📍 Mediclinic Welkom – Welkom, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 19 May 2026
📌 Position Type: Permanent
🏢 Workplace Type: On-site
📢 Ref Number: 69609

Mediclinic Welkom is currently looking for a dedicated, hardworking, and customer-focused individual to apply for the position of Pharmacy Front Shop Assistant. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in the healthcare and retail pharmacy environment.

✅ POSITION OVERVIEW
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the retail pharmacy front shop is properly stocked, organized, and functioning efficiently. The role also includes assisting with administrative duties and financial processes within the front shop area.

📌 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of this role is to ensure the availability and adequacy of stock in the retail pharmacy front shop while maintaining excellent customer service standards and supporting the smooth running of the pharmacy retail section.

📝 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Manage retail pharmacy stock
• Ensure shelves are fully stocked and products are available
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock control processes
• Handle financial processes within the front shop
• Perform daily front shop administration duties
• Assist customers professionally and courteously
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front shop area
• Support customer service operations within the pharmacy environment
• Use retail software systems where required
• Work as part of the pharmacy and retail support team

🎓 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

✔ Grade 12 / Matric certificate
✔ Basic computer literacy skills
✔ Good communication skills
✔ Ability to work with customers professionally
✔ Understanding of customer service principles
✔ Ability to work in a retail environment

⭐ ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The following will serve as an added advantage:

• Previous front shop experience in a retail pharmacy environment
• Knowledge of stock management processes
• Financial understanding and basic financial acumen
• Experience using Retail Software Systems such as UNISOLV
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and administration skills

💼 IDEAL CANDIDATE
Mediclinic is looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and customer-oriented
• Reliable and responsible
• Organized and detail-focused
• Able to work under pressure
• Passionate about retail and healthcare support services
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
• Willing to learn and grow within the company

🌟 WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IMPORTANT
This role is ideal for job seekers who want to gain experience in the healthcare retail sector while working for one of South Africa’s respected private healthcare providers. Candidates with little or no experience are encouraged to apply if they meet the minimum requirements.

Working in a pharmacy retail environment can provide valuable experience in:

• Customer service
• Retail operations
• Stock control and inventory management
• Financial administration
• Healthcare support services
• Professional workplace communication

📍 JOB LOCATION
🏥 Mediclinic Welkom
📌 Welkom, South Africa

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE
Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.

⚠ IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INTERNAL EMPLOYEES
Internal employees currently on fixed-term contracts must apply using an external candidate profile and NOT their employee profile.

📢 EMPLOYMENT EQUITY NOTICE
All applicants will be considered. Preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees who meet the minimum requirements.

📣 SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY
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