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Clicks Group jobs and careers in South Africa
Clicks Group operates South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy chain, running more than 900 stores that combine dispensing services with the sale of health, beauty and household products. Its main customers are ordinary consumers who need prescriptions filled, over-the-counter medicines, clinic consultations or routine retail purchases.
Nationwide (900+ stores)
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What Clicks Group jobs research shows
Clicks Group operates South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy chain, running more than 900 stores that combine dispensing services with the sale of health, beauty and household products. Its main customers are ordinary consumers who need prescriptions filled, over-the-counter medicines, clinic consultations or routine retail purchases.
Locations
Nationwide (900+ stores)
Company size
15,000+
Role areas
Pharmacy Assistant (Basic), Pharmacy Assistant (Post-Basic), Pharmacist
Typical pay
R6,000–R35,000/month
Head office
Woodstock
Founded
1968
What the work may be like
Clicks is South Africa's largest pharmacy employer — with 900+ pharmacies in the country, it is virtually impossible to build a pharmacy career without encountering Clicks. The pharmacy learnership programmes are the industry benchmark, and the combination of retail and clinical work (dispensing, patient counselling, and in-store clinic services) creates a genuinely diverse professional environment.
The nationwide presence means careers are genuinely location-flexible, and the management and regional pharmacy pathways are well-structured. The customer-facing retail environment keeps the day-to-day work varied and engaged, and staff discounts on health and beauty products are a valued daily benefit.
Hiring and application process
Candidates interested in roles at Clicks Group should apply directly through the company’s careers portal or the jobs platform, submitting a CV and proof of qualifications. Applications for pharmacy assistants require a Matric certificate while pharmacist positions demand a BPharm degree and current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
Shortlisted applicants typically complete online psychometric assessments, followed by one or two rounds of interviews and reference checks, with the full process from application to offer averaging six to eight weeks. Prepare by reviewing Clicks’ retail pharmacy operations and demonstrating customer-service experience relevant to a high-volume store environment.
Who may be a good fit
- Candidates nationwide with Matric or pharmacy qualifications looking for retail pharmacy careers with a leading SA health and beauty chain
- SA's largest pharmacy employer — 900+ locations provide unmatched location flexibility
- Industry-leading pharmacy learnership programmes — accessible for school leavers
- Dual retail and clinical environment — builds both dispensing skills and customer service excellence
What candidates should verify
- • Retail pharmacy can be high-volume and physically demanding — standing for extended periods in a fast-moving environment
- • Pharmacist roles require BPharm and SAPC registration — significant qualification investment
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Clicks Group
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
There are no current public listings shown for this location. Roles can close quickly, so check the official careers page or create a free ShiftMate match alert.
What to expect
Career areas
Pharmacy Assistant (Basic) · Pharmacy Assistant (Post-Basic) · Pharmacist · Clinic Nurse · Store Manager
Entry guidance
Matric for assistants; BPharm for pharmacists
Hiring process
Candidates interested in roles at Clicks Group should apply directly through the company’s careers portal or the jobs platform, submitting a CV and proof of qualifications. Applications for pharmacy assistants require a Matric certificate while pharmacist positions demand a BPharm degree and current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council. Shortlisted applicants typically complete online psychometric assessments, followed by one or two rounds of interviews and reference checks, with the full process from application to offer averaging six to eight weeks. Prepare by reviewing Clicks’ retail pharmacy operations and demonstrating customer-service experience relevant to a high-volume store environment.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- Largest pharmacy employer in SA
- Learnership programmes
- Retail + healthcare experience
- Nationwide opportunities