Pharmacist

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Pharmacist in Newcastle, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.

The Role

This Pharmacist role sits within the health jobs function in Newcastle. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Newcastle operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Newcastle much easier.

Your Future Here

Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Newcastle team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Meet the 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.

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.

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously

Essential Criteria

• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.