attendances and settlements.
• Development and presentation of courses (Junior to management level) on:
• Industrial Relations inter alia.
• CCMA preparations and representation during conciliations and/ or arbitrations.
• Store/Head Office preparation for Department of Labour inspections.
• Review and/ or any other relevant litigation work to the Labour Court.
• Formulating and implementing HR policies and/ or procedures.
• Drafting of written correspondence to the Department of Labour.
• Ability to prepare and interpret policies and statistical reports.
• Ability to effectively prepare and efficiently maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, programs, and activities. 

Competencies

Essential: 

• Knowledge of LRA; BCEA; SDLA; OHSA; COIDA; UIA; UI Contribution Act; SDA and EEA
• English – Read, write and speak well
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Be a good negotiator and conflict handler
• Relationship building skills
• Client/Management service skills
• Creative problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask Reliability, dependable and responsible Accuracy and efficiency
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Advantageous:

• 2nd Additional Language – Read, write and speak well
• Be able to effectively facilitate a training session

Special conditions of employment:

• Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Employee Relations Manager for our Pretoria region to join the team. You will be required to provide expert Labour Relations advice to management, supervisors and employees whilst growing the departmental visibility to give effect to the vision and mission of the Labour Relations department.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualification in Human Resources Management
• 3 - 5 Years’ experience in Employee Relations Generalist

Advantageous:

• Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology
• Experience as an ER Generalist in Retail or FMCG industry

Job Specification:

• Advise the business on best practice in terms of Employee Relations matters and other Legislation that impact on Employee Relations.
• Study, interpret and advise all business units on applicable Labour Legislation and ensure compliance where applicable.
• Ensure the updating, interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements.
• Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics.
• Conduct research, study, interpret and advise business on new and/or updated Labour Legislation.
• Investigate the financial and other implications of legislative changes in conjunction with the Group Employee Relations manager and other
• Specialists, and devise and implement solutions to minimize the potential risk.
• Benchmark against best practices and ensure best practice is followed with regard to the Employee relations Framework and practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations.
• Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues.
• Chairing Disciplinary hearings.
• Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia:
• Con/Arb processes,
• Conciliations,
• Arbitrations,
• In limine’s,
• Rescission Hearings.
• Dealing with internal grievances (Group and individual).
• Counseling, Evaluation and Training of staff.
• Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health).
• Facilitating Retrenchment procedures.
• Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters.
• Strike attendances and settlements.
• Development and presentation of courses (Junior to management level) on:
• Industrial Relations inter alia.
• CCMA preparations and representation during conciliations and/ or arbitrations.
• Store/Head Office preparation for Department of Labour inspections.
• Review and/ or any other relevant litigation work to the Labour Court.
• Formulating and implementing HR policies and/ or procedures.
• Drafting of written correspondence to the Department of Labour.
• Ability to prepare and interpret policies and statistical reports.
• Ability to effectively prepare and efficiently maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, programs, and activities. 

Competencies

Essential: 

• Knowledge of LRA; BCEA; SDLA; OHSA; COIDA; UIA; UI Contribution Act; SDA and EEA
• English – Read, write and speak well
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Be a good negotiator and conflict handler
• Relationship building skills
• Client/Management service skills
• Creative problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask Reliability, dependable and responsible Accuracy and efficiency
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Advantageous:

• 2nd Additional Language – Read, write and speak well
• Be able to effectively facilitate a training session

Special conditions of employment:

• Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires an established Nail Technician for their Thatchfield store. You will be responsible for building your very own clientele base and creating awareness of the various nail treatments that Dis-Chem has to offer.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate 
• Nail Technician Certificate (gel and acrylic)
• At least 2 years’ technical experience in a professional beauty/nail salon environment
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

• Report on customer compliments and complaints
• Conduct monthly promotions
• Ensure monthly treatment and product targets are met
• Attend training to keep abreast of new products and treatment techniques
• Ensure new customers complete customer cards
• Complete and submit accurate monthly reports
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s treatment and service payment procedures
• Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damaged and expired stock
• Ensure effective and accurate merchandising or promotions
• Provide customers with a high standard of nail care and nail painting techniques

Competencies:

Essential:

• Possess general knowledge of nail technology (correct product application techniques) and nail contra-indications for nail treatments
• Strong command of the English language
• Be a team player, have good customer relations
• Trustworthy and honest
• Be deadline and target driven – daily treatment planning and administration and meet monthly treatment targets

Advantageous:

• Bilingual 

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Fit and able to perform proper manicures and pedicures
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport, or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary + commission
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Pretoria has an opportunity available for a Security Admin Clerk.  The main purpose of the position is to provide support and assistance with general administrative function within the security department.

Minimum Requirement:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 1 – 2 year experience in a similar environment
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Advantageous:

• PSIRA qualification

Job Specification…

Security Administration

• Assist with filing and keeping record of petrol slips, vehicles service history and the property rental invoices.
• Assist in collection and compiling of manual timesheets from security employees.
• Accurately capture timesheet for submission to relevant manager and adhere to the cut-off-dates.
• Assist with conducting background checks on candidates for employment on Managed Integrity system.
• Send telegrams to AWOL employees and ensure absence register is and maintained and updated date.
• Ensure that bookings for vehicles service are conducted timeously.
• Ensure that leave forms as prepared accordingly asper leave type for submission.
• Assist in compiling minutes during disciplinary enquiries.
• Assist employees with completion of their withdrawal claims and submit these to the Manager for approval.

Coordination:

• Assist with the preparation for Security Guard’s interviews and ensure that successful candidates are contacted.
• Assist successful candidates with completing the pre-discussion questionnaire form.
• Ensure that all necessary documents are in the pack for new employees, i.e. bank details, clear ID copy, tax certificate, EE Form, PSSPF nomination form and PSIRA certificate.

Reporting:

• Record any security related incidents.
• Compile monthly reports as required.

Competencies

Essential:

• English –Read, write and speak
• Good communication and listening skills
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Problem Solving Skills
• Time management and results driven
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Employee Relations Manager for our West Rand region to join the team. You will be required to provide expert Labour Relations advice to management, supervisors and employees whilst growing the departmental visibility to give effect to the vision and mission of the Labour Relations department.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualification in Human Resources Management
• 3 - 5 Years’ experience in Employee Relations Generalist

Advantageous:

• Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology
• Experience as an ER Generalist in Retail or FMCG industry

Job Specification:

• Advise the business on best practice in terms of Employee Relations matters and other Legislation that impact on Employee Relations.
• Study, interpret and advise all business units on applicable Labour Legislation and ensure compliance where applicable.
• Ensure the updating, interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements.
• Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics.
• Conduct research, study, interpret and advise business on new and/or updated Labour Legislation.
• Investigate the financial and other implications of legislative changes in conjunction with the Group Employee Relations manager and other
• Specialists, and devise and implement solutions to minimize the potential risk.
• Benchmark against best practices and ensure best practice is followed with regard to the Employee relations Framework and practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations.
• Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues.
• Chairing Disciplinary hearings.
• Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia:
• Con/Arb processes,
• Conciliations,
• Arbitrations,
• In limine’s,
• Rescission Hearings.
• Dealing with internal grievances (Group and individual).
• Counseling, Evaluation and Training of staff.
• Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health).
• Facilitating Retrenchment procedures.
• Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters.
• Strike attendances and settlements.
• Development and presentation of courses (Junior to management level) on:
• Industrial Relations inter alia.
• CCMA preparations and representation during conciliations and/ or arbitrations.
• Store/Head Office preparation for Department of Labour inspections.
• Review and/ or any other relevant litigation work to the Labour Court.
• Formulating and implementing HR policies and/ or procedures.
• Drafting of written correspondence to the Department of Labour.
• Ability to prepare and interpret policies and statistical reports.
• Ability to effectively prepare and efficiently maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to plan and coordinate meetings, programs, and activities. 

Competencies

Essential: 

• Knowledge of LRA; BCEA; SDLA; OHSA; COIDA; UIA; UI Contribution Act; SDA and EEA
• English – Read, write and speak well
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Be a good negotiator and conflict handler
• Relationship building skills
• Client/Management service skills
• Creative problem solving
• Trustworthy and honest
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask Reliability, dependable and responsible Accuracy and efficiency
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Advantageous:

• 2nd Additional Language – Read, write and speak well
• Be able to effectively facilitate a training session

Special conditions of employment:

• Needs to work under pressure and reach tight deadlines
• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Remuneration and benefits:
• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require the services of a reputable Post Basic Qualify Pharmacist Assistant for their Stellenbosch store. Your portfolio will cover the provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the patient's medicine-related needs, and being accountable for meeting these needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Basic Pharmacist Assistance qualification
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Working experience on Unisolv
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language and a second language
• Willing and able to work retail hours 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the sale of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with re-packaging of medicine
• Assist with the distribution and control of the stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to, and including, Schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Assist with the reading and preparation of a prescription’ the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine; the labelling and supply of the medicine, in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
• Accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner and within the legal requirements in accordance with the SAPC
• Capture script details accurately, and verify patients’ details on the system
• Ensure accurate picking /packing/labelling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions
• Give accurate instructions to patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied
• Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing
• Ensure all medications are checked for accuracy by and signed by a pharmacist
• Advise and assist patients at the dispensary, self-medication and front-shop
• Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager, and follow up on appointments
• Explain medical aid costs to patients
• Provide information to individuals in order to promote health
• Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids
• Correct errors on scripts rejected by medical aid
• Ensure authorisation of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication
• Maintain customer profiles on the system
• Merge profiles locally and UCS should be notified to merge profiles centrally
• Take note of any message on the customer profile, and take suitable action
• Report on low / out of stock levels, and stock errors to the dispensary manager
• Receive dispensary stock in accordance with Dis-Chem’s SOPs, and merchandise according to FEFO
• Facilitate bi-annual stock takes
• Exercise stock, cash and asset control

Competencies:

Essential:

• English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak
• Good communication skills, listening
• Customer service/focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Problem-solving
• Team player
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management
• Able to deal with pressure
• Computer literate – MS Office 

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations
• 3rd Additional Language
• Knowledge of or experience in Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting
• Drug and family planning, and complementary medicine

Special conditions of employment:

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Controlled room temperature, security, limited space, health and safety, risk stock
• Physically fit and able to stand for a long period
• Valid driver’s license 
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account