Wholesale Pharmacist - UPD Lea Glen

Wholesale Pharmacist - UPD Lea Glen, Roodepoort

Listing reference:

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 4 November 2025

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

We are seeking to appoint a Wholesale Pharmacist. The role will be based at the Roodepoort Lea Glen branch and will report into the Responsible and Compliance Pharmacist.

Job Purpose:

• To ensure compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 or 1974 as amended, as relates to the receipt, storage and destruction of S6 products as well as the balancing of registers for S5 and S6 products, and as relates to the invoicing, assembly, packing and distribution of and any administration functions required for S6 Medicines for UPD wholesale.
• To perform the functions of a pharmacist to enable the company to ensure that there is continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours and where necessary act as a locum for other pharmacists employed by the company and to be a member of the on call Pharmacist team in the event of a customer requiring emergency life saving medicines.
• To assist the Responsible and Compliance Pharmacist with other Pharmaceutical requirements, including but not limited to GWP/GDP/GMP adherence, preparing and updating SOP’s, conducting self inspection audits, conducting staff training, acting as a tutor for pharmacist assistants and preparing for audits by third parties.

• To ensure compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 or 1974 as amended, as relates to the receipt, storage, return for credit and destruction of S6 products as well as the balancing of registers for S5 and S6 products, and as relates to the invoicing, assembly, packing and distribution of and any administration functions required for S6 Medicines for UPD wholesale.
• To perform the functions of a pharmacist to enable the company to ensure that there is continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours and where necessary act as a locum for other pharmacists employed by the company and to be a member of the on call Pharmacist team in the event of a customer requiring emergency life saving medicines.
• To assist the Responsible and Compliance Pharmacist with other Pharmaceutical requirements, including but not limited to GWP/GDP/GMP adherence, preparing and updating SOP’s, conducting self inspection audits, conducting staff training, acting as a tutor for pharmacist assistants and preparing for audits by third parties.
• Quality Outputs Of The Job: ensure compliance with relevant Acts and SOPs, manage S5/S6 records, receiving/packing/despatch of S6 products, and maintain proper documentation and controls.
• Perform weekly and daily cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, manage destruction of damaged/unsafe stock, and ensure proper balance of registers per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure SOPs are implemented for returns, destruction, receipt and storage of S6 products, with appropriate delegation and locum arrangements as needed.
• Support after-hours on-call duties for urgent life-saving medicines and ensure suitable supervision and training for locum pharmacists.

• Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC
• Management/supervisory skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills

• GWP/GDP/GMP
• Pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution (preferable
• Pharmaceutical Industry Laws, regulations and Ethics
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty and integrity
• Ethical
• Legal compliance

Min 1 Year’s experience in wholesale pharmaceutical industry.

N.B:
We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don t hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: This description retains the core responsibilities and requirements for the Wholesale Pharmacist role at UPD Lea Glen, Roodepoort, including regulatory compliance, supervision duties, SOPs, quality controls, and candidate qualifications.