REQUIREMENTS: Registration with SA Pharmacy Council as a qualified pharmacist, B. Pharm Degree, current proof of annual payment as a pharmacist with SAPC, principles of management skills, good/strong interpersonal & Communication skills, monitoring and evaluation skills and presentation skills. Added advantage: Knowledge of RX software, RDM software and pharmaceutical demand plan compilation. DUTIES: Ensure drug availability, supervise, co-ordinate and manage all activities of the department, and co-ordinate all administrative functions of the department , effective stock control, knowledge & application of pharmaceutical SOPs, ordering, receiving, storage, supply and distribution of medicine, monthly compilation of pharmaceutical demand plan, manage, monitor and evaluate pharmacy staff in the unit, responsible for the safe keeping and security of the in the unit and to minimize losses through expiry or theft by adhering to all safety and security procedure, assist with the management of the expenditure versus budget, avoid wasteful and fruitless expenditure, support the pharmacy manager in effective administration of the pharmacy department , produce relevant reports, registration as tutor, assist with on-call and after hour duties, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, ensure adherence to the dispensing and GPP standards as set out by the SAPC, compliance with the Pharmacy Act (Act 53 of 1974) and Regulations as amended, compliance with Medicine and Related Substances Act( Act 101 of 1965) and Regulations and guidelines as amended, ensure adherence to both the hospital and provincial drug formularies, PFMA and ideal hospital monitoring framework requirements.