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Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is looking for a qualified Clinic Sister to run its Primary Health Care Clinic in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape. This is a permanent role for a registered nursing practitioner who can manage a busy in-pharmacy clinic, keep services running smoothly, and give patients careful, professional care. The advert states a market-related salary, with medical aid, a provident fund and a staff account.
About the company and the work
Dis-Chem is one of South Africa’s best-known pharmacy groups, and its in-store clinics bring everyday primary health care to shoppers. The key purpose of this position is to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic that sits inside a pharmacy, within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner. That means the successful candidate is not only a clinician, but also the person responsible for the clinic’s daily running: its patients, its records, its stock, its equipment and its targets. The role is based in Mthatha, and the advert notes that the successful candidate must be willing and able to work retail hours.
Role details and duties
The confirmed facts are: the employer is Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, the role is permanent, it is based in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, the salary is market related, and applications close on 11 November 2026. The reference number is 209521.
The duties, as stated in the original advert, include:
- Performing clinic sister duties in line with industry regulations and best practice.
- Managing the clinic’s patient flow, including the average feet-per-hour rate, and setting clinic objectives that improve the patient experience.
- Making sure all clinic services are available to patients as expected.
- Keeping accurate records of patient details and making sure communication is followed up.
- Keeping the clinic open and operational during its stated hours.
- Processing claims accurately and on time, as industry requirements demand.
- Making sure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in working condition.
- Keeping stock levels in the clinic sufficient for the business.
- Building and maintaining healthy relationships with patients and with store and dispensary colleagues.
The advert also stresses the commercial side of the role: the clinic sister should understand the financial implications of meeting, or missing, monthly targets, and should be able to analyse monthly clinic statistics and commission figures.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following essential requirements, as stated in the original advert:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- A tertiary qualification in General Nursing.
- A degree or diploma in Midwifery.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- The nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration.
- Two to three years’ experience practising as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
The following would be advantageous:
- A minimum of five years practising as a Primary Health Care Sister.
- Experience with a Patient Record System, CKS and Allegra.
The advert also lists the personal qualities and competencies it is looking for: knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing; a strong command of English, written and oral; emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, and a trustworthy, honest approach; the ability to manage a team and yourself, and to be self-directed and self-motivated; and good time management. Being bilingual and understanding the business objectives would be advantageous, as would a Baby Immunisation Course (DoH / Sanofi Pasteur), family planning training (DoH) and a Primary Health Care Course. Quarterly CPD training and in-service training with Dis-Chem form part of the role.
The special conditions of employment are: willingness to work retail hours; being physically fit and healthy enough to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic; a valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport; South African citizenship; and clear credit and criminal records.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the Dis-Chem advert. Do not pay anyone for this vacancy, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer the job. If a message about this role asks for money, treat it as a scam and check the original advert instead.
Practical tips
This advert values both clinical skill and clinic management, so make your application concrete. State your SANC registration clearly, list your nursing and midwifery qualifications, and give the number of years you have practised as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister. Mention any experience with patient record systems, CKS or Allegra, and any of the advantageous courses, such as baby immunisation or family planning training. If you have run a clinic before, say so briefly, including how you handled patient flow, stock and claims, because those are named duties in the advert. Keep your CV honest and up to date, and make sure your contact details are correct.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. The closing date given in the advert is 11 November 2026, so apply well before then. The advert states that only successful applicants will be contacted, and that applicants who have not heard back within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer, and its approved Employment Equity Plan applies.
Important information
This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full details, including the duties and requirements, in the original advert before applying, and note that the salary is described only as market related. The benefits stated in the advert are medical aid, a provident fund and a staff account.
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