In an era where every minute is precious, we bring you highly personalised medicine, right to your door.
30/10/2025
Spring is here, and we’re looking forward to sunnier days and fresh beginnings! However, the season can also bring health challenges, such as dehydration and allergies. No worries, we’ve got you covered. From allergy relief to everyday essentials, delivers everything you need right to your door. . Please chat with us on WhatsApp at 012 426 4655. , visit https://shop.medipost.co.za/, or download our app!
28/10/2025
The sun is shining, and we're all soaking up the glorious weather. But let's not forget the South African sun can be brutal, and skin cancer is a real threat to our health. Enjoy the sun responsibly and keep your skin safe to prevent sunburn and other sun-related damage.
26/10/2025
Did someone say springtime? Get those kids outside to play! According to the , outdoor play sparks curiosity, builds strength, improves coordination, boosts social skills and helps kids learn about the natural world. Think getting muddy and bike rides that stretch into the late afternoon. 🙂 While we’re all about celebrating the season, it's just as important to be prepared. A few simple precautions can help keep the fun going and ensure you relax as the kids explore – whether it’s using sunscreen, staying hydrated, or checking for ticks after their adventures. Here’s to a season filled with fresh air, laughter, and new adventures. What’s your favourite springtime activity with the kids? Read more here: https://mayocl.in/47FRWxJ.
24/10/2025
Give your skin the care it deserves this spring with . From hydrating moisturisers and gentle cleansers to nourishing serums and SPF protection, our range of skincare products helps your skin glow and stay healthy all season long. Shop our full beauty collection: https://shop.medipost.co.za/store or download the Medipost app. Orders over R350 qualify for free delivery straight to your door.
22/10/2025
health tip: According to , one of the best ways to motivate yourself to exercise more is to incorporate it into your social life. Instead of meeting up for a drink or a meal, invite your friend for a walk, a round of tennis, or to go dancing. The exercise will benefit you physically as well as socially and emotionally.
20/10/2025
Pregnant? We are here to take care of you and your baby. Prenatal vitamins and supplements help your baby’s brain, spine, and bones develop, prevent congenital disabilities and keep you healthy during pregnancy. Get all your pregnancy essentials from . Orders that exceed R350 are delivered at no additional cost to you anywhere in South Africa. Shop online @ https://shop.medipost.co.za/store or download the Medipost app.
17/10/2025
An antipasto platter that meets pasta! This springtime salad can be served as a side or enjoyed as a complete meal with crusty bread. And remember to enjoy it al fresco! For more recipes like this, visit http://bit.ly/4pCgVbY.
17/10/2025
Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about operational excellence? Medipost Pharmacy is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Assistant to join our Western Cape CDU team in Cape Town. This role is vital to ensuring our medicine dispensing and processing meet the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Job description
• Bagging PMP medicine items and scanning the required documentation
• Labelling and inserting additional items not processed by the sortation system
• Releasing completed PMPs back into the workflow
• Maintaining minimum output targets and supporting colleagues during peak periods
• Assisting other departments as operational pressure requires
• Participating in yearly stocktakes and reporting operational challenges
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and adhering strictly to time and attendance policies
• Performing ad-hoc projects to support the WC CDU Production Department and Group
Minimum requirements
• Qualifications: Qualified or learner Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant
• Experience: Previous experience working with automated dispensing systems and their functionalities will be advantageous
• Licensing: Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Skills and competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and numerate
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills and collaboration
• Time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and accept responsibility for ad-hoc projects
• Adaptable and willing to work overtime during high-pressure periods
Key performance outcomes
• Achieve >99.99% accuracy in dispensing and QA checks
• Efficient prioritisation and completion of daily work outcomes
• Maintain good collaboration, customer service, and query resolution
• Ensure SOP compliance and operational excellence in QA orders
• Accurate reporting of QA errors and operational challenges
Other requirements
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining policy standards
• Willingness to take initiative and exceed expectations
• Participation in relevant Medipost committees and meetings as required
Please submit your CV and copies of qualifications and licences to: linkedIn@medipost.co.za and linkedinrecruitment@medipost.co.za before the closing date of 31 October 2025 to become part of a team that values accuracy, accountability and excellence in healthcare operations.
17/10/2025
We’re hiring! Are you detail-driven, analytical and passionate about accuracy in healthcare data? Then please continue reading.
Medipost Pharmacy is looking for a CDU Capturing Assistant (Post-Basic Learner) to join our Western Cape CDU Order Processing team in Cape Town. This role is essential in ensuring that chronic medication prescriptions are accurately and efficiently captured, thereby maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Job description
• Accurately capturing chronic medication prescriptions in line with WC CDU guidelines and clinical protocols
• Identifying and escalating drug interactions or contraindications during capturing
• Reviewing prescriptions for clinical and technical accuracy and processing rejections where necessary
• Monitoring system performance and escalating operational challenges timeously
• Investigating and reporting dispensing and capturing errors accurately
• Ensuring daily resolution of rejections, reminders and urgent enquiries
• Maintaining good housekeeping and adherence to company SOPs and policies
• Managing time and attendance in line with company policies
• Participating in monthly departmental discussions, product training, and pharmacy forums
• Performing ad-hoc projects when required to support departmental and Group initiatives
Minimum requirements
• Qualified or Learner Post-Basic pharmacist assistant
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical operations
• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Skills and competencies
• Strong administrative and data-capturing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management, planning and organisational ability
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving ability
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Additional requirements
• Ability to manage and prioritise a large workload effectively
• Capable of independent work and handling responsibility
• Willingness to work overtime during high-pressure periods
• Active participation in departmental meetings and ad-hoc discussions
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in ensuring quality and accuracy, submit your CV and copies of qualifications and licences to: linkedIn@medipost.co.za or linkedinrecruitment@medipost.co.za before the closing date of 31 October 2025.
17/10/2025
We are hiring! Are you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about ensuring quality in pharmaceutical logistics? Medipost Pharmacy is looking for a Cold Chain Assistant (Learner Post-Basic) to join our Western Cape CDU team in Cape Town. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining our cold chain standards and ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient handling of temperature-sensitive stock.
Key responsibilities
• Conducting cycle counts and stock reconciliations
• Accurately picking orders from pick lists
• Replenishing stock using first-in-first-out (FIFO) and first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) principles to minimise write-offs
• Verifying expiry dates and escalating discrepancies to the supervisor
• Complying with company policies and safety regulations at all times
• Participating in daily/weekly team meetings and maintaining strong communication within the team
• Ensuring accurate reporting of errors and upholding high housekeeping standards
• Maintaining excellent timekeeping and attendance in line with company policy
Requirements
• Minimum qualification: Learner Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant
• Experience: 1 to 2 years in picking, dispensing, stock control, replenishment or related pharmaceutical operations
• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Skills and competencies
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure
• Understanding of data interpretation and basic HR processes
• Sound analytical and numerical ability
• Willingness to work overtime during high-pressure periods
Additional requirements
• Ability to manage large workloads and meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining company policy and quality standards
• Participation in WC DOH MANCO and other ad-hoc meetings as required
Ready to join our team where your skills will help us uphold the highest standards in pharmaceutical cold chain management? Submit your CV and copies of qualifications and licences to: linkedIn@medipost.co.za and linkedinrecruitment@medipost.co.za before the closing date of 31 October 2025.
17/10/2025
Kawari Wholesaler and Distributor is ready to hire a hands-on Stock Administrator (Learner Basic) to manage receiving, storage, replenishment, and cycle counts at our Cape Town Central Distribution Unit. If you’re organised, safety-conscious and hands-on, we would appreciate hearing from you.
Job description
Operational role within the Western Cape CDU Inventory team. Reports daily to the Inventory Supervisor; collaborates closely with Receiving, Production, QA and Dispatch teams.
Supports daily warehouse receiving and distribution activities by accurately logging inventory transactions, storing and replenishing stock using FIFO/FEFO, conducting cycle counts and reconciliations and ensuring compliance with company SOPs, safety protocols and CDU SLAs.
Key responsibilities
• Receive incoming stock and route to the correct area within the 2-day SLA
• Safely and correctly store stock; replenish picking locations following FIFO and FEFO
• Bulk pick from pick lists and support emergency picks for Production / Pre-dispensing
• Accurately log all inventory transactions and update stock systems on time
• Perform cycle counts, unplanned counts and participate in annual stock takes; reconcile variances
• Verify expiry dates and escalate any variances or near-expiry stock to the supervisor
• File and process stock orders from Production; update documentation and invoices as required
• Operate pallet jack (and forklift if trained/qualified where applicable)
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and adherence to safety and security procedures
• Report errors, damages or discrepancies accurately and promptly
• Attend and actively participate in daily/weekly team meetings
• Follow time attendance and other HR policies
Ideal qualifications
• Certificate/Diploma in Warehouse or Stock Management (or studying towards this)
• Forklift or pallet jack operator certification (advantageous)
• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in warehousing, stock control, replenishment or related environment
• Experience with stock systems and cycle counting is advantageous
• Licensing and accreditation
• Registered at SAPC (where applicable)
Skills and competencies
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy (ability to calculate weights, volumes and dimensions)
• Critical thinking and problem solving; able to devise and adjust plans
• Ability to prioritise and manage a large workload
• Ability to accept and lead projects at short notice
• Willingness to work overtime during peak/high-pressure periods
• Must adhere to company policies, SOPs and safety regulations at all times
Be a handwashing hero! is annually celebrated on 15 October, and this year the focus is on celebrating how simple soap and water keep communities healthy. Clean hands are one of the easiest, cheapest and most powerful ways to prevent disease and save lives. Whether you’re at home, work, or your kids are at school, washing with soap matters. Lead the way! Teach, remind and champion clean hands in your circle.
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In an era where every minute is precious, we bring you highly personalised medicine, right to your doorstep.
South Africa’s first national pharmacy, Medipost has a proud track record spanning more than 27 years and is the largest service of its kind to be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. Through the years the pharmacy business has remained central to our service offering, which is focussed around improving health, safety, convenience and efficiency for all South Africans.
The convenience of our Medipost service is particularly valuable for busy people who appreciate the opportunity of saving a little time when having their medicine delivered. The service is particularly helpful for elderly individuals with mobility challenges.
Medipost in numbers
795 000 Prescriptions dispensed every month
400 000 The average number of medical scheme members we look after every month
459 The number of qualified pharmacists and pharmacist’s assistants who are ready and waiting to take care of your medication needs
27 The number of years Medipost we have been serving the needs of South Africans
11 The number of official languages in which we are able to communicate with you