Pharmacist

Applications are warmly invited for a Pharmacist role based in Newcastle. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Newcastle operation, and this Pharmacist position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Pharmacist to step into the health jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

About Newcastle

Newcastle continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with minutes from King Shaka International Airport. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Newcastle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Your Role

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews

What You’ll Need

• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records

Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.