Pharmacist

Step into a Pharmacist role in Lichtenburg and make your mark across North West. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About This Position

This Pharmacist role sits within the health jobs function in Lichtenburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Lichtenburg much easier.

Working in Lichtenburg

The role is based in Lichtenburg, within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.

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

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Lichtenburg.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

What Your Day Looks Like

You start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.

Beyond that, the Lichtenburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA

Candidate Profile

• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.